Royal Monastery of Brou
Description
Whether you are crazy about culture, history, architecture, art or even love, go and discover this unique monument in France! A place 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 style, its abundant stone lace and its 3 princely tombs. Let yourself be caught up in the fabulous destiny of the founding princess and discover the life of the monks in the past.
In the Museum of Fine Arts, cross several centuries of art history, from the 12th century to today.
With your family, alone or with friends, explore this multi-faceted place all year long. At the crossroads of plastic, visual and performing arts, the Royal Monastery of Brou offers a lively and unexpected program for all!
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 01/04/2024 to 30/09/2024
Additional information
Updated by
Bourg-en-Bresse Destinations - Office de tourisme - 31/07/2024
www.bourgenbressedestinations.fr
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Price(s)
Adult: 11 €.
Free entry for children
Open period
From 01/04 to 30/09/2024
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
35 km east of Mâcon, at the intersection of Mâcon / Geneva and Dijon /
Lyon
From Mâcon and Geneva : A40 exit n° 7
From Lyon : A42-A40 exit n° 7
From Strasbourg, Besançon and Dijon: A39 exit n° 6
Bourg-en-Bresse TGV station at 15 mn by bus
Mâcon river port at 23 km
Lyon St Exupéry airport at 77 km
Services for children
Young public visit : Alaric in search of the monastery ? Discover the life of a future monk, barely 8 years old, by visiting the royal monastery of Brou, the church, the three cloisters, the dormitory. Free booklet with games and riddles for 6-10 year olds and their parents.
Reception complements
The last entries are possible until 30 minutes before the monument closes. The monument is evacuated 15 minutes before closing time.
