When was the Château du Mollard-Rond built?

It was built in the first half of the 14th century by Guillaume de Paladru, then altered in the 17th century.

Is the Château du Mollard-Rond a listed monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1998 order, which also protects its outbuildings, farm and terraced mound.

What can be seen inside the château?

The interest lies mainly in the structural features and in a painted fireplace on the first floor.

Where is the Château du Mollard-Rond located?

It stands in the commune of Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne, in the Isère department, on the former border between Savoy and the Dauphiné.

Château du Mollard-Rond

Mollard-Rond Castle

Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne

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Château du Mollard-Rond stands in Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne (Isère), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 14th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Château du Mollard-Rond stands on a rise at Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne, in the Isère department, right on the old boundary between Savoy and the Dauphiné. Built in the early 14th century by Guillaume de Paladru and later altered in the 17th century, this fortified house follows a U-shaped plan whose two wings and tall roofs give the building a restrained but dignified character. Inside, the painted fireplace on the first floor stands out in an interior where structure matters more than ornament. The even slope of the ground beneath the château suggests an earlier motte.

What to know

The château has been listed as a monument historique since 1998, along with its outbuildings, farm and terraced mound.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.
The building sits on raised ground, so reaching it involves some incline.
As public visiting arrangements are not well documented, it is advisable to check conditions before travelling there.

Where this château is

Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne · Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne, Isère

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA38000007
Period of construction: first half of the 14th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

When was the Château du Mollard-Rond built?: It was built in the first half of the 14th century by Guillaume de Paladru, then altered in the 17th century.
Is the Château du Mollard-Rond a listed monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1998 order, which also protects its outbuildings, farm and terraced mound.
What can be seen inside the château?: The interest lies mainly in the structural features and in a painted fireplace on the first floor.
Where is the Château du Mollard-Rond located?: It stands in the commune of Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne, in the Isère department, on the former border between Savoy and the Dauphiné.