This place steeped in history opens its doors to you and invites you to travel back in time to the Roman era, almost 2000 years ago, when its first stone was laid.
Steeped in life and fascinating stories, Le Château de Fontager has welcomed countless visitors throughout the centuries. Even today, it continues to enchant history enthusiasts, offering a unique immersion into a rich and captivating past.
As soon as you cross the threshold of the Château de FontagerThe story transports you to the heart of more than two millennia of history. Built on Roman remains dating from the 5th century BC, still visible in the basement cellar, the castle housed the nobility until the beginning of the 20th century.
According to legend, Pontius Pilate lived there when he was exiled to Gaul and governor of Vienne in 37 BC. It is even said that the village of Ponsas takes its name from his presence.
Today, you can explore this historic site while enjoying contemporary comfort and all modern amenities in the rooms and common areas. High ceilings, unique chandeliers, fleur-de-lis motifs, intimate sitting rooms, fairytale fireplaces, and a period well will transport you through the centuries, for an experience where past and present elegantly meet.
