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Château des Prés is located in the commune of Eclassan, in the department of Ardèche. Originally a simple peasant dwelling belonging to a local priory, the site was transformed into a fortified house in 1520. In 1762, Robert de Chateauneuf had the building rebuilt as a modern château flanked by four square towers, giving it its present appearance. The property changed hands several times in the 18th century: acquired by the Baron de Laroque de Munas in 1756, it was transferred to Pierre Maurice d'Argout by a contract dated 20 July 1791. The château has since remained associated with the La Roque family. During the Second World War, in 1944, it served as headquarters for Colonel Jouffrault for operations conducted between Annonay and Saint-Vallier; despite a bombardment from the nearby heights, the building remained intact thanks to fog that hampered target spotting. A private property, Château des Prés is not, to date, known to be protected as a historic monument.