Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Historic site and monument
Historic patrimony
Castle

Elevation : 593m

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

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  Restaurant
  Car park
  Meeting room
  Children's games / Play area
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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.

When the castle was first built in the 12th century, it consisted of only three tall square towers connected by walkways and enclosing a large courtyard where villagers sought refuge during times of unrest. During the Renaissance, the austere fortified castle was transformed into a residence. Then, at the end of the 18th century, a façade was built, opening up a view of the lake. Then, at the end of the 19th century, under the guidance of the current owners’ great-grandfather, René de Menthon, the castle began its major transformation into the subtle, romantic style that gives it its charm—and even its mystery…

Services

Accessibility

Disabled access

Restaurant

Car park

Meeting room

Children's games / Play area

Toilets

Shop

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Accessibility

Mental disability

Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site

Rates

Adult

€12.00

Child

€6.00

Group adults

€10.00

Group children

€5.00

Garden and terraces: 3 €

Payment methods

Bank/credit card

Travellers Cheque

Cash

Groups (Max capacity)

40 Maximum number of people

Openings

From 1 April 2026 until 12 November 2026 - Open on wednesday, on thursday

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).