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. Simon Villemarette built the castle in the style of a 14th-century chateau in 1981 in anticipation of the

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, and it was strong enough to survive hurricanes Katrina, Isaac, and Ida, although it required repairs following Katrina. Charles and Jean Kuhl bought the castle in 1995 and sold it in 2014.

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