Rochefourchat

Rochefourchat is a mountain commune situated at an elevation of 1006 meters in the Drôme department of southeastern France, covering an area of approximately 12.74 square kilometers with varied terrain ranging from 600 to 1513 meters in altitude.

The village has maintained its traditional rural character throughout the centuries, with population records showing a gradual decline from six inhabitants in 1968 to just one permanent resident recorded in recent official censuses.

Rochefourchat preserves traditional Provençal rural customs with its Saint Pierre church serving as the central community landmark, along with stone houses and narrow streets typical of mountain settlements in this region of France.

The commune is accessible via country roads with postal code 26340, and the nearest significant town is Die located about 20 kilometers to the northeast, while the village maintains a town hall with limited opening hours on Friday mornings.

Rochefourchat is recognized as one of the least populated communes in France, with only one permanent resident while maintaining seven dwellings that serve primarily as secondary residences or occasional accommodations for visitors seeking rural solitude.

Location: canton of La Motte-Chalancon

Location: Drôme

Location: arrondissement of Die

Elevation above the sea: 1,006 m

Shares border with: Pradelle, La Chaudière, Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert, Les Tonils

Address: 26340 Rochefourchat, France

Phone: +33475272601

Email: mairie.rochefourchat@gmail.com

GPS coordinates: 44.59861,5.24722

Latest update: November 25, 2025 20:59