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Brienne-le-Château
Brienne-le-Château, the imperial city – Guided tour with commentary
Brienne-le-Château
Brienne-le-Château, the imperial city – Guided tour with commentary
Discover the imperial city of Brienne-le-Château on a guided tour offered by the Grands Lacs de Champagne tourist office. Of particular importance to Napoleon 1st, this historically rich town has seen a host of celebrities pass through its doors.
Formerly known as « Brienne-Napoléon », this town is an absolute must-see. Its historic streets, its town hall, the statue of the Emperor and its château are all worth a visit .
Take a tour of the famous wooden market hall, the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul church and the splendor of its remarkable stained-glass windows. Continue on to the former Royal Military School, with its Napoleon Museum, which was the Emperor’s childhood residence.
This guided tour is open to adults and children aged 12 and over, and lasts 1h30, accompanied by a Tourist Office guide.
Book your place now and set off to conquer Brienne-le-Château with this guided tour of the imperial city.
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Average duration 1 hour 30 minutes
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Languages spoken French, English
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Difficulty Suitable for all
Prices & opening times
Offer valid
From 04.07.2025 to 29.08.2025
Prices
From €6 per person.
Reduced rate for children under 18 and students.
What’s included
- Guided tour of the town and its church
- Guided tour by Tourist Office staff
Not included
- Entrance fees to paying tourist sites
- Additional expenses (meals, transport, etc.)
Opening times
Guided tour :
- Regular appointments in July and August
- Outside this period, guided tours are available on request, subject to availability.
Brienne-le-Château opening times:
- September to April: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 5pm
- April to September: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6pm
Highlights
- A guided tour led by a professional
- Discover Brienne-le-Château's many points of interest
- Question-and-answer sessions during the tour
Champagne
1 Rue Emile Zola
Tourist office
10500 Brienne-le-Château I'm going by train!
Tourist office
10500 Brienne-le-Château I'm going by train!
Office de Tourisme des Grands Lacs de Champagne find out more
About
Office de Tourisme des Grands Lacs de Champagne
Immerse yourself in nature at the Grands Lacs de Champagne!
Located in the Aube department, in the heart of the Champagne region and the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park, the Grands Lacs de Champagne await you for your nature vacations.
Less than two hours from Paris, enjoy the lush greenery surrounding the lakes of the Forêt d'Orient: Lac Amance, Europe's largest lake dedicated to motorboating, Lac du Temple for fishing and rowing, and Lac d'Orient for gentle water sports. Rich in remarkable and protected biodiversity, you can enjoy a wide range of activities around the lakes. Swimming, boating, birdwatching, hiking, outdoor activities and much more are on the agenda for your stay.
Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon 1st and discover the villages of Champagne. You're sure to come across extraordinary skills such as terracotta, stained glass and pan de bois. And, of course, don't forget to sample our local flavors, such as Briennoise sauerkraut or Champ-sur-Barse, with a glass of Champagne!
See you soon in Champagne!
1 Rue Emile Zola
10500 Brienne-le-Château
10500 Brienne-le-Château
I'm going by train!
03 25 92 82 41
https://grandslacsdechampagne.fr/fr/
