Château de Chassagnes, Castle in Les Vans, France

Château de Chassagnes is a castle in the Vivarais region with characteristic pepper pot turrets and decorated tile roofing. The property consists of multiple buildings arranged around the original core, featuring a water supply system that once served the residence.

The site was first occupied by a donjon of the Prolhans family. In the mid-16th century the lords of Montjeu rebuilt it as a residence. In the 17th century the Iznard de Villefort family succeeded them, and the Chanaleilles family later made the last changes, placing their coat of arms above the entrance door.

The castle bears the name of a family that shaped the property across generations. The pepper pot turrets with glazed tiles show how minor noble families in this region lived and built their homes.

The castle sits near the Chassezac river in southwestern Ardèche and is surrounded by woodland and natural areas. Access is straightforward from the nearby village of Les Vans.

The castle's interior was substantially modernized during the 19th century with contemporary window designs and room layouts. Yet remnants of a garden from the 1930s and the original water system remain visible, offering glimpses into its past.