Guided tour of Nernier: in the footsteps of the Romantics
Nernier attracted many writers and thinkers of the Romantic and Enlightenment periods. Discover the village, its port and its château through frescoes, poems and quotations dedicated to famous authors such as Rousseau, Lamartine, Byron and Shelley.
Nestling on the shores of the lake, Nernier still has the memory of these illustrious visitors, who found its landscapes an incomparable source of inspiration.
Accompanied by a Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage Guide, take a stroll along the Sentier des Romantiques (Romantic Trail), which winds its way through the narrow streets of the village to the port and castle. Frescoes, poems and quotations punctuate the trail, telling the story of such emblematic figures as Rousseau, Lamartine, Byron, Mary and Percy Shelley, Chateaubriand and Madame de Staël.
Along the way, discover how the landscapes of Lake Geneva fed the imaginations of these authors and how Mary Shelley, during her stay on the shores of Lake Geneva in 1816, found the inspiration for her famous novel Frankenstein.
A walk through literature, history and heritage, discovering the romantic soul of Nernier.
Useful information
Opening dates
Thursday 9 July 2026 between 10.45 am and 12.15 pm.
Thursday 23 July 2026 between 10.45 am and 12.15 pm.
Thursday 6 August 2026 between 10.45 am and 12.15 pm.
Thursday 20 August 2026 between 10.45 am and 12.15 pm.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
Adult: 7 €, Child (6-16 years): 4 €.
Free entry for children under 6.
Free visit with Pass Léman France!
Take advantage of a host of included or discounted activities on the shores and in the mountains of Lake Geneva. Pass on sale at partner tourist offices from May to October.
À partir de
6 ans
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09 /07
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9 July > 20 August
Nernier
10h45
Chapelle Notre Dame du Lac
299 route de la Chapelle
74140 Nernier
