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Royal Monastery of Brou
Description
Whether you're a fan of culture, history, architecture, art or even love, discover this unique monument in France! Born 5 centuries ago from the love of an exceptional woman, Marguerite of Austria, for her late husband.
Admire the church, a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic, with its abundant stonework and 3 princely tombs. Get caught up in the fabulous destiny of the founding princess and discover what life was like for the monks in days gone by.
In the Musée des Beaux-Arts, explore several centuries of art history, from the 11th century to the present day.
With family, friends or on your own, explore this multi-faceted site all year round. At the crossroads of the plastic, visual and performing arts, the Royal Monastery of Brou offers a lively and unexpected program for everyone!
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Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025
- From 01/04/2025 to 30/09/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Bourg-en-Bresse Destinations - Office de tourisme - 20/12/2024
www.bourgenbressedestinations.fr
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Price(s)
Adult: 11 € (Other prices: see our website). Free entry for children < 26 years. News, information and tickets at www.monastere-de-brou.fr.
Open period
From 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025 Opening hours daily between 9 am and 5 pm. Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th. From 01/04 to 30/09/2025 Opening hours daily between 9 am and 6 pm. Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
Contact
Phone : 04 74 22 83 83
Email : brou@bourgenbresse.fr
Website : www.monastere-de-brou.fr
Facebook : www.facebook.com/monasteredebrou
Twitter : twitter.com/monasteredebrou
Google+ : maps.google.com/?cid=8547018092111137208
Location complements
Bourg-en-Bresse TGV station (Paris 1h50, Lyon 45 min) 15 min by bus, 10 min by bike or 25 min on foot; 35 km east of Mâcon, at the intersection of the Mâcon/Geneva and Dijon/Lyon routes; From Mâcon and Geneva: A40 exit no. 7; From Lyon: A42-A40 exit no. 7; From Strasbourg, Besançon and Dijon: A39 exit no. 6; Mâcon river port 23 km; Lyon St Exupéry airport 77 km.
Reception complements
Last entries are possible up to 30 minutes before the monument closes. The monument is evacuated 15 minutes before closing time.
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