Take your time and have a stroll on the "Rive Plein Soleil" and you can discover a multitude of historical or typical buildings.

The church of Saint Germain

Built in 1780 above the grotto where Germain, first prior of Talloires Monastery,lived as an hermit from 1033 to 1060.Superb view over the bay of Talloires and the entire lake.









The castle of Menthon

Occupied by the same family for more than 1000 years,the château dominates the lake of Annecy.The guided tours show you around this medieval fortress,transformed into a luxurious noble residence, entirely furnished.

Guided tours daily in July and August from 12pm to 6pm.
Open Friday,Saturday,Sunday and bank holidays in May,June,September,from 2pm to 6pm.

Website: www.chateau-de-menthon.com
Tél. : 04 50 60 12 05


Talloires prior and Abbey

The first Prior Germain, with the help of the villagers of Talloires, built a nice and  tall church because the Chapel of Thiberge was falling apart.
Monks take place rapidly on this setting and for six centuries, the Prior grew richer thanks to the gifts by some bishops, Counts od Geneve and the Dukes of Savoie.







Veyrier du Lac

Castles, beautiful houses,traditional farms,let people discover little by little the story of this old vine grower village.
Three itineraries are proposed in a guide "A la découverte de Veyrier du Lac et de son patrimoine", avalaible in tourist offices.