Can you visit the château de Bity?

The available information does not specify any visiting conditions, opening hours or fees for this château.

Why is the château de Bity well known?

It owes its fame to its purchase in 1969 by Jacques and Bernadette Chirac, who made it their country residence in Corrèze.

How old is the château de Bity?

The present building was rebuilt in the early 17th century after a fire in 1579.

Is the château de Bity a protected monument?

Yes, its façades and roofs, along with those of the two pavilions, have been listed as a historic monument since 1969.

Château de Bity

Bity Castle

Sarran

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Where: Sarran

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Château de Bity stands in Sarran (Corrèze), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de Bity stands in the commune of Sarran, in the Corrèze department, its main building dating from the early 17th century and flanked by four square towers with corner turrets. Rebuilt after a fire in 1579 during the Wars of Religion, it still has a terraced courtyard lined with two 18th century pavilions leading to a garden. It is best known today as the former residence of Jacques Chirac, who bought it with his wife Bernadette in 1969.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 3 April 1969, which protects its façades and roofs along with those of the two pavilions.
The building seen today dates mainly from the early 17th century, after reconstruction following the 1579 fire.
Two 18th century pavilions flank the terraced courtyard leading to the garden.
The château belonged to Jacques and Bernadette Chirac from 1969 onwards.

Where this château is

Sarran · Corrèze · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Sarran, Corrèze

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00099885
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

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Can you visit the château de Bity?: The available information does not specify any visiting conditions, opening hours or fees for this château.
Why is the château de Bity well known?: It owes its fame to its purchase in 1969 by Jacques and Bernadette Chirac, who made it their country residence in Corrèze.
How old is the château de Bity?: The present building was rebuilt in the early 17th century after a fire in 1579.
Is the château de Bity a protected monument?: Yes, its façades and roofs, along with those of the two pavilions, have been listed as a historic monument since 1969.