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Flanked by two towers of black stone, it was built in the 14th century and was the birthplace of General Lafayette in 1757. In 1917, Scottish-born American industrialist John C. Moffat purchased the castle to serve as a center of philanthropy for people affected by World War I. Following the war he renovated it completely to preserve documents and objects relating to General Lafayette. The Château de Chavaniac is now a museum open to the public.

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  • Château de Chavaniac
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  • Flanked by two towers of black stone, it was built in the 14th century and was the birthplace of General Lafayette in 1757. In 1917, Scottish-born American industrialist John C. Moffat purchased the castle to serve as a center of philanthropy for people affected by World War I. Following the war he renovated it completely to preserve documents and objects relating to General Lafayette. The Château de Chavaniac is now a museum open to the public.
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  • Flanked by two towers of black stone, it was built in the 14th century and was the birthplace of General Lafayette in 1757. In 1917, Scottish-born American industrialist John C. Moffat purchased the castle to serve as a center of philanthropy for people affected by World War I. Following the war he renovated it completely to preserve documents and objects relating to General Lafayette. The Château de Chavaniac is now a museum open to the public.
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