Château de Châlus Maulmont

Château de Châlus-Maulmont is a 13th-century castle built in 1280 by Géraud de Maulmont, advisor to the Viscountess of Limoges. Located on a hilltop in Châlus, the castle overlooks the rocky Tardoire valley and the rival Château de Châlus-Chabrol across the way. Originally a prestige residence with military features, it was surrounded by a defensive curtain wall and featured two distinct towers on its eastern side. Though significantly damaged during the French Revolution and subsequently dismantled and used as a prison, the ruins were classified as a historic monument in 1981. Today visitors can freely explore the remains along Rue Gourdon, viewing an interesting reminder of late 13th-century castle architecture.