Briars Pavilion
A small house where Napoleon stayed when he first arrived on the island, spending about two months with the Balcombe family; like Longwood, it now belongs to France
After Napoleon arrived on St Helena in October 1815, Longwood was still under repair, so he lodged in this small pavilion in the garden of the home of Balcombe, an East India Company official. There he formed a friendship with the young Betsy Balcombe, and it is considered the happiest period of his exile. The pavilion was given to France in 1959, and after restoration it displays scenes from that time. Opening hours are limited, so confirm with the French territorial office in advance. It lies about 2 km from Jamestown and can be linked with the Heart Shaped Waterfall trail.
Opening hours
Limited opening hours (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- High Knoll Fort
- Heart Shaped Waterfall
- St James' Church
- Jamestown Main Street & Castle Gardens
- Jacob's Ladder
- Museum of St Helena
- Jamestown Wharf & Whale Shark Waters
- Plantation House & Jonathan the Tortoise