Château Chavat, Neoclassical castle in Podensac, France

Château Chavat is a neoclassical castle in Podensac featuring Art Deco stained glass windows crafted by Bordeaux glassmaker Léon Delmas throughout its interior spaces. These refined glass panels showcase detailed artistry and add decorative elegance to the rooms.

The castle, its park and the water tower were built in 1917. The park layout is by landscaper Charles Bouhana, while the castle is attributed to the architect Marmisse and the water tower to Le Corbusier. The town later bought the estate, which was split and partly built over in the second half of the 20th century; the disused water tower now stands across rue Pierre Vincent. The castle was classified as a monument historique on 3 July 2006.

The park features marble and bronze sculptures, including Renaissance works and antique replicas from the Nelli Foundry, signed by artist Pio Welonski.

The castle grounds are open to visitors and maintained by the municipality for public enjoyment. The park areas allow for walking and exploring the different sections at a leisurely pace.

The Temple of Venus in the park is ringed by marble benches whose feet are carved as winged lions. Its marble statue, Vénus à la toilette, was stolen in 2007; sculptor Coralie Quincey made the replacement installed in 2017.