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Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely LOVE castles!
So, this is the place to be.
You can imagine my excitement as I was driving down the road leading to this
little paradise.
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I was so amazed at how beautiful this castle is!
Chateau de Bon Reve...In Sulphur, LA.
Since I was intrigued by the history of it all, this led me to find out some details about this beautiful chateau.
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This castle was the vision of one man,
Mr. Dwaine Allen Ellender.
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It was named the Chateau de Bon Reve!
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Its name, "Chateau de Bon Reve," means "House of Good Dreams."
I see a place that's mysterious and magical...
A place where you can be whomever you want to be...
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Chateau de Bon Reve opened in March 2007 and was used for weddings, engagements, receptions, parties, dinners, luncheons, banquets, Christmas gatherings, Mardi Gras, and special events.
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Yes...I am in AWE!
INTERESTING FACTS --
Dwaine Allen Ellender designed and built Chateau de Bon Reve with his own two hands.
Chateau de Bon Reve is one of 7 castles in the state of Louisiana.
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Thank you so much,
Mr. Dwaine Allen Ellender,
for giving me the opportunity to photograph your beautiful establishment.
ANGELA L. MITCHELL
REVELATION ALM STUDIOS