Pontcharra (; ) is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. Population Personalities Pontcharra is the birthplace of former Formula One driver René Arnoux. Chevalier de Bayard, the legendary "knight without fear and without reproach", was born at the Château Bayard in Pontcharra. Twin towns Pontcharra is twinned with: Rovasenda, Italy, since 1973 See also Communes of the Isère department Château Bayard Avalon, France References External links Official site Communes of Isère Isère communes articles needing translation from French Wikipedia