Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard

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Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard stands in Menthon-Saint-Bernard (Haute-Savoie), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). Adult admission costs 12 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

Perched on a rocky spur above Lake Annecy, this Alpine stronghold still holds three massive medieval towers, around which residential wings and later neo-Gothic additions inspired by Viollet-le-Duc were built over the centuries. The same family has lived here since the late twelfth century, and tradition holds that Bernard de Menthon, founder of the Great and Little Saint-Bernard hospices, was born within its walls. Visitors can see furnished rooms spanning the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries, a Romanesque chapel and an old library holding several thousand volumes.

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What to know

• The indoor visit lasts around 45 minutes.
• The adult ticket costs 12 euros.
• The castle has no accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility.
• Dogs are not allowed.
• Reaching the site involves a climb from the village, so suitable footwear is advisable.

Practical information

Visit duration

45 min

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

Not verified

Interior not accessible due to numerous steps and stairs, no adapted WC

Where this château is

Menthon-Saint-Bernard · Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Allée du Château, 74290

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 7 81 74 39 72

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00118469

Period of construction

13th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €12. Child: €6. Reduced: €6.

Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard: where to buy tickets?

Tickets are sold online by our partner GetYourGuide, linked at the top of this page.

Is the château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard still inhabited?

Yes, the Menthon family has lived there since the late twelfth century.

Where does the castle's name come from?

It comes from the Menthon family and from Bernard de Menthon, founder of the Great and Little Saint-Bernard hospices, said to have been born there.

How long does the visit take?

The visit takes about 45 minutes.

Is the castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

No, there is no accessibility provision.

Are dogs allowed on the visit?

No, dogs are not permitted.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2700205
• Mérimée PA00118469
• Official website

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