Musée Napoleon 1er

Very well-done small museum

First of all, we visited on a Sunday in April and it was open, though I see from the posted hours that it should not have been! So maybe best to phone ahead. The museum is newly renovated and very wel...

Chateau turned Hospital

Just besides the museum is an infamous chateau.The roads besides the musee are lined with trees leading to the closed gates of the chateau which is now a hospital.The building has a magnificent archit...

Weird but well worth a visit

I don't know of too many reasons to pass through Brienne-le-Chateau, but surely this museum is one of them. You have to be the sort of person that likes little museums. Don't miss this one.

Thought you knew about Napoleon?

I always like going in Museums where there is an audio guide. It means that you can really take your time and listen again. I knew nothing about Napoleon's early life but this is the place to go as he...

Well with children

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The museum itself is quite small and it is relatively hot. However, the information is of good quality and the scenery is pleasant. With children, do not miss the P Room...