Does the château de la Rochette have another name?

It is also known as château de Planta, after the Falquet de Planta family who owned it in the 18th century.

Since when has the name château de la Rochette been used?

The name became common in the 20th century, after renovation work revealed that the building had been constructed on a rock.

Who originally built the château de la Rochette?

It originates from a 15th-century fortified house built by Jacques de Sassenage for his son Claude.

How can I reach the château de la Rochette by public transport?

The La Poya tram stop on line A and the Charvet bus stop on line 19 are both nearby.

Château de La Rochette

Rochette Castle

Fontaine

Access

Not open to visitors

The château is not open to the public for regular visits; it now houses a hotel residence.

Source: L'Agence Grenoble Alpes, courriel du 28 septembre 2026

Where: Fontaine

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

Château de la Rochette stands in Fontaine (Isère), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is not open to visitors.

The château de la Rochette stands in Fontaine, in the Isère department, at the foot of the Vercors cliffs, along the former road linking Grenoble to Valence. Built from a 15th-century fortified house, it took on its present form in the 17th century under the name château de Planta, before becoming municipal property. Visitors mainly walk along its grounds, which border the Poya municipal park, and take in a building set against a mountain backdrop.

Written from Château de la Rochette (Isère)

What to know

The château stands at the entrance to Fontaine, along the road linking Grenoble to Valence.
The grounds border the Poya municipal park, allowing visitors to approach the surroundings on foot.
The La Poya tram stop (line A) and the Charvet bus stop (line 19) serve the area.
The building has belonged to the commune of Fontaine since 1945.

Practical information

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

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Accommodation

Where this château is

Fontaine · Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

127a Bd Paul Langevin, 38600 Fontaine

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 4 49 23 29 03

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Frequently asked

Does the château de la Rochette have another name?: It is also known as château de Planta, after the Falquet de Planta family who owned it in the 18th century.
Since when has the name château de la Rochette been used?: The name became common in the 20th century, after renovation work revealed that the building had been constructed on a rock.
Who originally built the château de la Rochette?: It originates from a 15th-century fortified house built by Jacques de Sassenage for his son Claude.
How can I reach the château de la Rochette by public transport?: The La Poya tram stop on line A and the Charvet bus stop on line 19 are both nearby.