In search of Richard the Lionheart today! Headed off towards Chalus the village where Richard was killed during the siege of Chalus Chateau on 4th April 1199. While he was away fighting in the Crusade the French noblemen prepared their fortifications for their revolt when he returned. His mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, tried to hold it all together for him while he was away but without much luck. Richard returned and attempted to win back the lands but failed, being killed at Chalus. Maybe where we had our morning coffee he laid dying!
We arrived at St Yrieix-la-Perche before lunch. This town has been the centre of the pottery trade in France for hundreds of years; it is also listed as one of the top 100 “Plus Beaux Detours de France”. It has a lovely presentation with a 12thC Romanesque church and a keep of great historical importance – I failed to see this side of it though!
We didn’t leave until late in the afternoon – the Aire was not to the normal French standard! Made our way down the road a little to the next Aire at Lanouaille which was very pleasant.
Helene cooked up her red and black currents picked at Oradour –sur-Glane – they smelt delicious.
Another warm day - around 27oC but with a cooling breeze blowing.
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