Can you visit the château de La Rochette?

No visiting information is available, and part of the building has been converted into housing since 2020.

Who built the château de La Rochette?

It was built between 1772 and 1778 by architect Victor Louis for François-Thomas Moreau, inspector general of the royal nurseries.

Is the château de La Rochette a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 1978 for its facades and interiors, and since 1995 for the château and its park as a whole.

Castle of La Rochette

La Rochette

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Where: La Rochette

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Château de La Rochette stands in La Rochette (Seine-et-Marne), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Built in the late eighteenth century on the banks of the Seine, the château de La Rochette owes its reputation to a precise scientific episode: Benjamin Franklin had one of the very first lightning rods in France installed there. Designed by architect Victor Louis for an inspector of the royal nurseries, the building is notable for the restraint of its classical facades. Restoration work begun in 2020 converted part of the building into housing, which means any visit should be approached with that in mind.

Written from Château de La Rochette (Seine-et-Marne)

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1978 and 1995, protecting the facades, roofs, interior staircase, salon and park.
Part of the building was converted into housing starting in 2020, which limits access to the interior.
No visiting hours or admission fees are published for this site.
The building stands on the banks of the Seine, between the allée Royale and the impasse du château, in La Rochette, Seine-et-Marne.

Where this château is

La Rochette · Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France

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Address

77000 La Rochette

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00087257
Period of construction: second half of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de La Rochette?: No visiting information is available, and part of the building has been converted into housing since 2020.
Who built the château de La Rochette?: It was built between 1772 and 1778 by architect Victor Louis for François-Thomas Moreau, inspector general of the royal nurseries.
Why is the château de La Rochette notable?: Benjamin Franklin had one of the very first lightning rods in France installed there.
Is the château de La Rochette a protected monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 1978 for its facades and interiors, and since 1995 for the château and its park as a whole.