Menthon-Saint-Bernard

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Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Commune near Lake Annecy in Haute-Savoie, France.

The municipality stretches across 14.51 square kilometers of land on the eastern shore of Lake Annecy with elevations ranging from 443 to 1229 meters.

The area contains evidence of prehistoric settlements, with archaeological discoveries along Lake Annecy's waterfront revealing Gallo-Roman occupation patterns.

The 13th-century Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, home to over 12,000 historical books and manuscripts, stands 200 meters above Lake Annecy.

The commune, governed by Mayor Antoine de Menthon from 2020 to 2026, maintains a population of 1,884 residents with a density of 420 inhabitants per square kilometer.

The Palace de Menthon hotel, established in 1906 by the Gruffaz brothers, occupies a waterfront structure offering direct access to Lake Annecy.

GPS coordinates: 45.85979,6.19612

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:50

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