Can you visit the château de la Rochette?

No verified visiting conditions are available; the building belongs to the town and long housed a special-needs educational institute.

How old is the château de la Rochette?

It dates back to the 12th century, though the original structure was destroyed in the 17th century and rebuilt in the 19th.

Why was the château destroyed?

Louis XIII ordered its destruction in 1630, following a siege linked to the conflicts over Savoy's annexation.

What remains of the medieval château?

Remains include a round tower and a moat crossed by a stone bridge.

Château de la Rochette

Rochette Castle

Valgelon-La Rochette

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Valgelon-La Rochette

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Château de la Rochette stands in Valgelon-La Rochette (Savoie), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château de la Rochette stands on a rocky spur above the town of La Rochette, overlooking the Gelon river in Savoy. Founded in the 12th century, demolished by royal order in the 17th century and rebuilt in the 19th, it combines medieval remains with later additions such as its corner turrets. Visitors can still see the remains of a round tower and an old moat crossed by a stone bridge.

Written from Château de la Rochette (Savoie)

What to know

The site sits on elevated ground, so reaching it involves walking uphill.
The château served as a special-needs educational institute until 2021, which explains some of the more recent fittings seen on site.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.
The visible remains span several periods, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.

Where this château is

Valgelon-La Rochette · Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

73110 Valgelon-La Rochette

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de la Rochette?: No verified visiting conditions are available; the building belongs to the town and long housed a special-needs educational institute.
How old is the château de la Rochette?: It dates back to the 12th century, though the original structure was destroyed in the 17th century and rebuilt in the 19th.
Why was the château destroyed?: Louis XIII ordered its destruction in 1630, following a siege linked to the conflicts over Savoy's annexation.
What remains of the medieval château?: Remains include a round tower and a moat crossed by a stone bridge.