Children’s winter holiday guide 2025
Publié le 18 April 2025 par su_laetis
Holidays mean activities! We've selected the best things to do during the winter holidays in Brive and the surrounding area, in Corrèze! So whether you're a sporty type, a gourmet or just curious, you're bound to find what you're looking for! Ready to go? Let's get started...
Carnival
Don't miss the Malemort carnival, which will visit Brive town centre on Wednesday 5 March and parade through Malemort on Sunday 9 March.
If you're creative
Workshops at the Brive Cultural Centre
Brive's cultural centre is offering a range of courses during the holidays. Book on: 05 55 74 20 51
- Make your own video clip : Monday 24 February and Tuesday 25 February (from age 8). From musical creation to audiovisual production. From 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 4pm. Price: €35.
- Crochet: Wednesday 26 February from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 4pm. Learn the basics of crochet and make a personalised creation. For children aged 8 and over. Price: €20.
- Theatre: Thursday 27 February from 10am to 5pm. Performance at 5pm. For children aged 8 and over. Price: €20. Lunch will be provided in the form of a picnic.
- Hip-Hop: Friday 28 February: A fun, rhythmic introduction to urban dance. Duration: 2 hours - from 10am to 12pm. For children aged 8 and over. Price: €10.
- Dinosaur diorama: Friday 28 February: Create your own dinosaur museum!
On the programme: drawing, painting, cutting out, assembling... Duration: 3 hours - 2pm to 5pm. For children aged 6 and over Price: €15 - Plant-based textile printing: Monday 3 March: On a T-shirt or tote bag, create a unique piece of your own using fresh flowers! Duration: 2 hours - from 10am to 12pm or from 4pm to 6pm. For children aged 8 and over. Price: €15
- Herbarium frame: Monday 3 March, 2pm to 4pm. Design a frame using pressed flowers. Ages 8 and up. Price: €20.
- Leather: Tuesday 4 March, 10am to 12pm. Make a leather wallet. For children aged 8 and over. Price: €20.
- Sewing: Tuesday 4 March, 2pm to 5pm. Make a superb hot water bottle. For children aged 8 and over. Price: €10.
- Plant art: Wednesday 5 March, 2pm to 4pm. Staging plants in the style of Joëlle Berestoff. For children aged 7 and over. Price: €10.
- Embroidery: Wednesday 5 March, 2pm to 5pm. Customise a fabric pouch using different embroidery stitches. Ages 8 and up. Price: €10.
- Deciphering a work of art: Thursday 6 March, 10am-12pm. Ages 5 and up. Price: €15.
- Macramé: Thursday 6 March, 2 pm to 4 pm. Ages 8 and up. Price: €10.
- African dance: Friday 7 March, 10am to 12pm. For children aged 6 and over. Price: €10.
Workshop at the Musée Edmond Michelet
- Wednesday 12 February: "In the shoes of an artist" workshop as part of the "Anna-Garcin-Mayade" exhibition. For children aged 8 and over. Free admission. Bookings required on 05 55 74 06 08.
If you're sporty
City of Brive sports camps for children and teenagers (born between 2010 and 2019)
The town of Brive is offering sports courses for children and teenagers born between 2012 and 2018 to keep them busy during the holidays.
The courses run from Monday 24 February to Friday 7 March 2025.
On the programme: archery, table tennis, biathlon, badminton, volleyball, climbing, skating, judo, 3x3 basketball, etc. - Information: 05 55 18 15 90. Programme HERE.
Brive municipal ice rink
Opening times for zone A school holidays (22 February to 9 March):
- Monday to Friday: 10am to 11.45am and 2.30pm to 5.15pm
- Saturday: 2.15pm to 4.45pm and 8.30pm to 10.45pm
- Sunday: 10am to 11.45am and 2.30pm to 5.15pm
Opening times outside holidays zone A :
- Wednesday 10am to 11.45am and 2.30pm to 5.15pm
- Saturday 2.15pm to 4.45pm and 8.30pm to 10.45pm
- Sunday 10am to 11.45am and 2.30pm to 5.15pm
Activities supervised by the Base Sports Loisirs de la Vézère
- Archery: Tuesday 25 February and Tuesday 4 March (on Shrove Tuesday, come dressed up and enjoy the sweets and treats!)
- Mountain Bike Park: Wednesday 26 February
- Climbing: Thursday 27 February and Thursday 6 March.
All activities take place from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Lombertie site in the Saillant de Voutezac. Single price €16 - children and adults.
Book on 05 55 84 73 54
Objat Eco-pool
TheEco piscine offers swimming courses for children (from age 6). Dates to come.
Opening times for school holidays:
- Monday to Friday: 10am to 8pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm.
- Fitness/well-being area: Monday to Friday, 10am to 8pm.
- Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 1pm and from 3pm to 6pm.
Further information: 05 55 25 82 94
The Brive swimming pool
The swimming pool is closed for technical reasons during the first week of the summer holidays, from 19 to 28 February. Swimming lessons available for children.
- Opening times from 24 February to 9 March: Monday to Friday, 10am to 7.30pm. Saturday and Sunday 21 from 10am to 6.30pm.
- Opening times for other holiday periods: Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 7.30pm and weekends, 10am to 5.30pm.
The Complex
Every day, Brive's 4200 m2 complex offers a unique setting for relaxation, leisure and indoor sports: 5x5 football, squash, etc.
For more information: 05 55 25 02 50
O Padel
This 1,800 m² complex is dedicated to padel, with 5 indoor courts and one outdoor court.
For more information: 05 55 22 85 61
Indoor climbing Vézère Passion
The Vézère Passion Nature Sports Resort offers introductory indoor climbing sessions on the artificial wall in the mill.
If you like shows and festivals
Festival Jeune Public
The Festival Jeune Public will take place from 24 to 28 February 2025. The programme includes 5 enchanting shows for young and old alike.
- Monday 24 February at 3pm: "Lilou et son drôle d'oiseau" by Compagnie Lilou. A poetic and philosophical tale suitable for all ages from 7 upwards. Lilou takes care of a fragile bird, helping it to heal and find its true essence. The bird disappears, leaving her torn between sadness and joy. She realises that detachment is necessary to sublimate the love they have for each other. "You know what?
- Tuesday 25 February at 3pm: String puppet show. " Les 4 saisons de Louise Bottine" by Compagnie Coline. For all ages 2 and up. Louise has gone to Quebec to look for her friend Noisette, a little squirrel who has lost his way in the forest. Along the way, Louise asks the animals she meets to help her find Noisette... Running time: 45 min.
- Wednesday 26 February at 10.30am or 4pm: "Le poil à la patte" by Compagnie Bande de Copains. These nursery rhymes and melodies are suitable for children aged 0 months to 3 years. Pascual is gentle, kind, funny and endearing. But he's so slow! Normal, he's lazy. In any case, when he decides to come down from his tree to cool off, it takes a while. What's more, on the way he meets a number of bugs with lots of things to say or sing, which doesn't really encourage him to move on! Fortunately, Firefly the Explorer is there to keep everything in perspective. Well... almost! Running time: 30 min.
Thursday 27 February 2025 from 3.00pm: "Bouille et Tambouille" by Compagnie Les Héliades. Illustrated theatre for ages 5 and up. "We don't look exactly like what we eat, but... It's better to pay a little attention to what we eat anyway, you never know...". The aim of this show is to explore the behaviour of our young audiences when faced with the inescapable problem of food, through the reflections and refrains of a chef. It's a huge subject and a complex problem that can't be solved with just a play and a few songs, but with "Bouille et Tambouille", children will be encouraged to question their eating habits in good humour, and to explore the rich and varied world of food with curiosity, taming that special sense of taste.
Friday 28 February 2025 from 3.00pm: Puppet theatre "Jusqu'au bout du monde" for ages 3 and up. Gustave is a pianist. He travels the world with a huge rucksack in which he packs his piano and his tent. On his journey, he discovers the devastating effects of man's pollution on our planet: melting ice floes, deforestation, encroaching rubbish... One day, when he arrives in a small village, he meets Victor, a strange character who collects and recycles all his neighbours' rubbish. Victor tells him how to combat pollution and global warming and protect nature and our environment. Running time: 50 mins
Price : From €3.75 to €7.65. Information and bookings at the Centre Socioculturel Raoul Dautry: 05.55.23.02.78
If you're an adventurer
Gaillard Académie (escape game)
Embark on an adventure while staying warm! Gaillard Académie offers Escape Games (from age 12 - 3 to 6 players) and a Battle Quiz (from age 10). For more information, call 05.55.74.98.18.
Parc Nature Evasion
During the 2-week holiday period (22 February to 9 March), the Nature Evasion park is open every afternoon from 2pm to 6pm. Activities can be booked by calling 06 16 99 07 95.
Esprit Nature
Esprit Nature offers raft baptisms. Come and enjoy the thrills of the lower Corrèze! It's the ideal way to discover the joys of white water with your family or group: total immersion in the heart of the rapids between Tulle and Saint-Hilaire-Peyroux.
This activity is supervised by a qualified instructor, and is accessible according to water level. From Monday 19 to Saturday 24 February. For children aged 10 and over (must be able to swim). Meeting point: aire de Bonnel, 19560 Saint-Hilaire-Peyroux. Bookings on 06 74 59 05 00 or by email at bienvenue@espritnaturecorreze.com
(Bring swimming costume and closed shoes such as trainers). Price: €30/person; group rate (6 people or more): €25/person.
Corrèze Evasion
Corrèze Evasion offers rides in the heart of nature on electric motorbikes. From age 14 with an AM licence (BSR) or any other car or motorbike licence.
Go-karting :
- JCS Karting Park in Lubersac: open during the holidays from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Tel: 05.55.73.96.22
- Karting city Pro in Journiac (Dordogne): open every day during the holidays from 10am to 6pm. Tel: 05 53 07 10 74
Other activity sites :
- The Prehistoric Labyrinth at Le Bugue: open from 2pm to 6pm.
- La Prison Infernale Univerland Journiac: La Prison Infernale is the first 100% themed, 100% immersive Action Game accessible to all. Open every day from 10am to 6pm during school holidays.
If you're curious
The Proumeyssac chasm
Known as the "Crystal Cathedral", Proumeyssac is now the largest cave in Périgord. The new illumination, backed by musical accompaniment, complements the originality of this site. New this year: all tours will begin with a short film about the Mysteries of Proumeyssac. Open from 2pm to 5pm in February.
La Roque Saint-Christophe
Come and discover the footprints left by our ancestors on the rock at La Roque St Christophe.
Further information: 05.53.50.70.45. Open in February from 10am to 6pm.
Randoland
A fun way to discover the region! No more dragging your feet on the trail, you're in charge of the story! Routes available in Yssandon, Estivaux and Lissac sur Couze.
Geocaching
Go on an adventure with Tèrra Aventura geocaching. Thanks to the free mobile application, young and old alike can discover the secrets of the Gascony region and get their hands on its treasures. Tèrra Aventura is a surprising treasure hunt, an original walk over a few kilometres that lets you discover the area, its local heritage and anecdotes, all while playing.
Reignacfortified house
Listed as a historic monument, this extraordinary "château-falaise" is undoubtedly the most secret, unusual and mysterious in Périgord. Open from 10am to 6pm.
If you're interested in animals
Parc animalier de Gramat
The animal park is open from 8 February to 9 March from 1pm to 5.30pm. Situated between Rocamadour and Padirac, the park offers 3-hour walks throughout the year, enabling you to discover more than 150 species of wild and domestic animals. (Prices: €16 adults / €10.50 children aged 4 to 11 inclusive)
Aquarium du Périgord Noir
Animations every 20 minutes about Myocastors, Ranche alligators, Grand Bassin tactile, Polyodon Spatula and reptiles". Open from 10 am to 6 pm. From 10 February.
Reptiland in Martel
Reptile feeding, every day, several times a day. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Ticket office closes at 5pm.
If you have a sweet tooth and are curious
Ciné-goûter at the Rex cinema
1 film + 1 animation + 1 snack
Screenings on Wednesday 19 February and Saturday 22 February at 4pm with the film En sortant de l'école, à nous le monde. Film snack. Ages 4 and up. This new programme is a collection of 13 short animated films, each 3 minutes long. The idea is to combine 13 poems animated by young filmmakers to tackle the following themes: freedom, travelling and discovering the world. These screenings are aimed primarily at children aged 2-3 and over. Some of the films offered as snacks are particularly suitable for children's first experience of the cinema. Further information on 05 55 22 41 69.
Bovetti Chocolate Museum in Terrasson
During the February holidays, the museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 11.30am and from 2pm to 5pm, by prior arrangement on 05 53 51 81 53. Adult rate: €4.90 and child rate (with making a chocolate mould): €4.50
Chocolaterie Lamy
- Children's workshops at the Chocolaterie: create a chocolate and marzipan object, followed by a snack served with drinks and sweets. From 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Wednesdays 12, 19 and 26 February, Friday 28 February and Wednesday 5 March. Price: €18
- Bean to Bar workshops: fun explanations of how chocolate is made, creation of a personalised chocolate bar from A to Z and organisation of a snack at the end of the visit. Dates: Tuesday 25 February, Thursday 27 February, Tuesday 4 March and Friday 7 March from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Price: €18.
- Bean to bar chocolate mousse workshop on Thursday 6 March for teenagers and adults. From 9.30am to 12pm. Price: €56 per person.
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