Can you visit the château de Pont-de-Briques?

The building houses private apartments; only the historic rooms can be visited, once a year in September during the Journées du Patrimoine.

Why is the château de Pont-de-Briques linked to Napoleon?

Napoleon made it his residence in 1803 and 1804 while preparing the Boulogne camp for a planned invasion of England.

Is the château de Pont-de-Briques a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 1 October 1974, following a preservation campaign that stopped a planned demolition for a road project.

Who built the château de Pont-de-Briques?

It was built around 1640 for Louise d'Audegau, later altered for Antoine d'Aumont and Bernard d'Audegau, then enlarged around 1786 under architect Giraud Sannier.

Château de Pont-de-Briques

Saint-Léonard

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Château de Pont-de-Briques stands in Saint-Léonard (Pas-de-Calais), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Pont-de-Briques stands in Saint-Léonard, near Boulogne-sur-Mer, on the grounds where Napoleon set up his headquarters during the Boulogne camp between 1803 and 1804. Built in the mid-17th century, it took its present form after late-18th-century works that raised the main building and extended its wings. The building is now divided into private apartments, though the rooms once occupied by the Emperor remain in public hands. It is this imperial episode, rather than the architecture itself, that gives the place its interest.

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What to know

The château is now divided into private apartments and is not open to visitors outside special events.
The historic rooms linked to Napoleon's stay open to the public once a year in September, during the Journées du Patrimoine, organised by the Centre d'Études Napoléoniennes.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1974, protecting its façades, roofs, chapel, entrance pavilions and some interior decor.
No regular opening hours or admission fees are published outside this annual event.

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Opening hours

ouverture ponctuelle lors des Journées européennes du patrimoine: 20 et 21 septembre 2025, visites commentées et exposition de 9h00-18h00 (sans interruption)
21 et 22 septembre 2024: 9h00-18h00 (sans interruption)

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Where this château is

Saint-Léonard · Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France

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92 Avenue du Dr Croquelois, 62360 Saint-Léonard

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00108396
Period of construction: 18th century

Itineraries

Castles near Lille and the Belgian border: 2 days by car

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Pont-de-Briques?: The building houses private apartments; only the historic rooms can be visited, once a year in September during the Journées du Patrimoine.
Why is the château de Pont-de-Briques linked to Napoleon?: Napoleon made it his residence in 1803 and 1804 while preparing the Boulogne camp for a planned invasion of England.
Is the château de Pont-de-Briques a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 1 October 1974, following a preservation campaign that stopped a planned demolition for a road project.
Who built the château de Pont-de-Briques?: It was built around 1640 for Louise d'Audegau, later altered for Antoine d'Aumont and Bernard d'Audegau, then enlarged around 1786 under architect Giraud Sannier.