Known as the tallest castle of France, Brissac with its seven
stores and 204 rooms, is named as “ The Giant of the Loire Valley”.
Acquired in 1502 by René de Cossé, first Lord of Brissac, it is today the residence of the 13th Duke of Brissac. Whilst the park offers magnificent views from the shaded century old trees, the visit reveals a dazzling décor. You will notice stunning ceilings, precious furniture and a ravishing theatre Belle Époque, dedicated to Opera.
In the Golden Drawing Room, many family souvenirs are on display, including beautiful “Don Quichotte” tapestries... Brissac is a family castle ruled by tradition, in which each generation transmits its heritage with love and respect. In the main Dining room the table is laid, as if evening to come, several of the Duke’s in the guest are to dine.
Following King Louis XIII’s footsteps (who came to Brissac in August 1620) you discover historical bedrooms, portrait galleries, the chapel, and the private theatre. The unique private opera house seating 200 persons, constructed by Jeanne Say, Marquise de Brissac, a recognised Melomaniac at the end of the 19th century.
The visit leads you to the wine cellars of the castle where the various
wines of the property may be tasted. “Anjou Villages Brissac”
and “Rosé d’Anjou” mature peacefully within the
vaulted walls of stone.
In our boutique you will equally find many souvenirs (books, aprons, local products, toys...). The park and gardens equally offer agreable walks under imposing century old trees, following flowered paths winding along the riverbanks of the Aubance. These walks evoke names such as “Pierre de Ronsard, Pont rouge, Mausolée and the five century vine”...
Before leaving Brissac, we invite you to stop at our tea room « Le Pavillon des Cèdres ». Wide open on the grounds with its pleasant terrace in the shade of the centenarian cedars, it will welcome you from April to October for a break: hot and cool drinks, confectionery, cakes and biscuits… In July and August, the tea room is open at lunch-time for a snack service.
GUIDED TOURS:
Resumption on the 1st of April 2010
From april to June and Sept-Oct:
10.00 am – 12h15 pm, 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Everyday except on Tuesdays
July and August:
10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Eveyday
November to March:
Contact us
SPECIAL EVENTS:
* Massive Egg Hunt:
on Sunday Eater afternoon – 4th April 2010
* PARADIS FLEURS – Floral arrangement festival:
17th, 18th and 19th April 2010
* Archery competition « King René’s Cup »:
Sunday 16th May 2010
* Christmas Fair: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28 th November 2010
Prices include the visit of
the castle and the theatre, as well as wine tasting of property’s
wines
and free access to park and gardens.
INDIVIDUALS:
Adult full fare 9 €
Adult reduced fare (students, disabled) 8 €
Children under 8 free
Young people 8-16 years old 4.50 €
Access to grounds undergrounds and kitchens only 4.50 €
Means of payments we accept:
- cash
- VISA and Mastercard
SCHOOL GROUPS
Pupils: 4,50 €
Accompanying adults: free
School group is available from Nursery school to A-level.
The group will discover the inside of the castle with our tour guide, who will adapt its commentary according to the age of the children. Guided visit lengths 1 hour (30 minutes for very young children).
Then, the group can wander freely in the grounds and discover the underground canal and the stables.
For school groups, we can provide a tree-shaded picnic area and a back-up small house equipped with toilets.
ADULTS GROUPS (from 20 people):
First proposition: 7,50 €
Guided visit of the lounges of the chateau with property’s wine
testing.
Length of visit: about 1h30 (free walk in the grounds not included).
Free entrance for bus driver and guide.
Second proposition: 43 €
Guided visit of the lounges of the chateau with property’s wine
testing, and lunch in the Medieval Kitchen around the fireplace.
If less than 25 people, minimum fare of 1050 €
for the group.
MENU
Entrée
Rillauds d’Anjou tièdes sur panaché de salade
ou Compotée à la Chouée (poule bien cuite présentée dans un choux)
ou Chèvre tiède au lard sur panaché de salade
ou Foie de poulet au Layon tiède sur panaché de salade au vinaigre de framboises
ou Dos de sandre rôti sur julienne de légumes au beurre blanc (supplément 1,50 € TTC)
Plat
Fricassée de poulet à l’angevine et ses champignons de Paris
ou Poularde à l’Angevine et ses légumes
ou Blanquette de veau à l’Angevine, petits champignons de Paris et son riz camarguais
ou Civet de lapin et pommes vapeur
ou Grenadin de porc au Cointreau, tian de courgettes et tomates
ou Gigolette de canard confit et sa poire au tanin d’Anjou Villages Brissac, petite galette de pomme de terre
ou Cul de veau à l’angevine, petits légumes (supplément 1,20 € TTC)
Dessert
Tarte aux pommes sur feuilletage
ou Soufflé glacé au Cointreau
ou Plantagenêt et ses griottes au Cointreau
ou Crémet d’Anjou aux fruits (spécialité à base de fromage blanc et crème fraîche)
ou Tarte aux poires Belle Angevine (poires à l’Anjou Rouge)
Café
Anjou rouge ou Rosé d’Anjou “Château de Brissac”
Free
access to our coffee shop “Le Pavillon des Cèdres”
during the day No photographs are
allowed to be taken inside the castle without flash Dogs on a lead are
allowed in the park only The castle has an
elevator, once inside the castle (20 steps up to the entrance). The park
is partially completely accessible for the disabled. The Village of Brissac-Quincé
has an efficient Tourist Office and a very charming hotel “Le Castel”.
There is a camping site at proximity “Le Domaine de l’Etang”,
which is amongst the best in the region. There are restaurants,
gîtes and shops in the village Parking for visitors
is at very close proximity At dawn, hot-air balloon flights are organised from the park of the castel. Contact : Montgolfières d'Anjou (+33.2.41.404.804)