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Vallin Castle

Description

Built in the 14th century and partially remodelled in the 17th and 18th centuries, the château consists of a main building topped with high Dauphiné-style roofs, a round tower, a chapel adjoining a second medieval tower, and a ceremonial courtyard.
Overlooking the valley of La Tour-du-Pin and nestled at the heart of more than 200 hectares of forests, meadows, and ponds, the Château de Vallin is a haven of peace and greenery, offering an unspoilt natural setting. Built in the 14th century by the Vallin family, who owned it directly for five centuries, the Château de Vallin—now a privately owned historic residence—was partly remodelled and enhanced in the 18th century.

The wall paintings in the Neo-Gothic drawing room and the Romantic dining room are unique in the region and deserve particular attention, as do the tufa fountain and the grotto-style fireplace. Within the grounds, the lime-tree avenue—300 metres long, lined with 70 magnificent trees and bordered by two parallel paths of hornbeam hedges and romantic hollies—along with the majestic, centuries-old cedars of Lebanon, all contribute to this preserved natural environment.

Located on the edge of the Vallin Forest, the estate provides an ideal starting point for a variety of family walks and hikes.

For the past twenty years, the Château de Vallin has undergone an extensive restoration programme, earning it the “Historic Heritage” and “Heritage in Isère” labels, as well as the national awards “VMF–Jeunes” in 2000 and “VMF–Barclays Bank” in 2011.

The building has also been awarded the “Heritage in Isère” label, recognising the outstanding heritage value of a site of departmental significance.

Technical Information

Lat, Lng
45.5318955.38682
Coordinates copied
Altitude
540 m
Point of Interest updated on 18/02/2026

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Date and time

  • From 06/06/2026 to 07/06/2026 from 14:00 to 18:00
  • From 19/06/2026 to 21/06/2026 from 10:00 to 18:00
  • From 09/07/2026 to 20/08/2026
  • From 19/09/2026 to 20/09/2026 from 10:00 to 18:00

Additional information

Updated by

Office de Tourisme des Vals du Dauphiné - 17/02/2026
www.tourisme-valsdudauphine.fr/
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Price(s)

Adult: 7 € (over 11) Child (7-11 years): 5 €. Free entry for children under 6.

Open period

From 06/06 to 07/06/2026 between 2 pm and 6 pm. From 19/06 to 21/06/2026 between 10 am and 6 pm. From 09/07 to 20/08/2026 Guided tour on Thursday from 2.30 pm and from 4 pm. From 19/09 to 20/09/2026 between 10 am and 6 pm.

Contact

Phone :
04 74 33 45 19
06 12 38 62 30

Email : lettre-de-france@laposte.net

Website : http://www.chateauvallin.com/

History, culture and heritage

Although the Vallin family appears early in the texts, in the entourage of the Virieu, branch of Faverges, it was only in 1328 that Girard de Vallin acknowledged holding in fief from the Dauphin, his manse of Chataignier, except for the homage he owed to the lord of Vinay (coseigneur of La Tour-du-Pin). There is no mention of the fortified house itself in the tributes and acknowledgements that follow, until 1540 when it is mentioned for the first time. The de Vallin family still owned the castle during the French Revolution; it was looted in July 1789 during the troubles of the "Great Fear", then partly restored by Laurent de Vallin immediately after the revolutionary turmoil. The Vallin castle stands on the edge of a plateau (500 meters above sea level) defended on its western flank by a steep escarpment. The slope is less steep, but still present to the north, overlooking the Trièves flatlands dotted with ponds. On the east and south sides, fields and meadows have been organized by a series of walls and courtyards protecting the heart of the buildings. Arriving from the south, where the main entrance is located, one encounters a gateway, a long driveway and a dwelling forming a porch, giving access to the courtyard of honour. To the west of the courtyard is the old dwelling and its arched retaining walls. To the east is the chapel, flanked by a tower. Another gate opens onto a large bridle path lined with lime trees.

Tips

Nicknamed the "Castle of Books", Vallin has also become one of the major book centers in the Vals du Dauphiné and Nord Isère regions, organizing numerous events around books and the written word. We can host family events (christenings, weddings, reunions, rallies, birthdays), as well as business and association events (seminars, receptions, exhibitions, product presentations), in an exceptional setting: romantic dining room, company lounge, courtyard of honor, lime tree alley. Marquees for up to 500 people available.

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Yes

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25 Place de la République 38480 Pont de Beauvoisin France

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