Château de Joannas

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The Château de Joannas, located in the village of Joannas in the Ardèche, is mentioned as early as the late 12th century under the de Joannas family, which died out in 1535. Built and remodelled between the 12th and 15th centuries, it follows a quadrangular plan of four wings around an inner courtyard, dominated by a square keep of dressed stone. Having passed by marriage to the de Fay-Peyraud family and then to the de Balazuc de Montréal family, it was divided into three parts in the 19th century. The municipality acquired part of it in 1983: the town hall has offices there, while the vaulted rooms on the ground floor host events and performances. The château has been listed (inscrit) as a historic monument since 17 December 1985.