Our weekend favourites
You’ll never get bored in the Brive region! Make the most of the lively markets (yes, food is a real celebration here 😉), concerts and music festivals, not to mention the sometimes very original tours.
Don’t miss out on any of the day-to-day festivities – check out our dedicated page.
Friday 31 July
Today’s fairs and/or markets: in Allassac all morning on the Place de la République and in Juillac from 4.30 pm to 7 pm (in the car park, opposite Vival).
- GUIDED TOURS:
- Tour of Turenne: Visit Turenne, one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages, and be treated to some stunning views – 10.30 am
Perched on its hilltop, Turenne pulls out all the stops. Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France (PBVF), it proudly displays its past… and its valiant character. Set off on a 1½-hour in-depth exploration of this village steeped in history.
- Tour of the EDF Saillant Dam from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm.
Why is the dam located here? Who was behind its construction? How does it work? Once you’ve passed through the gate, climb up onto the dam and discover the history of one of the oldest hydroelectric power stations in the department.
Booking essential on 05 55 24 08 80.
- Gourmet tour from 10.00 am to 12.15 pm
During this gourmet tour through the narrow streets of Brive’s historic centre, your tour guide will take you on a journey through the mouth-watering world of some of our local businesses.
- Guided canoe trip: Le Saillant – Saint Viance (Base Sports Loisirs Vézère) from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
Organised by the Vézère Ardoise Art and History Region and the Sport Loisirs Vézère centre in partnership with the Corrèze FAL. Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Bookings: 05 55 84 73 54. - On St Pa’ Fridays: food and musical entertainment from 6 pm.
Festive market in the market hall with the participation of all the local associations of St Pardoux-l’Ortigier.
Enquiries: 06 88 16 37 50.
Cours du Lac du Causse: Zumba from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm on the beach behind Le Moulin. Free.
Every Friday, from 16 July to 23 August, come and discover Zumba and give it a go with “Harmony Danse”.Festi’Barbecues in Malemort from 7.00 pm to 12.30 am at the open-air theatre (near the Town Hall).
Intergenerational evenings to enjoy with family or friends. A summery, friendly atmosphere with a DJ, bandas, an open-air café area and a food market under the Corrézium. Themed evenings throughout the summer. Free entry.Festive market in Saint-Robert from 7.00 pm.
Festive market organised by the Saint-Robert Festival Committee, from 7.00 pm, in the village square.- Aperitif concert at the Vallon d’Estivaux featuring the band The Road Songs.
Free entry. Voluntary donations for the artists. Charcuterie and cheese platters available by reservation.
- Summer concerts at Turenne Castle: a live concert with the Trio LunA NovA at 8 pm.
Settle into the château’s cosy atmosphere and let the music carry you away amidst one of the region’s most beautiful panoramic views.The Mess des Officiers, the château’s gourmet kiosk, will be offering food and drink on site to complement the evening.
- Fridays at the bandstand: L’Art en Masse in Objat from 9.00 pm to 10.30 pm
Concert featuring the band “L’Art en Masse” at the bandstand in the municipal park. Free entry
Saturday 1 August
- Discover Brive’s main market on Place de la Guierle and in the Halle Georges Brassens.
Another market is also held on Place Thiers on Saturday mornings (in front of the Halle Gaillarde).
- Music on Saturdays: Noon concert ( pop, French funk). Esplanade Bernard Murat , 10.00–12.00, from 11 July to 22 August 2026.
Enjoy a relaxing break and a musical atmosphere every Saturday morning in Brive-La-Gaillarde, on the Esplanade Bernard Murat (opposite the theatre), to extend the pleasure of the markets. It’s the perfect opportunity to soak up the sun, relax on a terrace and watch the performers whilst enjoying a drink.See the detailed programme.
GUIDED TOURS:
-Guided tour: Brive, its History and Heritage at 10.30 am and 3 pm.
Brive has been a crossroads in the Corrèze region since prehistoric times; the settlement, which began to form as early as the 5th century around the sanctuary of Saint Martin the Spaniard, took advantage of this strategic location to flourish...
Meet at the Tourist Office on Place du 14 Juillet in Brive. In July and August, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10.30 am and 3.00 pm. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.- Lissac Festival: Soapbox race at 2.00 pm (registration from 1.30 pm)
At 9.00 pm: concert featuring the band Les Tontons Funkers. - Bean-to-bar tour – Chocolaterie Lamy from 3.00 pm to 4.15 pm.
Tour of the Bean-to-Bar facility and demonstration of the steps involved in making a chocolate bar.
Tasting of three single-origin ‘Bean to Bar’ chocolates.
Bookings: 05 55 18 91 26 - Film and Snack: *Entre ciel et terre* at the Rex cinema at 4.00 pm.
A film + a snack + entertainment. Suitable for ages 3 and over
Animated films
Enquiries: 05 55 22 41 69 - Eclectica Music Festival in Segonzac: ‘Words of Sara’ at Segonzac Church at 8.30 pm.
The ECLECTICA Festival returns for a new edition from 18 July to 14 August 2026, celebrating musical diversity in an authentic setting, in the heart of the Corrèze village of Segonzac.
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- Saint-Robert Festival: *La voix humaine* at St Robert’s Church at 9.00 pm
Guitar recital ‘La voix humaine’ – Thibaut GARCIA on guitar.
Sunday 2 August
- There are plenty of markets in the morning, including the Objat market and the Malemort market. Check out our‘Markets throughout the week’ section.
Your flea market and car boot sale dates:
- Monthly flea market at the Halle Brassens in Brive-La-Gaillarde from 8am to 5pm.
- Monthly Malemort Collectors’ Fair from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm at the Salle Fréchinos – 06 95 21 09 91
- Garage sale in Sadroc from 9.30 am to 6 pm – Registration: 06 15 98 86 62
- Flea market in Lissac from 8.30 am. As part of the festival.
- Detox Sunday: Free Old School concert – La Halle Gaillarde, 10.00–14.00.
Every Sunday morning from12 July to23 August at La Halle Gaillarde.
On the programme: Free yoga class from 10am to 11am and a concert with drinks from 12 noon to 2pm. - Stand-up paddleboarding in Garavet-Allassac at 2pm and 3pm.
Two one-hour sessions from 2 pm to 3 pm and from 3 pm to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Sundays for groups of 10 people.
Booking essential. 05 55 84 73 54. - Classes at Lac du Causse: Tai Chi every Sunday from 16 July to 23 August, from 7.00 pm, on Plage du Moulin.
Tai Chi sessions, led by “Tai Chi Chuan Style Yang Corrèze”
Free and no registration required.
- Lissac-sur-Couze Festival: Open-air café atmosphere from 7.00 pm with snacks and food trucks on site.
- At 9.00 pm, the show *Ca va foirer* with the Compagnie Épi “C” Tout.
- Followed by a dance party with DJ DAV’.
