Château de Bity

The Château de Bity is a château in Sarran, Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

Château de Bity

History

The château was re-built in the 17th century after it burned down in 1579.[1]

In 1925, it was acquired by William Noel Lucas-Shadwell, a British intelligence officer.[2] In 1934–1935, he invited Leon Trotsky to the castle.[2]

During World War II, it was a hiding place for members of the French Resistance,[3] and later served as a hospital.[3]

In 1969, it was acquired by Jacques Chirac, who went on to serve as president of France from 1995 to 2007.[2][4] He invited Jiang Zemin to the castle in October 1999.[4][5] In July 2012, he hosted François Hollande, France's current president.[4][6]

Architectural significance

The château was listed as an official monument in 1969.[1]

References


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