Although Rousset can be traced back to the Romans, the first written mention comes in a 1050 document, under the name of "Rosselun" or "roscetum rosetum". In the Middle Ages, a castle as well as a church and chapels were built, as dwellings increased.

In the 9th century, Rousset belonged to Saint-Victor, then by 1143 the Knights Templar took over, followed by the Knights of Malta in 1307.

Under the French Revolution, the castle was destroyed.

The church was built in 1861.

It is now home to Atmel and STMicroelectronics.

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