Château de Châlus-Chabrol

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Château de Châlus-Chabrol, Medieval castle in Châlus, France

The castle comprises a circular keep from the 12th century and a residential building constructed between the 11th and 13th centuries.

King Richard the Lionheart met his death at this castle in 1199 when he was struck by a crossbow bolt during a siege.

The castle served as a strategic point protecting routes between Paris and Spain, as well as connecting the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.

The French Ministry of Culture designated the castle as a historical monument in 1925, though public access has been restricted since 2006.

The internal organs of King Richard the Lionheart remain interred within the castle's chapel, marking a permanent connection to English royal history.

Location: Châlus

Inception: 11 century

GPS coordinates: 45.65756,0.97930

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39

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