Castle Tour
Château de Brézé - Cultural Visits A must-see site in Brézé: what to see and do at the Château de Brézé. Nestled within its dry moat (the deepest in Europe, measuring 18 meters deep and 13 meters wide), it is a true architectural gem. Built…
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Château de Brézé - Cultural Visits
A must-see site in Brézé: what to see and do at the Château de Brézé.
Nestled within its dry moat (the deepest in Europe, measuring 18 meters deep and 13 meters wide), it is a true architectural gem. Built from tufa extracted from the moat, it combines strength and refinement with its imposing towers and Renaissance elements, where the tufa is transformed into stone lacework.
Your visit begins with an exploration of the exterior areas, starting from the main courtyard. There you will discover the Great Gallery , the Clock Tower , and the Dovecote , which houses more than 3700 nesting boxes!
The Underground , the largest underground fortress in Europe, opens its doors to you. More than a kilometer of trails awaits you, allowing you to discover the evolution of the castle, from the dwelling of the lords of Brézé to the corridors of time, passing through the ramparts and the drawbridge.
Inside the castle, the tour continues with iconic rooms such as the Grand Gallery , once used for receptions and now dedicated to Henri Evrard de Dreux-Brézé. You will also discover Richelieu's Room , dating from the 16th century and restored in the 19th century, which retains the austere style of its illustrious occupant.
The apartments of Pierre de Dreux-Brézé , Bishop of Moulins, will reveal the Bishop's Room as well as the sumptuous office , for a total immersion in the history and elegance of the castle.
The Château de Brézé is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for the period from January 1st to 18th and the dates of December 24th and 31st.
Opening Hours & Prices:
Schedules :
- In July and August: 9:30 am to 7 pm without interruption
- In April, May, June and September: 10am to 6:30pm without interruption
- In February, March, October, November, and December: 10am to 6pm without interruption
Prices for self-guided tours and audio guides:
- Adults: €16.50
- Students: €14.40
- Children aged 7 to 14: €7.20
- Children under 7 years old: Free
- Family (2 adults and 2 children): €48.20
- Family (2 adults and 3 children): €57.10
- For groups of 20 or more, lunch or dinner can be arranged at the castle, upon prior request.
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Brézé Castle
Brézé A 16th-century Renaissance castle, partially modified in the 19th century, surrounded by the deepest dry moat in Europe (18 meters), Brézé has been owned by the Dreux-Brézé family since 1682.
Built on an extraordinary underground site, this castle within a castle boasts 1 km of galleries, rooms, stables, and ramparts.
At the heart of the moat lies a complete economic infrastructure, including a bakery, wine presses, a silkworm farm, and a sound and light show projected onto 4,300 m² of rock walls.
