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Origin and history

The Château de la Chassaigne is a building located in Chevagnes, in the Allier department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, it is distinguished by its square towers in decorative bricks and its structure on several levels. Its location, southeast of the village and east of the Drenial hamlet, makes it a local architectural landmark.

In 1503, the squire Anthoine de Thony declared that Anne de France, duchess of Bourbon, was holding a "hostel, land and estate" at the Chassaigne, valued at 15 pounds. This document attests to its existence from the beginning of the sixteenth century. The castle then passed to the Fosse family in the 18th century, as evidenced by parish records.

A notable event took place on 23 January 1787, when Charles de la Fosse, son of Pierre (former supplier of the Royal Navy), married in the castle. This detail reveals the social importance of the place, linked to influential families in the region. Sources also mention its presence in specialized works on the Bourbonnais castles.

The building thus embodies local history, combining residential architecture and seigneurial heritage. Its evolution reflects the social and economic dynamics of the region, from feudal times to the Old Regime.

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