Picnics in and around Brive: Top 10 places to picnic
Hey! How about a picnic? If there's one thing we all love doing, it's getting together to eat by the water or sitting on the grass with a lovely view. Whether it's lunchtime or a summer's evening, it's a pleasure to be able to share this moment with 2 people, family or friends. So get set, get ready! Get picnicking!
Picnicking: 5 good practices in harmony with nature
- Say no to disposable packaging and opt for reusable containers: Say goodbye to plastic bags and disposable packaging! Instead, opt for reusable containers such as glass or stainless steel tins. Not only are they durable, they also reduce waste. Don't forget to take reusable cutlery and plates with you too, to avoid single-use plastic cutlery.
- Choose local and seasonal produce: Skip the imported foods and opt for local produce. As well as supporting your local farmers, you'll avoid organising the Olympics of food logistics. Visit your local market or neighbouring farm to stock up on fresh, seasonal food. Not only is it tastier, it also has a reduced environmental impact by avoiding long-distance transport.
- Opt for cloth tablecloths and napkins: forget paper napkins. As well as limiting waste, you can also use the napkins to wrap bread, sandwiches or fruit.
- Limit packaging: When preparing your picnic, avoid over-packaged foods. Opt for bulk products or use reusable packaging, such as glass jars, to store your food.
- Leave no trace: Make sure you take all your rubbish with you. Even small pieces of rubbish, such as cigarette butts, should be collected. Leave the place as clean as when you arrived, so that others can enjoy it after you.
On the banks of the Lac du Causse
10 minutes from Brive, with tables and benches ready to use and a view of bathers, fishermen and boats.
At the Saillant bridge
Opt for the banks of the river, 20 minutes from Brive, to eat to the sound of the flowing river, in the shade, on the banks. Tables are set up on the small beach on the Allassac side.
Bonus: the local markets held every Tuesday evening in summer at Le Saillant are a great way to stock up!
At the La Roche site in Allassac
Get some height, 15 minutes from Brive. Or head to Garavet-Rives de Vézère for a picnic by the water, where tables have been set up.
At the church gardens in Saint-Robert
Take a seat in the gardens for a quiet meal with a breathtaking view over the Corrèze countryside.
Bonus: on Friday evenings in summer, traders and producers organise a market in the village square.
In the greenery of the Objat region
Eat to the sound of birdsong in the municipal park or by the lake at the Espace Loisirs Jacques Lagrave.
Bonus: you can buy refreshments, sandwiches and ice creams at the Snack'Art (next to the swimming pool).
In the heart of the city
For lovers of urban breaks, head to Parc de la Guierle in the centre of Brive! Don't worry, you won't be eating on the concrete - this is a lush green area full of pleasant shady spots.
Bonus: make the most of the markets held under the Halle Georges Brassens on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings to stock up!
Turenne castle
Turenne, one of the world's most beautiful villages, is the ideal place to combine heritage, views of the South-West and gastronomy. Tables are set up at the foot of the castle. There are also picnic tables at the Turenne Gare pond.
At the Yssandon tower
If you want to take in not one but two 360° panoramas, head for the Tour d'Yssandon. Make sure you've got your calves in shape for the climb!
The new greenway
It also offers some pleasant picnic spots: in the centre of Brive (on the banks of the Corrèze, between the fire station and the Bouvie bridge) or further out in the countryside, on the greenway on the Saint-Viance side, leaving from the Saint-Viance bridge in the direction of Le Saillant.
To the Vierge de Fournet in Saint-Cernin-de-Larche
Easily accessible from the old village of Fournet by following the signposted path. It overlooks the Couze valley and offers a breathtaking view of the valley.
For more information on picnic areas, visit picnic.info.
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