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.

Application: THE FORTRESS OF CHÂLUCET

By downloading the free application "La Forteresse de Châlucet", you will discover the history of the site in a playful way, through the characters and the highlights. From the origins around 1130 with the construction of the first castle, to the transformation of the palace by Géraud de Maulmont at the end of the 13th century, until its destruction, the different lives of Châlucet are told. Enter the castle, its town and meet the people who lived there. From July onwards, download "the fortress of Châlucet" for free before your visit to the castle. 

The application uses several types of immersive technologies: 360° reconstruction, aiming points, augmented reality, video, etc. Download the Châlucet fortress for free on the Appstore and Google Play. 

You are not equipped? A tablet can be lent to you at the site's reception centre, during the castle's opening hours. Please note: due to health restrictions linked to the Coronavirus pandemic, the loan of tablets to the Châlucet reception centre is no longer possible.

Information on the "Fortress of Châlucet" application.

The Ligoure forest park, a sensitive natural site

The Châlucet fortress and the adjacent Ligoure park are of great landscape, botanical and ornithological interest. The forest park of the Ligoure estate covers 40 hectares and is located at the confluence of the Ligoure river and the Gabie stream in the commune of Saint-Jean-Ligoure. It is part of a larger estate of 400 hectares, created in the second half of the 19th century by Frédéric Le Play.

The interpretation trail of the Ligoure forest: an educational information medium

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.

Duration: 3 to 4 hours. Distance: 7 km. Difference in altitude: 180 metres.

Download the map of the walk in the Forêt de Ligoure

You can also take a trip to Châlucet with Terra Aventura!