Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Historic site and monument
Historic patrimony
Castle
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19th C
11th C
12th C
13th C
18th C
20th C

Elevation : 593m

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

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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...