Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard

  • Historic site and monument
  • Castle
521 route du col de Bluffy, 74290 Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Description

Inhabited by the same family since the 11th century and built between the 12th and 20th centuries, it still contains its rich variety of furniture and period decoration. Nestled on a rocky outcrop, it offers a sublime view of the lake and the landscape.
In the 12th century, the castle had only three high square towers linked by sentry walks and a large courtyard where the villagers found refuge in times of trouble. During the Renaissance, the austere castle was transformed into a place of residence. Then, at the end of the 18th century, a facade was built, opening up a view of the lake. Then, at the end of the 19th century, under the impetus of the great-grandfather of the current owners, René de Menthon, the castle began its great metamorphosis towards that romantic subtlety which makes up its charm and even its mystery...
  • Sustainable tourism
    In the heart of nature, between the lake and the mountains, the château is part of a natural estate that it aims to preserve. Since 2018, a permaculture vegetable garden has been developed and the biodynamic vines have been replanted on the flanc de colline.

    In addition, a cycle of conferences on these themes is being organised.

Services

Restaurant
Parking nearby
bus parking
Meeting room
Car park
Sustainable development
Rain water collectors
Waste management
Playground
Orientation board
Toilets
Coach access

Accessibility

Mentally impaired

Rates

Rates 2026

Adult
€12.00

Child rate
€6.00

Adult group
€10.00

Children's group
€5.00

Garden and viewpoint : 3 €

Payment methods

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CashCash
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Openings

From 1 April 2026 until 12 November 2026 - Open everyday
April, May, June, September, October, November 1 to 12: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (last admission 5:30 pm).

July, August, September 1 to 6 inclusive: daily 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (last admission 6:30 pm).

Special opening hours:
Easter vacations, April 03 to 26 inclusive: daily from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (last admission 5:30 pm).
All Saints' Day vacations from October 17 to November 1 inclusive: daily from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (last admission 5:30 pm).

Location

Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
521 route du col de Bluffy, 74290 Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain view
  • View onto lake, body of water, river, canal
  • In the country
Updated on 02 April 2026 at 16:25
by Office de Tourisme du Lac d'Annecy
(Offer identifier : 47260)
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