NOVELTY
V.I.P. TOURS
Guided V.I.P. tour including the exceptional opening of rooms that are usually closed to the public. The tour ends with a tasting of regional products.
– only upon booking –
VISITS OF THE CASTLE
The de Menthon family opens the doors of the castle for individual or group visits.
Between the magnificently preserved secular architecture and exceptional furniture, come and discover the half-timbered gallery, the kitchen with its 15-meter long pass-through dug into the rock, the library containing 12,000 volumes dating back to the Revolution of 1789, the grand salon, the mistress of the house's bedroom with walls covered with Aubusson tapestries, or the pilgrims' room.
The Countess' Bedchamber
The Library has 12 000 pre-Revolutionary volumes.
The Kitchen
INDIVIDUAL GUIDED TOURS
Let us guide you to the most emblematic rooms of the castle – such as the Chapel, the Kitchen, the Library, the Oratory of Saint Bernard de Menthon, the parlours, or the Countess' Bedchamber …
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WITHOUR ANY BOOKING
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DURATION OF THE VISIT : about 45 minutes
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THEATRALIZED HISTORY : on summer, every weekend and bank holidays, the visits are performed by young amateur actors
– OPENING HOURS –
last departure of the visit 30 minutes before closing time
APR
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays
2 to 6 pm
MAY
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays
2 to 6 pm
JUN
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays
2 to 6 pm
JUL
everyday
10am to 7 pm
AUG
everyday
10am to 7 pm
SEP
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays
2 to 6 pm
OCT
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays
2 to 6 pm
NOV
until 14th
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays
2 to 6 pm
– PRICES –
FULL PRICE
ADULTS (from 16 years)
11 €
REDUCED PRICE
CHILDREN (5 to 15 years)
ELIGIBLES ( ask at reception)
6 €
-5 YEARS
free
GARDENS & TERRACES
3 €
GUIDED TOURS FOR GROUPS
Would you like a personalized visit? From 2 persons, a guide can welcome you to make you discover the history of the castle. Enjoy with your family, friends, or in a professional setting.
Send us a request for your quote: click on "GO TO BOOKING" below and fill in the form completely (please be as precise as possible).
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EVERYDAY UPON BOOKING ONLY
Genealogy of the Menthon family by A. de Foras, second half of the 19th century.
V.I.P. TOURS
GUIDED GROUP TOURS FOR THE ENTHUSIASTS
Discover the charm of the Castle of Menthon in all its splendour: a guide will lead you through nooks and crannies unknown to the public with its narrow corridors and leading to intimate rooms.
The visit ends with a tasting of regional products.
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DURATION OF THE VISIT : 2h30
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UPON BOOKING ONLY
GUIDED TOURS OF THE GARDENS
Dive into the heart of the castle's ecosystem: Permaculture vegetable garden, orchard & medicinal square. Tours and educational workshops.
BOOKING CONTACT:
The vegetable garden of the castle.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESS
About 10km from Annecy, at the shore of the lake, the castle is open for visits from the beginning of April until mid November.
Allée du Château
74290 Menthon-Saint-Bernard
SNACKS & DRINKS*
On the terrace of the castle, a small catering service is available during opening hours.
* Animals are not allowed for safety reasons
* Historical monument, not adapted for persons with reduced mobility, due to old stairs
3 CHÂTEAUX
Partnership with the castles of Montrottier and Ripaille.
Château de MENTHON
Château de MONTROTTIER
Keep your ticket, you will get a discount at the next castle you visit.
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