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Château de Brissac The Tallest Castle in France. Madison Lord. Background Information. First owned in 1502 by René de Cossé (first Lord of Brissac) T oday the residence of the 13th Duke of Brissac Seven stories 204 rooms “The Giant of the Loire Valley”
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Château de BrissacThe Tallest Castle in France Madison Lord
Background Information • First owned in 1502 by René de Cossé (first Lord of Brissac) • Today the residence of the 13th Duke of Brissac • Seven stories • 204 rooms • “The Giant of the Loire Valley” • Private opera house seating 200 people, wine cellar, and boutique/souvenir shop, garden, & park
Visiting Château de Brissac • GUIDED TOURS: From April to June and Sept-Oct:10:00 am – 12:15 pm, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Everyday except on Tuesdays July and August: 10:00 am – 6:00 pmEveryday November to March:Contact us Last departure 30 minutes before closing time
Visiting Château de Brissac INDIVIDUALS: Adult full fare 9 € (about $12)Adult reduced fare (disabled) 8 € (about $10)Children under 8 freeYoung people 8-16 years old 4.50 € (about $6)Access to grounds undergrounds and kitchens only 4.50 € (about $6) SCHOOL GROUPS: Pupils: 4.50 € (about $6)Accompanying adults: free ADULTS GROUPS (from 20 people): First proposition: 7.50 € (about $10)Guided visit of the lounges of the chateau with property’s wine testing. Length of visit: about 1 hour and 30 minutes (free walk in the grounds not included). Free entrance for bus driver and guide. Second proposition: 43 € (about $58)Guided visit of the lounges of the chateau with property’s wine testing, and lunch in the Medieval Kitchen around the fireplace.
Overnight Accommodations • 2 suites and 2 historical bedrooms • Various quaint little cafes, typical French bakery shops and a local market • The heart of the Loire wine region, discovering the artistic cities of Angers and Saumur and several castles of excellence like Serrant, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau • When you return at sunset, a comforting candle-lit dinner with of fresh flowers awaits you
Reserving an Overnight Stay • Overnight accommodation is priced as follows:390 € per night (about $523)Suitable for up to two people including breakfast and a guided tour of the castleDinner is priced as follows:80 € per person (about $107)Dinner is served at 8:30 pm (exclusively available upon prior request)Local tax : 1.40 € per person and per nightAdditional fee for extra person per night : 20 € per child under 15 or 100 € per adult