Chapel and tower remains, the keep and farm to the rear

Chalus and Segur le Chateau

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May 31st 2019
so we set off to see Richard the Lionhearts entrails ! Which are reputedly buried at Chateau de Chalus-Chabrol. We had visited before but it had been closed, today we were lucky. Richard was killed here in 1199. The castle was very interesting - an old painting - the original fountain - the gardens are yet to be restored. The castle has been used as a farmhouse. In the chapel remain is a sculpture ... read more

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