The common Châlus is located in the Limousin, Haute-Vienne, south-west of Limoges and north-east of Périgueux. She is known for being the place where the English King Richard the Lionheart was mortally wounded in 1199.
Châlus is called Chasluç in Limousin, a dialect of Occitan. Locally, in patois Châlusien, the name of the city was always pronounced "Chelu", as illustrated by the endorsement on a drawing of 1700, representing Castle Châlus in 1460. The first mention of Châlus brevior appears in the Vita of St. Vaast, drafted in the sixth century, who was born in a place called Leucus, which could be Châlus (Castrum Leucus). Châlus (Castel Lucius, Castelluccio) is then quoted in two charters of the cartulary of the Abbey of Beaulieu at 885. The transition from Castel (Castrum) Lucius (Leucus) to Châlus was discussed. Jordan of the Fayardie, archaeologist of the ancient monuments of Perigueux, feeds, for example, in 1750, confusion, attributing the founding of Châlus, like that of a place called Châlus near Montpont in Dordogne, Lucius Plancus Munatius on the basis of speculation. Châlus is ultimately regarded as a contraction of Chatelus, corruption or castellum of diminutives (castellucium, castellacius, etc..) Which mean "castle" or "little castle". Chalusset and Châlucet are diminutives of Châlus. Several origins of the name Châlus Chabrol have been advanced. In the 19th century, some writers, he was named after a Roman Lucius Capreolus, proconsul of Aquitaine under Augustus (son and grandson of the proconsul Duratius) Châlus Chabrol being the castrum-lucius (Châlus) of Capreolus (Chabrol ). This belief was reinforced by a legend, that the land of Châlus estimated to contain a treasure, consisting of a collection of life-size golden statues representing the family of Lucius Capreolus, and that would have been the cause of the seat of Richard Coeur de Châlus lion. Pins from the crest of the city, representing the Roman Proconsul Capreolus and his family return to this legend. For others, Chabrol comes from the word goat language limo, because the castle is perched on a steep site and a goat path led there ... or that only goats and deer (originally found capreolus) could go up. These speculations were old challenged at least from 1854, and the name of the first castle Châlus is now tied to that of Sir Bernard Chabrol who built the 11th century, based on earlier remains, and on request the Viscount of Limoges.
Visit Castle Chabrol Châlus: Symbol of the resistance of the Viscount of Limoges to the kingdom of England in the 12th century, the existence of this fortified place constantly is attested from the sixth century to the 9th century and confirmed by an entry in the records Beaulieu in 885. This fortress, the fifth property of Adhemar of Limoges, was made famous by the fact of the mortal wound received by Richard the Lionheart March 26, 1199. He died in this place April 6, 1199. Richard's body was buried in Fontevrault April 11, 1199, his heart at Rouen, his heart will remain in Châlus and buried in the chapel where they are supposed to always be. Geraud Maulmont of these common areas will receive as a donation in 1275. They belong to larger families of France until 1994. It is then that the Count de Bourbon Busset shall leave this house. Magdeleine Bermondet transform the right side of buildings in the late 17th century. She will be buried in the chapel of which we see the ruins.
Louis Aragon multipurpose room hosts an average of once a month, the association Cine Plus (mobile cinema). This association offers recent movies about a month after their national release. Films are projected on a screen of 7 m basis and have the stereo sound of the hall.
Music Festival June 21 in downtown.
Concerts and theater in town this summer.
The third weekend of July: Feast of the town with rides, pedal car race, and fireworks.
The third weekend in November: Day Nursery: exhibition sale of trees, shrubs, plants and crafts. Sale of cider and chestnuts.
Châteaux en Fête - Château de Châlus-Chabrol
- From 13 to 28 april 2024
- 2-4, Chemin du Château, Rue Chabrol
- Free visit - In the heart of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, the Châlus-Chabrol fortified castle bears witness to the power of its former owners. Built in the 11th century, it has belonged to such illustrious families as the Sullys, the Albrets and the Borgias. - 6 ?
Salon du Livre - Histoire & Terroirs
- On 20 april 2024
- Salle polyvalente Louis Aragon, place Salvador Allende
- History & Terroirs" themed book fair. Every year, this event brings together some forty publishers, authors and historical associations. In 2024, there will be a meeting at 10:30 a.m. with author Fabien Devilliers on his "Aventure mémorielle", and a lecture at 3 p.m. with Châlusian author Yves Aubard on "Richard C ? ur de Lion et le Limousin : une relation tumultueuse".
Marché de Châlus
- On 26 april 2024
- Avenue du 19 mars 1962
- Every Friday morning from 8am to 12pm (except the Friday following the fair - which takes place every 2nd Thursday of the month). Find among others : 3 market gardeners (Benjamin Foucaut légumes/oeufs) (Mazières légumes, plants de légumes, fruits primeurs), 1 greengrocer, 2 fishmongers (Ribet/Beyrand et la Maison Delbruyère), 1 butcher/checuter/caterer, 1 beekeeper (Guillout Pascal), 1 cheese maker/cream maker, 3 goat breeders/cheese makers (Chèvrerie de la Peytavigne, Bectard Laurence, Ferme des P'tits Loup), 1 cow farmer/cheese (Ferme de Faugeras), 1 poultry/egg farmer (Gérald Brun), 1 pig and veal farmer (La Petite ferme des Vergnes), 1 duck farmer (Ferme de Beauregard), 1 poultry, rabbit and egg farmer, 1 baker (special breads : kamut, petit épeautre, seeds…), 1 rotisserie, 1 sweet and savory pastry stall, 1 stall of African items… etc
Journée Préhistoire à Châlus
- On 27 april 2024
- 24 Rue Nationale, Écomusée
- A full day dedicated to prehistory in Châlus, with the association Préhistoire en Tardoire. Free admission. Program : - 10am-12pm, 2pm-5pm : Exhibition, book stall - 10am-12pm : Workshops/demonstrations on fire, cave art… (ages 6 and up) - 3pm : "Prehistory and the Tardoire Valley" conference
Marché de Châlus
- On 3 may 2024
- Avenue du 19 mars 1962
- Every Friday morning from 8am to 12pm (except the Friday following the fair - which takes place every 2nd Thursday of the month). Find among others : 3 market gardeners (Benjamin Foucaut légumes/oeufs) (Mazières légumes, plants de légumes, fruits primeurs), 1 greengrocer, 2 fishmongers (Ribet/Beyrand et la Maison Delbruyère), 1 butcher/checuter/caterer, 1 beekeeper (Guillout Pascal), 1 cheese maker/cream maker, 3 goat breeders/cheese makers (Chèvrerie de la Peytavigne, Bectard Laurence, Ferme des P'tits Loup), 1 cow farmer/cheese (Ferme de Faugeras), 1 poultry/egg farmer (Gérald Brun), 1 pig and veal farmer (La Petite ferme des Vergnes), 1 duck farmer (Ferme de Beauregard), 1 poultry, rabbit and egg farmer, 1 baker (special breads : kamut, petit épeautre, seeds…), 1 rotisserie, 1 sweet and savory pastry stall, 1 stall of African items… etc
Foire de Châlus
- On 9 may 2024
- Place Salvador Allende
- Every 2nd Thursday of the month, the Châlus fair welcomes you from 8am to 12pm around the Halle, avenue André Besse and Place Salvador Allende (Champ de Foire). Numerous retailers await you. Don't forget your shopping basket ! - You'll find 3 market gardeners (Benjamin Foucaut légumes/oeufs) (Mazières légumes, plants de légumes, fruits primeurs), 1 greengrocer, 2 fishmongers (Ribet/Beyrand et la Maison Delbruyère), 1 butcher/checuter/caterer, 1 beekeeper (Guillout Pascal), 1 cheese/cream maker, 3 goat breeders/cheeses (Chèvrerie de la Peytavigne, Bectard Laurence, Ferme des P'tits Loup), 1 cow farmer/cheese (Ferme de Faugeras), 1 poultry/egg farmer (Gérald Brun), 1 pork and veal farmer (La Petite ferme des Vergnes), 1 duck farmer (Ferme de Beauregard), 1 poultry, rabbit and egg farmer, 1 baker, 1 rotisserie, 1 pastry stall
Marché de Châlus
- On 17 may 2024
- Avenue du 19 mars 1962
- Every Friday morning from 8am to 12pm (except the Friday following the fair - which takes place every 2nd Thursday of the month). Find among others : 3 market gardeners (Benjamin Foucaut légumes/oeufs) (Mazières légumes, plants de légumes, fruits primeurs), 1 greengrocer, 2 fishmongers (Ribet/Beyrand et la Maison Delbruyère), 1 butcher/checuter/caterer, 1 beekeeper (Guillout Pascal), 1 cheese maker/cream maker, 3 goat breeders/cheese makers (Chèvrerie de la Peytavigne, Bectard Laurence, Ferme des P'tits Loup), 1 cow farmer/cheese (Ferme de Faugeras), 1 poultry/egg farmer (Gérald Brun), 1 pig and veal farmer (La Petite ferme des Vergnes), 1 duck farmer (Ferme de Beauregard), 1 poultry, rabbit and egg farmer, 1 baker (special breads : kamut, petit épeautre, seeds…), 1 rotisserie, 1 sweet and savory pastry stall, 1 stall of African items… etc
Scène Ouverte - Châlus
- On 18 may 2024
- Salle des fêtes
- Want to perform on stage ? Déci'bêêêle is for you ! - Organization of an open stage. Artists are free to register and perform.
Vide Greniers - Châlus
- On 18 may 2024
- Place Salvador Allende
- Do you have lots of things you no longer use ? Déci'bêêêle is for you ! - Bouge Tes Jeunes teens organize a garage sale and craft market.
Festival - Déci'Bêêêêle, le Festival qui Bouge ta Campagne #2
- On 18 may 2024
- Place Salvador Allende
- Garage sale organized by the Amicale Scolaire Bussieroise to benefit Bussière-Galant schools. - Full program : - 8am-5pm Craft market and garage sale (register by e-mail) - 9am-5pm Various games - 10am-12pm and 2pm-8pm Tombola, 2 ? per ticket - 1pm-3pm Film-debate - 8:30pm Tombola prize-giving ceremony - 5pm-8pm Open stage (registration by mail) - 9:30-11pm Concert by "Les p'tits fils de Jeanine" - Access to a free inflatable structure, children's games and the city park at Espace Hermeline.
