Manoir de Ban
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The Manoir de Ban, or Champ de Ban Estate Manor, is a manor house located at Corsier-sur-Vevey on the banks of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. The property is known for having been Charlie Chaplin's home for 25 years, from 1952 until his death in 1977.[1] It houses a museum dedicated to the life and work of its former owner, named Chaplin's World, which opened in April 2016 after 15 years in development.[2][3]
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Manoir de Ban | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | neoclassical |
Town or city | Corsier-sur-Vevey |
Country | Switzerland |
Construction started | 1840 |
Owner | Charlie Chaplin Genii Capital (since 2008) |
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Size | 12,378 sq ft (1,150.0 m2) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Philippe Franel |
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The manor is listed as a heritage site of Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National Significance.[4]