Our weekend favourites
This weekend, with gourmet markets, medieval history, family shows, rugby and the grape harvest trail, there's something for everyone!
If you'd like to find out about other events, take a look at our full calendar.
Friday 12th September
Market in Allassac: stock up on local produce direct from producers at the market in the centre of Allassac.
Guided tour: Brive at the dawn of the 20th century.
Meet at 3pm in front of Saint Sernin church. During this stroll, you'll discover some of Brive's old monuments and how the town changed at the turn of the 20th century!
8€ per person, duration 1h30 - compulsory registration at the tourist office
Rugby match: Brive / Valence Romans. Come and cheer on our rugby team at 7.30pm for this 3rd day of Pro D2.
Prices: from €9 to €130
Saturday 12th September
- Discover Brive's big market on the Place de la Guierle and under the Halle Georges Brassens. There is also another market on Place Thiers on Saturday mornings (in front of the Halle Gaillarde). There's also a market in Perpezac-le-Blanc this Saturday.
On Saturday and Sunday, from 9.30am, take a trip back in time to the time of the Knights Templar. On both days, enjoy medieval entertainment at the Commanderie des Templiers in Varetz.
On the programme: Equestrian workshop at 10am and 3pm on both days. Numerous 12th century re-enactment workshops with the Knights Templar.
Prices: €10, free for children under 10. Payment on site.
Guided tour of Brive, its History and Heritage at 10am.
Brive, the crossroads of the Corrèze since prehistoric times, is full of fascinating stories. This tour will take you on a discovery of its rich heritage.
Departure from the Tourist Office. Duration: 1h30. Price: €5.From 2pm to 4.45pm, APF France handicap's "So'Frip" charity shop will be offering a bag sale of second-hand clothes at €5 for a 30-litre closed bag. There's plenty of bargains to be had to support their charity work. On the AFP premises, 117 impasse du tour de Loyre.
At L'Improviste, step into a world where everyday sounds become a real melody with the show "Ces petits bruits qui nous lient"! A magical 35 minutes, ideal for awakening children's imaginations and thrilling young and old alike. From 3 years upwards.
Mechanical show for all the family, from Monster Spectacular in Objat, Place Jean Lagarde, at 8.30pm.
On the programme: motorbike show, quad, scripted actions, reproduction of cinema stunts, crazy car, and exclusively the World of Cars with the arrival of the real Flash McQueen car for children!
Prices: Children (aged 3 to 12): €10 - Adults: €20 - PRM: €10
Sunday 14 September:
- Numerous morning markets, including the famous Objat market and the Malemort market. Find out about all our markets HERE.
The back-to-school event: the associations forum at the Espace des Trois Provinces in Brive. Discover over 200 local associations: sport, culture, leisure, solidarity, environment, health and education. From 10am to 6pm. Free admission.
Flea markets and garage sales:
- In Malemort, the Comité de Jumelage flea market, Rue Charles Boulle
- In La Chapelle-aux-Brocs, garage sale organised as part of the fête votive.
- In Sainte-Féréole, garage sale organised as part of the fête votive.For sports enthusiasts, there's the Trail des vendanges in Allassac. There are three routes on the programme: 14, 23 and 33 kilometres. The route follows the famous GR46 and alternates between rolling hills and steep paths. It's sure to appeal to trail enthusiasts in search of a sporting adventure and exceptional panoramic views.
Prices: pre-registration: €6.80 - on-site registration: €8
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