Famous Persons from Pontcharra, Rhône-Alpes, France
- Marion Borras - Born on November 24, 1997 - Sport cyclist
- Jacques Vettier - Born on December 8, 1959 - Crime fiction writer, and Children's writer
- René Arnoux - Born on July 4, 1948 - Formula One driver, and Racing automobile driver
- René Angelier - Born on April 19, 1922 - Official (died: July 29, 2005)