All about Brive-La-Gaillarde
Brive-La-Gaillarde is the ideal place to recharge your batteries for a romantic weekend or a family getaway! Brive-La-Gaillarde is a beautiful city in all seasons, offering visitors a haven of spirituality, nature, heritage and gastronomy. This welcoming town is above all an epicurean at heart! The locals have a sing-song accent and are authentic, sporty and cheerful.
Brive and its history
Brive-La-Gaillarde is much more than just a town, it's a journey through time. From its Gallo-Roman origins to its heroic resistance, via the prosperous periods of the Renaissance and industrialisation, Brive has managed to evolve while preserving its unique identity. To visit Brive-La-Gaillarde is to immerse yourself in the history of a town that has weathered the ages with grace and resilience.
Exploring the historic city centre
The historic centre of Brive-La-Gaillarde is packed with architectural treasures well worth discovering. The town boasts no fewer than 120 remarkable buildings that bear witness to its glorious past.
Brive market
Voted one of the most beautiful markets in France, you only have to go there once to realise that Brive's market is an institution for the taste buds. Let us take you on a tour of our pride and joy! Brive: bold and gourmet.
Museums in Brive
You can discover Brive-La-Gaillarde's rich cultural and historical heritage at the Musée Labenche d'art et d'histoire. Housed in a magnificent 16th-century town house, this museum is famous for its collection of tapestries and features exhibitions of art, archaeology and local history. The Musée Edmond-Michelet, dedicated to the great Resistance fighter of the Second World War, bears witness to the Resistance and deals with the Deportation. Finally, the Denoix Distillery, a Living Heritage Company since 1839, houses a museum retracing its rich past.
Going out and festivals in Brive
Brive offers a wide range of events and highlights throughout the year. In addition to the rich programme offered in the summer and during the Christmas period, major events are staged throughout the year, including: the Book Fair (in November), the Foires Grasses (from November to March), the short film festival (in April), numerous music festivals(Brive Festival, Festival de la Vézère...) .... not forgetting the rugby season!
Sleeping in Brive
Brive has something to suit all tastes and budgets. We have a selection ofhotels in the town centre or near the station, rentals in the town centre and bed and breakfasts nearby. Don't hesitate to discover what our region has to offer. You can also refine your search by town.
The best restaurants in Brive
Brive-La-Gaillarde is a paradise for food lovers and gourmands. Its gastronomy is strongly influenced by the wealth of local produce such as Périgord truffles, foie gras, duck, Limousin beef, chestnuts, cheeses, etc. Brive-La-Gaillarde's restaurants offer a wide variety of choices, from traditional bistros to top-of-the-range gastronomic establishments. These restaurants celebrate local cuisine, using fresh, seasonal produce. Local chefs, often passionate and creative, offer dishes that reflect both tradition and innovation.
Getting around Brive
It's possible to get around Brive without leaving too big a carbon footprint. A cycle park is available to help you get around the town centre. On foot or by bike, you can take the greenway that runs along the Corrèze in complete safety, crossing the whole town and covering 17km. And if you'd like to take a day trip from Brive, we've got a range of train and bus routes to choose from.
Parks and green spaces
Even in the city centre, you can enjoy the shade of a park. The Jardin de la Guierle, in the heart of the town centre, offers shady paths, green spaces and children's play areas. The Parc de la Roseraie, also in the town centre, is famous for its magnificent rose garden and offers a moment of relaxation (preferably in spring). Square Charles Boudy (near the post office) has a children's play area and picnic area. The Parc des Perrières, high above the town centre, is the town's green lung, covering 17 hectares and offering a wide range of activities (3.3 km of hiking trails, orienteering course with 41 markers, bike park, permanent disc golf course with 18 baskets, basketball court, mini zip line, slide, children's play area, etc.). As you stroll along the greenway, you can also enjoy children's play areas and a pumptrack on the Ile du Roi.
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