CASTLES DÉPARTEMENT DE L'ISÈRE

Château Borel is an early 20th-century château located in Saint-Egrève, Isère, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in 1903 by architects Morard and Bonnat on behalf of Charles Borel, director of a cement works, the château replaced a former medieval stronghouse. The building features refined Art Nouveau-style decorations including mosaics, stained glass, and woodwork reminiscent of 17th-century Italian palaces. Three exhibition rooms showcase restored ceilings painted by Louis Bardey and intricate wall paneling and joinery. Acquired by the municipality in 1937 to serve as town hall, the château now houses archived documents and cultural exhibits, representing an important example of early 20th-century architectural heritage in the region.

Château Chapeau Cornu is a 13th-century château located in Vignieu, Isère, between Lyon and Grenoble, built on the site of an ancient Roman camp. The château takes its name from two allied families, the Capella and the Cornuti, whose Latin names created this distinctive name. Originally a fortified stronghold, it has been transformed into a four-star hotel set within a large wooded park with heated swimming pool facilities. The château features a gourmet restaurant called Le Capella, set beneath stunning stone vaults, offering refined cuisine inspired by local and seasonal products, along with 13 elegantly appointed guest rooms.

Château de Bressieux is a spectacular 13th-century feudal fortress constructed in distinctive pink brick, dominating a height overlooking the Bièvre plain in Isère's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The castle was the seat of one of Dauphiné's four baronies, elevated to a marquisate by King Louis XIII in 1612. Medieval documents mention the site as early as 1107, though the current brick structure dates to the mid-13th century when Aymard VI rebuilt much of the fortress and the keep was constructed in 1276. The imposing ruins with their crenellated and machicolated towers, parapets, and dry moats exemplify medieval military architecture and testify to the château's powerful historical role. Now freely accessible to visitors and protected as a historical monument since 1904, the site also hosts live action role-playing events.

Château d'Anjou is an 18th-century mansion located in Anjou, Isère, whose 10-hectare park was redesigned in the 19th century by renowned landscape architects Henri and Achille Duchêne, the celebrated gardeners of European princes and kings. The estate features meticulously composed themed gardens including a Florentine garden, French garden, shade garden, and romantic ruins—the Pâris ruins and Aphrodite grotto. Listed as a historic monument since 2009, the château preserves its grand interior with a wrought-iron staircase, chapel, dining room, and decorative basement murals. Positioned near the Château d'Albon across the Valloire river, this property exemplifies 19th-century Romantic landscape design.