Initial construction 1ère moitié du XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Edited by Guillaume de Paladru, border area.
XVIIe siècle
Major transformations
Major transformations XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Gives its present appearance to the castle.
28 mai 1998
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 28 mai 1998 (≈ 1998)
Protection of the castle and its outbuildings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The castle, its commons, its farm and the hill with terraces (cad. A 364-366): registration by order of 28 May 1998
Key figures
Guillaume de Paladru - Initial constructor
Builds the strong house in the 14th century.
Origin and history
The castle of Mollard-Rond is a strong house built in the first half of the 14th century by Guillaume de Paladru. Located in Saint-Jean-d'Avelanne, in a border area between Savoy and Dauphiné, this monument reflects the geopolitical tensions of the time. Its location at the end of an eminence suggests a possible castral origin, reinforced by the regularity of the surrounding slope.
In the 17th century, the castle underwent major changes that gave it its present appearance, marked by a plan in U with two wings and high roofs. Although not architecturally innovative, its harmony and proportions give it a certain nobility. Inside, the painted fireplace on the first floor stands out as a remarkable decorative element, while other spaces retain structural simplicity.
Ranked a Historic Monument in 1998, the castle includes in its protection the main building, its communes, its farm and the terraces of the hill on which it is built. L'Isère, a department rich in fortified houses, counts this monument among its authentic examples, although little documented. Its state of conservation and its precise location (360 Chemin de Mollarond) make it a tangible testimony of local history, between medieval defense and seigneurial residence.
