Chalais Village

Located at the confluence of the Tude and Viveronne rivers, Chalais is a village of 1,700 inhabitants bordering the Dordogne and Saintonge regions. If you are looking for historical stories and heritage, look no further. This is the town for you!
Among the emblematic monuments of this village, you will find the cloister of Chalais. It was built in the 17th century by the princess of Chalais, Jeanne-Françoise de Talleyrand. The building is open on rare occasions, mainly in summer, for the Antiques Fair or the Arts and Crafts Fair.

How to evoke Chalais without talking about its castle? Dominating the Tude valley, this imposing monument fascinates by its history and its remarkable state of conservation. For nearly six centuries it was the property of the Talleyrand-Périgord family. An influential family, close to the court, and at the origin of a plot in 1626 to assassinate the Cardinal of Richelieu. But why, you ask? The answer will be revealed to you during the guided tour of the castle, organized by the Association for the Safeguarding of the Heritage of the Pays de Chalais. Perhaps on this occasion, you will be able to meet the famous humorist and owner of the place, Yves Lecoq.

Don't leave the village without having tasted its local specialty: the Veal of Chalais! A delicate and refined dish, with an incomparable flavor, that you can discover in the restaurants of our regional chefs. You will also find this product at the market, on the stalls of our butchers, every Monday of the week.

Finally, it will be possible to complete this culinary experience with a digestive stroll along the Tude. Picnic areas will be at your disposal at the "aire des lutins", as well as games for the children.