Experts' Choice Award Chateau De Menthon-saint-bernard
What the experts agree on
This fairy-tale château perched above Lac d'Annecy inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle. Experts agree the stunning lakeside views are unforgettable, though the real magic lies in exploring its surprisingly impressive interiors.
“The château clings to a forested hillside, 12km south of Annecy...it’s the sparkling Lac d'Annecy panorama that leaves many visitors speechless.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "The exterior of the magnificent Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard is the stuff of fairy tales (so much so that Walt Disney modeled Sleeping Beauty's castle on it); the interior is even better." Full review
Independent "Chateau de Menthon across the lake, often rumoured to be the inspiration for the Disney castle, takes medieval grandeur to a new level (€11, closed December to March)"
