Castle of Fallavier
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Attribution: By moi-meme - oeuvre personnelle, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1280296
The castle dates back at least to 1250. It was enlarged and reinforced in the 13th century by the counts of Savoy, but was gradually forsaken and lay in ruins by the 17th century. Since 1970, under the direction of its last owner Gabriel Merard, a group of volunteers have worked to restore the castle.
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