infographie©ville de bourg
A city with a notable past, Bourg has conserved is original heritage including its most famous asset, the Royal Monastery of Brou. Stroll through the historical centre, stop off at the medieval timber homes with Renaissance facades and succumb to the charm of the Brou church. Let yourself be carried away...
Mausoleum of love
A masterpiece in the Flamboyant Gothic style, built from 1513 to 1532, the Royal Monastery of Brou was the fruit of a beautiful love story between Margaret of Austria, aunt of Charles Quint and François the 1st, and her late husband Philibert the Handsome. From the tombs where peaceful souls exchange glances, to the entwined initials P and M on the church, the traces of passion from this romantic and tragic love story are omnipresent.
The church is mesmerising with its sumptuous decoration and glazed tile roof. The monastery, with its three double-tiered cloisters, a unique feature in France, is home to the museum and its expansive collections of French, Flemish and Italian art from the 15th to 20th centuries. This jewel attracts 75,000 visitors each year and provides Bourg with an international dimension.
Hidden treasures
Built around the ducal castle, the medieval city was surrounded by ramparts. Despite the upheavals of history, its ancient quarters have kept many ruins intact. Discover the Jacobean door, the half-timbered homes from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, the co-cathedral Notre-Dame built on posts, Hôtel Marron de Meillonnas built in 1774 by the famous earthenware designer ... The works of architect Tony Ferret testify to a more recent past: the theatre, Quinconces bandstand, Hôtel Dieu and its apothecary, etc.
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Very stylish enamel!
Enamel from Bresse experienced its golden age in the nineteenth century. Prized gems from country weddings, but also from the court of Napoleon III. A number of jewellers still make these iridescent sets, with enamel on a gold or silver mount.
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