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The Château de Bity (French pronunciation: [ʃato də biti]) is a château in Sarran, Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
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 then president of China Jiang Zemin to the castle in October 1999. [4] [5] In July 2012, he hosted François Hollande, who was the current French president. [4] [6]
The château was listed as an official monument in 1969. [1]
45°25′01″N 1°55′16″E / 45.4169°N 1.9211°E