Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard cultural heritage Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Inhabited by the same family since the 11th century and built between the 11th and 19th 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...

From 01/04 to 30/06, every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08, daily between 10 am and 7 pm.
Night visits on Wednesdays and Thursdays until 18/08.
Dramatised visits every weekend and public holidays.

From 01/09 to mid-november every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays between 2 pm and 6 pm.

In December, enjoy Santa's Castle.

Types :
- Classified or listed (CNMHS)

Main facilities :
- Historic site and monument
Parking :
- Car park
- Parking
- Coach parking
Visit :
- Guided tours
- Themed tour
Grouping by age (EN) :
- Children
Historical patrimony :
- Historic patrimony
- Château
Period :
- 18th C
- 19th C
- 20th C
- 12th C
- 11th C
- 13th C

SITRA services :
- Guided inividual tours obligatory
Tour :
- English (EN)
- French (EN)
Group tour services :
- Guided group tours on request
Visites :
- Average group visit length (minutes) 60
- Average individual visit length (minutes) 60
Services :
- 2 people min per group
- 40 people max per group
- 5 yrs old min
Leisure facilities :
- Orientation board
- Play area
Target public: groups and professionals :
- Groupe (EN)
- Groupe scolaire (EN)
- Groupe Affaire/incentive (EN)
- Client profile
- Client profile
- Client profile
- Client profile
- Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)
- Cycle 3: college (6th)
Shops :
- Shop
Help for client/transport :
- Coach access
- Set down on-site for groups

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