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Château De Bity
The Château de Bity is a château in Sarran, Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. History The château was re-built in the 17th century after it burned down in 1579. In 1925, it was acquired by William Noel Lucas-Shadwell, a British intelligence officer.Trotski chez Chirac '''', June 8, 2001 In 1934–1935, he invited to the castle. During World War II, it was a hiding place for members of the |
Château
A château (; plural: châteaux) is a manor house or residence of the lord of the manor, or a fine country house of nobility or gentry, with or without fortifications, originally, and still most frequently, in French-speaking regions. Nowadays a ''château'' may be any stately residence built in a French style; the term is additionally often used for a winegrower's estate, especially in the Bordeaux region of France. Definition The word château is a French word that has entered the English language, where its meaning is more specific than it is in French. The French word ''château'' denotes buildings as diverse as a medieval fortress, a Renaissance palace and a fine 19th-century country house. Care should therefore be taken when translating the French word ''château'' into English, noting the nature of the building in question. Most French châteaux are "palaces" or fine "country houses" rather than "castles", and for these, the word "château" is appropriate in English. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
