Bertrand Museum Hotel
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Bertrand Museum Hotel for a history lesson; they come to sleep in it. This is no ordinary museum, but a beautifully restored 18th-century hôtel particulier where Napoleon's General Henri Gatien Bertrand lived, and his personal world feels astonishingly present. You wander through grand salons with original parquet floors, past his campaign bed and intimate family portraits, all set against the quiet hum of a functioning boutique hotel. It’s an incredibly intimate experience, less like viewing artifacts behind glass and more like being a guest in a home frozen in time.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is General Bertrand's personal effects, including his ornate military uniform, the very camp bed that followed him into exile with Napoleon on St. Helena, and touching family mementos that reveal the man behind the soldier.
Visitor Information
Tucked away at 2 Rue des Cordeliers in Châteauroux, it's as much a place to stay as it is to visit—you can book a room or just pop in to explore the historic spaces during their opening hours.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a classic example of French Neoclassical architecture, an elegant townhouse with high windows, refined stonework, and a dignified facade that perfectly suits its aristocratic past.
Contact & Location
Address: 36000, Châteauroux, Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, France métropolitaine, France
Phone: +33 2 54 61 12 34
Website: Visit Website
