Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard is a romantic medieval castle at the beautiful lake of Annecy, which Walt Disney took as an example for the castle in his "Sleeping Beauty". After more than 1000 years it is still owned by the family which bears its name, the Counts de Menthon-Saint-Bernard. It is open to the public from May until September.

Many members of the family have dedicated themselves to the public cause. It was here that in 1008 Bernard de Menthon (St. Bernard), the patron saint of skiers, was born. He later founded the hospice at the Great St. Bernard Pass and abbeys in the high mountains.

Also the father of the present count, François de Manthon, a lawyer, was member of the Resistance and represented France at the Nuremberg Trials. He contributed to the creation of a united Europe and was Minister of Justice under General de Gaulle.

The castle, with 105 rooms is beautifully decorated with paintings, tapestries and furniture from the 16th to the 19th century.

Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard is also a venue for corporate and private events, such as meetings, receptions, weddings...

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