Brou royal monastery, Bourg-en-Bresse

Brou royal monastery is a National Monument of France.

Description

A superb mausoleum with splendid architecture, sculptures and stained-glass windows. The royal church of Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse was built between 1506 and 1532 by Margaret of Austria as a monument to the memory of her husband, Philibert the Fair, Duke of Savoy. It is a masterpiece of the Flamboyant Gothic style and is richly ornamented with magnificent tombs, a fine altarpiece, statues and choir stalls that testify to the artistry of 16th century Flemish craftsmen. A museum is housed in the monastic buildings.

Address & Contact

Monastère royal de Brou 63, boulevard de Brou 01000 Bourg-en-Bresse

tél. : (33) (0)4 74 22 83 83 fax : (33) (0)4 74 24 76 70 brou@monuments-nationaux.fr

Prices

Adults: 7€ Concessions: 4,50€

Opening times

April 1 to June 30: from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 1 to September 30: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 1 to March 31: from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Other dates closed

January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25

More Information

• See Bourg-en-Bresse for more local information
• See Places to visit near Brou royal monastery for other places to visit nearby
• See Brou royal monastery on the National Monuments website.

The above information is kindly provided by (and copyright) National Monuments of France.