Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Name: Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
Address: 521 route du col de Bluffy, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, 74290
Telephone: 07 81 74 39 72
Price range: Adult: 11 € Child: 6 €. Free entry for children < 5 years. Garden and viewpoint : 3 €.

Menthon-Saint-Bernard

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Opening period

From 04/04 to 08/05/2025, daily from 1pm to 5pm (last entry at 4:30pm).

From 09/05 to 31/05 and from 01/10 to 15/11/2025, every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 1pm to 5pm (last entry at 4:30pm).

From 01/06 to 30/06 and from 01/09 to 30/09/2025 , every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 1pm to 6pm (last admission at 5:30pm).

From 01/07 to 31/08/2025, daily from 10am to 7pm.
Night tours on Wednesdays from 09/07 to 20/08.
Dramatized tours every weekend and public holiday.

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...

Gestures for the environment

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.