Brie-Comte-Robert is located in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region.
The castle dates back to the late 12th century, built by Robert I of Dreux, the son of King Louis VI of France.
During the Middle Ages, it played a strategic role in local conflicts and in protecting trade routes to Paris.
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There is also a Heritage Interpretation Center (Centre d’interprétation du patrimoine) that explains the castle’s history, architecture, and the medieval town of Brie‑Comte‑Robert.
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Every autumn (first weekend of October), the city hosts a free, large medieval festival
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