Châlucet Fortress

The mediaeval fortress of Châlucet  is one of the major heritage sites of the Limousin built on the summit and slopes of a rocky outcrop. Two fortifications: lower Châlucet is the oldest (12^th – 16^th century) with the famous "Jeannette Tower" and higher Châlucet (13^th century) both a military establishment and a luxurious residence; dismantled by the  Consuls of Limoges at the end of the 16^th century; one of the most beautiful ruins in France; excavations and consolidation work in progress.

Châlucet Adventure, the game 

Discover Châlucet through a game of riddles on your smart phone or tablet. Set off with the 'archeonaut' Céleste Desfonaine's team on an epic virtual adventure steeped in history of this mediaeval fortress.

Information on the Chalucet game.

Ligoure nature site

Châlucet fortress and the adjacent park of Ligoure are of great landscape, botanical and ornithological interest. The 40-hectare, forested park of the Ligoure estate is situated at the confluence of the River Ligoure and the Gabie stream near the town of Saint-Jean-Ligoure. It's part of a larger, 400-hectare estate created by Frédéric Le Play in the second half of the 19^th century.

The Ligoure forest interpretation trail: a pedagogical resource

The educational panels, set up along the whole trail, describe the historical, patrimonial  and natural wealth of the places: each of the 10 stations that make up the trail are an opportunity to learn about the notable points of the site with clear and illustrated information.

 Download the brochure presenting the Ligoure forest