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Château de Châlus-Chabrol is a window into France’s royal and medieval past. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Château de Châlus-Chabrol
In the Haute-Vienne, the Château de Châlus-Chabrol holds a dramatic place in the history of Europe: it was here, in 1199, that King Richard the Lionheart of England was struck by a crossbow bolt while besieging the castle, and died of his wound days later. This mighty medieval fortress, dominated by its great cylindrical keep, thus witnessed the end of one of the most famous warrior-kings of the Middle Ages. Restored and open to visitors, the castle tells the story of Richard's fatal siege and of the region's feudal past, its towers and halls evoking the age of chivalry. Historic, atmospheric and forever linked to the death of the Lionheart, the Château de Châlus-Chabrol is a fascinating medieval site in the Limousin countryside, an essential stop for lovers of history and the legend of Richard the Lionheart.