Châlucet Château
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Fortress of ChâlucetChâlucet-Ligoure

Why is Châlucet Fortress a must-see in the Limousin?

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Just outside Limoges, the towers of Châlucet invite you to explore.

A must-see on the LIMOUSIN New Horizons itinerary, just a few kilometres from Limoges, come and discover Châlucet Fortress and the Ligoure Forest. 🍃

Hear ye, hear ye, ladies and gentlemen – step back in time and journey to the Middle Ages! 🏰

A comfortable, multi-storey co-ownership property for knights

Since the 12th century, various families of knights have settled at this strategic site, very close to Limoges. The castle village once boasted around twenty prestigious and spacious houses. You can explore their ruins with a guide or using the ‘Haute-Vienne Explor Games®’ app.

Say, Jeannette, can’t you see anything coming?

From the top of the Jeannette Tower, you can see for miles and miles! Standing 23 metres tall, it has overlooked the lower castrum since the late 12th century. Once a symbol of seigneurial power, it now offers an unrivalled 360° view of the Limousin forest.

Why is Châlucet a must-visit?

The Châlucet-Ligoure site is a magical place: the Briance and Ligoure streams converge here beneath the tall trees, and you can hear them murmuring… A journey through history and a chance to reconnect with nature await!

Châlucet Fortress: information and contact details

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Free Haute-Vienne Explor Games® app featuring two adventures: ‘Chalucet through the ages’ and ‘Ligoure: a family history’

Adventure

Set off to conquer Châlucet with Terra Aventura

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Good to know

Timetable

Self-guided tours available all year round.

Guided tours available by booking.

The Jeannette Tower and the upper castrum will open from 4 April.

On-site services

Outdoor picnic tables, toilets, drinking fountain, cold drinks vending machine, car park and coach parking, and a lending service for “Forteresse de Châlucet” tablets.

Practical advice

Don’t forget to bring a good pair of walking shoes and some water in case of hot weather.

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