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Origin and history

The castle of La Roche was in the Middle Ages the strong house of the local seigneury, owned by the family La Palu. In 1300, Pierre La Palu separated this seigneury from that of Varambon and passed it on to his son Humbert. The property remains in this family until the 16th century, before being passed on to Claude de Rie, Marquise de Varambon and Countess de Varax, who bequeaths it to Jean-François Berliet, already owner of the Château de Chiloup. On the latter's death, the Château de La Roche passed to his nephew Jean D'Ivoley, whose family kept him until 1807, when he was transferred to Charles O的Brien.

The castle consists of a central body, a terrace with a round corner tower, and commons, all surrounded by a park. According to the sources, Jean-Pierre d'Ivoley, son of Jean d'Ivoley, asked on his deathbed for the construction of the Notre-Dame-de-l'Orme chapel, located nearby on the estate. This request was reportedly entrusted to his wife, Angélique de Bertrier, although the details of this foundation remain partially documented.

The archives also mention links between the castle and other local seigneuries, such as Varambon, and with noble families such as the Berliet. These successive transmissions reflect the typical alliances and heritages of regional aristocracy between the Middle Ages and the early 19th century. The nearby chapel, Notre-Dame-de-l'Orme, also bears witness to the religious practices and pious foundations associated with these families.

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