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The Château de Chavaniac aka Chateau Lafayette is a fortified manor house of eighteen rooms furnished in the Louis XIII style located in Chavaniac-Lafayette, Haute-Loire, in Auvergne province, France.
Située aux confins de l’Auvergne, dans le petit village de Chavaniac en Haute-Loire, cette maison forte du XIVe siècle, remaniée et restaurée plusieurs fois au cours de son histoire, est la demeure natale du célèbre Général Marquis de Lafayette
The Château de Chavaniac, modified three times since the fire that destroyed it during the late 17th century, reflects the renovations envisioned by the Suat family in 1701, the Lafayette family in 1790, and the Memorial managed by John Moffat starting in 1920.
Discover the Château de Chavaniac-Lafayette’s secret gardens... While exiting the castle, the park’s visit begins on a small terrace that is embellished by sculpted boxwood. Its balcony, shaded by linden trees, offers visitors an unobstructed view of the park.
This quiet but wonderful castle is a must-see for Americans in Auvergne. It's the birthplace of Lafayette and houses many of his treasures from the American Revolution including a lock of Washington's hair, Ben Franklin's ring, and original letters from the hero himself to important Americans and Napoleon.
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Le château de Chavaniac, maison-forte située à Chavaniac-Lafayette, à 92 km au sud-est de Clermont-Ferrand, entre Brioude (24 km) et Le Puy (30 km) (Haute-Loire), est la maison natale du marquis de La Fayette.
Château de Chavaniac, Chavaniac-Lafayette: See 95 reviews, articles, and 74 photos of Château de Chavaniac on Tripadvisor.
