Every year, the Marquis and the Marchioness de Brissac are pleased to invite you to discover some new rooms to visit.
The
Tea Room
Wide-open on the grounds of the chateau and offering a welcoming terrace
under the centenarian cedar trees, our « Pavillon des Cèdres
» welcomes you from April to October for a snack: hot and fresh
drinks, sweeties, and biscuits… In July and August, the coffee shop
is opened at mid-day and warm food is served.
Fortified caves from the 15th century
Situated in the oldest part of the chateau, these fortified caves where used as a basis for the reconstruction of chateau during the 17th century. You can still see defensive elements of the medieval fortress. The caves have been totally rearranged to welcome visitors.
The Mortemart room
This room is named after Anne de Mortemart, duchess of Uzès, whose portrait can be seen in the room, and who was the great grand mother of the actual duke of Brissac
This bedroom has wonderful period furniture, such as a large bed from the 19th century which was a wedding present to Diane de Cossé Brissac in 1888. You can see the coats of arms of the bride and the groom carved in the head of bed.
You can also admire Brussels tapestries from the 17th century and representing mythological scenes.
This historical bedroom can be rent as a guest room.
2006
The secret passage
Located in the park, this 237 meters long construction was probably realised during the 18th century, with the aim of being an alternative route for the river Aubance when flooding. It could avoid the grounds of the chateau situated downstream to be flooded.
With the passing of centuries, this underground river filled up with thousand of cubic meters of silt and decision was taken in 2000 to remove it. More than a hundred of courageous volunteers from Brissac fulfilled this painful task during 4 years.
Nowadays, these volunteers are glad to allow you to discover this exceptional hydraulic civil construction, unique in Anjou.
The 19th century stables
At the end of the 19th century, having people to stay at the chateau also meant for the then Duke and Duchess to accommodate their equipage.
With that in mind, new stables large enough to accommodate horses, harnesses, carriages, stable boys and coach drivers were built.
The 11th Duke of Brissac (1944) was a keen horseman and used to hunt with hounds and keep racing horses in the stables.
In 1833, the building firm “ Chappée du Mans” was contracted to build the stables.
The existing U shape, which was quite unusual at the time, comes complete with all modern facilities:
- The building was wired up for electricity way before the chateau itself!
- A stove was built to allow for the preparation of “mash” (hot porridge for horses)
- An infirmary was also built