Liven up your holidays!

Brienne-le-Château

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Aube

Brienne-le-Château - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Aube
8.2
13

The charming small town of Brienne-le-Château, in Aube, is steeped in centuries of history immortalised by its architecture. Invaded as far back as Roman times, the town would enjoy its moment of glory with the arrival in 1779 of Napoleon Bonaparte, who first learned his trade at its military school. The building now houses a museum devoted to this cult figure of French history, with a particular focus on his achievement of the rank of officer. A collection of paintings and statues, as well as costumes, objects and other memorabilia, spans hundreds of square metres of history on the museum's first floor.

Apart from this renowned historic monument, the streets of Brienne-le-Château are a pleasant place to spend some time, particularly in the old town neighbourhoods. Architecture buffs can admire the details of the half-timbered low houses. In the hills stands the imposing castle, erected on a man-made hill. Enquiring minds will be keen to go up there to see its huge garden with topiary along with its immense cream-coloured façade, beneath a roof in anthracite blue tones.

In September, the town of Brienne attracts crowds of tourists to celebrate the Sauerkraut Festival. The local sauerkraut is renowned all over France for its champagne-enhanced flavours!

Additional information
Brienne-le-Château

Brienne-le-Château, capital of Northeast l'Aubois, is at the crossroads of the three great lakes and the Regional Natural Park of the Orient Forest in Aube en Champagne.

This city is primarily notable for its castle that overlooks it, but Brienne became famous residence of Napoleon in his youth at the Ecole Militaire in the city now a museum today. Other advantages make Brienne-le-Château small attractive and dynamic city such as the famous Sauerkraut Festival in September... For if one comes to Brienne Napoleon is often walks away with his bag of sauerkraut cooked with champagne.

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres

Events and festivities

Photos

Brienne Castle
Brienne Castle
See photo
Halle
Halle
See photo
Brienne Castle
Brienne Castle
See photo
Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte
Statue of Napoleon Bonaparte
See photo
Town hall
Town hall
See photo
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
See photo
Brienne Castle
Brienne Castle
See photo
Napoleon Museum
Napoleon Museum
See photo
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
See photo
Statue of Marshal Vallee
Statue of Marshal Vallee
See photo
Tourist Office
Tourist Office
See photo

Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
By continuing to browse our site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies to improve your experience and make targeted offers.
Find out more and make settings
Your account