Briennon's picturesque village, in the heart of the Country of Charlieu , is a village to discover for its history and for the charm of its pleasure port.

In the time Gallo-Romaine, the site was called Briennonum and its port(bearing), on the banks of the Loire, was an important centre of activity.

Towards 1066, a convent of the order of Cluny settles down there. The bell tower and the choir of the Briennon's parochial church in sound today the only vestiges.

In the XIX-th century, thanks to the construction of the canal of Roanne to Digoin, between 1830 and 1836, and in the work of the terra-cotta (tilery - briquerie), the village knows a revival. Today, the canal and its case of greenery attract(entice) lover of nature and the river tourism. According to your envy(urge), you can rent a boat, for a weekend or for longer holidays, or embark aboard the Indefatigable, for restful one bare cruise of the canal and its banks in the protected nature.

The access to Briennon's businesses is easy. Furthermore, the Harbour office of the port(bearing) proposes to the sailors stopping there : connection water and electricity, complete toilet block on the port(bearing) and rent of cycles to investigate Charlieu's neighborhood in Bénisson-Dieu paths and prestigious monastic sites .

For any information or demand of documentation you can address the Office of Charlieu's tourism and on the spot the office annexes of the Office of Charlieu's tourism (Tel : 00 (33) 04.77.69.92.92. - Fax : 00 (33) 04.77.69.96.85.)

Information in the Harbour office (opened all year long) to 33 (0)4.77.69.92.92. - Fax : 33 (0)4.77.69.96.85.

Credit text : advertising Plaque "Briennon" - Credit photo : D. Fiot