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'Châlus' is a small village and commune in the Haute-Vienne ''département'' of France, in the Limousin ''région''. Population (1999): 1,759.
Chalus' claim to fame is that Richard I of England was killed here by a crossbow bolt, shot by one Pierre Basile while besieging the castle in 1199.
Châlus has a ruined castle (now named 'Château de Chalus-Chabrol').
Richard's bowels are still preserved in the chapel, and there is a medieval garden. Other attractions of the village include a museum dedicated to the chestnut.
★ Town council website (in French)
★ Tourism office website (in French)
★ About the Chateau (in French)
| Contents |
| History |
| Sights |
| External links |
History
Chalus' claim to fame is that Richard I of England was killed here by a crossbow bolt, shot by one Pierre Basile while besieging the castle in 1199.
Sights
Châlus has a ruined castle (now named 'Château de Chalus-Chabrol').
Richard's bowels are still preserved in the chapel, and there is a medieval garden. Other attractions of the village include a museum dedicated to the chestnut.
External links
★ Town council website (in French)
★ Tourism office website (in French)
★ About the Chateau (in French)
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