Écomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne
Écomusée housed in the château of Pierre-de-Bresse, devoted to the heritage of the Bresse region; 30-hectare park and a network of sites across the Bresse bourguignonne.
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About the museum
The château of Pierre-de-Bresse was built in the 17th century by the powerful Thiard family. Its classical architecture is inspired by Versailles. Owned by the Saône-et-Loire Department, it is today the seat of the Écomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne, an association recognized as being of public utility, whose aim is to preserve, promote and pass on the heritage of the Bresse.
The château's permanent exhibition presents the different facets of the Bresse, a bocage plain rich in ponds and rivers, together with its distinctive crafts. The Écomusée also hosts temporary exhibitions, family workshops, concerts, lectures and festivals throughout the year. The château is surrounded by a 30-hectare park with woodland, a pond and animals. It also houses a shop selling local products, a tearoom, a group lodge, meeting rooms and a media library on the heritage of the Bresse.
The château also serves as a starting point for discovering the other sites run by the Écomusée, including mills, a farm, a tile works and several museums in the north of the Bresse bourguignonne. The site is part of the Route des châteaux de la Bourgogne du Sud and the Pass Patrimoine.
Highlights
- 17th-century château inspired by Versailles
- Permanent exhibition on the heritage of the Bresse
- 30-hectare park with woodland, a pond and animals
- Tearoom and shop with local products
- Network of sites: mills, farm, tile works and museums
Permanent exhibitions
- Parcours permanent de l'Écomusée de la Bresse – Discover the crafts, landscapes and history of the Bresse in the château of Pierre-de-Bresse.
- Parc du château – Public park of 30 hectares with woodland, a pond, animals and picnic areas.
- Operated by
- Association Écomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne (château propriété du Département de Saône-et-Loire)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 43,229
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8.50 |
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| Reduced | €6Students and job seekers |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 11 · €4 for ages 12 to 18; free up to age 12. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for visitors with disabilities and their companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €6 |
| Audio guide (supplement) | €2 |
| Guided tour at a fixed time | €12 |
Free admission for members of the Écomusée. Guided tours or workshops for groups: see the Écomusée brochure. The site is part of the Pass Patrimoine.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
During school holidays: creative workshops, shows for young audiences and immersive activities. Interactive games and challenges make the visit more fun; picnic areas are set up in the park.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Château tearoom with drinks and light sweet snacks, open without a ticket. Shop with local products and Bresse crafts. Picnic areas in the park.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Several meeting rooms for professional, association and family events, with catering and activity options; group lodge for stays together.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (FR, EN, DE, NL) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Self-guided visits with an audio guide or guided tours at fixed times; guided tours and workshops for children's and adult groups by reservation. |
