Château de Châlus Maulmont

Château de Châlus Maulmont is a medieval castle ruin in the town of Châlus in central France. The remains show a rectangular layout with two distinct towers on the eastern side, reflecting the military design of the 13th century.

Built between 1265 and 1270 by Géraud de Maulmont, a counselor to the Viscountess of Bourgogne, the castle served as both residence and fortress. It represented the military and residential strength of a noble family in central France during the High Middle Ages.

The place is named after its founding family and reflects the bonds between local nobility and regional authority in the Middle Ages. Today you can see how the ruins sit within the modern town, showing how these old stones remain part of daily life.

The ruins sit in central Châlus along Rue Gourdon and are easily reached on foot. As an open site, the remains can be visited freely, though visitors should be careful around unstable structures.

In 1994 one of the two eastern towers collapsed without warning, burying several nearby buildings and vehicles. This sudden event left visible marks on the modern town and shows the ongoing dangers posed by these aging structures.

Location: Châlus

GPS coordinates: 45.65550,0.97833

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20