©Eric Sander
©Nicolas Martinon
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.
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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...
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...
- Sustainable tourismIn the heart of nature, between the lake and the mountains, the château is part of a natural estate that it aims to preserve. Since 2018, a permaculture vegetable garden has been developed and the biodynamic vines have been replanted on the flanc de colline.
In addition, a cycle of conferences on these themes is being organised.
Services
Mentally impaired
Playground
Toilets
Car park
Orientation board
Sustainable development
Restaurant
Meeting room
Parking nearby
bus parking
Waste management
Rain water collectors
- Accessibility
- Mentally impaired
- Equipment
- Playground
- Toilets
- Car park
- Orientation board
- Sustainable development
- Restaurant
- Meeting room
- Parking nearby
- bus parking
- Waste management
- Rain water collectors
- Services
- Coach access
- Room hire
- Boutique
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
- No pets allowed
Rates
Rates 2024
Adult
11€
Child rate
6€
Adult group
10€
Children's group
5€
Garden and viewpoint : 3 €
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Friday
13:00 - 17:00
Saturday
13:00 - 17:00
Sunday
13:00 - 17:00
Friday
13:00 - 18:00
Saturday
13:00 - 18:00
Sunday
13:00 - 18:00
Monday
10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 19:00
Thursday
10:00 - 19:00
Friday
10:00 - 19:00
Saturday
10:00 - 19:00
Sunday
10:00 - 19:00
Evening tours on Wednesdays from 17/07 to 21/08
Dramatised tours every weekend and public holidays.
Dramatised tours every weekend and public holidays.
Friday
13:00 - 17:00
Saturday
13:00 - 17:00
Sunday
13:00 - 17:00
Friday
13:00 - 17:00
Saturday
13:00 - 17:00
Sunday
13:00 - 17:00
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- In the country
- Mountain view
- View onto lake, body of water, river, canal
