The historic heart of Brive

Brive-La-Gaillarde, in the south of Corrèze, is a town steeped in history and charm. Its historic centre is packed with architectural treasures well worth discovering. The town boasts no fewer than 120 remarkable buildings that bear witness to its glorious past.

The lighthouse of the tourist office

The former water tower now houses the Tourist Office reception desk, where you can find a map of the town and a warm welcome for tailor-made advice. You can also climb to the top of the lighthouse to admire a wide panorama of the Cité Gaillarde!

All you need to know about the lighthouse

Group on a guided tour gathered in front of the Brive lighthouse

You can also consult the map of Brive city centre below:

Map of Brive Lire

Brive's markets

One of the town's must-sees, the Halle Georges Brassens is a weekly rendezvous for market lovers (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings). Here you'll find all the local gastronomic specialities. It's here that you'll find the regional products that contribute to the reputation of Brive's gastronomy.

L'Empreinte, the theater

We then pass the Empreinte Theater (19th century): The Theaters of Treize Arches in Brive and the Théâtres des Sept Collines in Tulle have pooled their strengths, their vision and their teams to become a Scène Nationale with eclectic cultural programming, to become an integrated transmitter of knowledge and emotion to a large urban and rural territory, to become a common breath linking paradigms rich in possibilities.

The Saint-Liberal chapel

Via rue de Corrèze leads to the former Saint-Libéral chapel (15th century), which has been a venue for exhibitions and cultural events since 1980.

Further up, in rue Majour, we pass in front of the birthplace of Jean-Baptiste Firmin Marbeau, creator of crèches where small children are cared for. He is famous for this even in the United States : so Gaillard !

Culture

The Labenche Museum (16th century) houses magnificent tapestries and numerous art and history collections.
The Resistance and Deportation Museum was the home of Edmond Michelet (a great Resistance fighter and minister).
The main courtyard of the Town Hall, "the Collège of Doctrinaires" (17th century).

We finish on a high note with : The Denoix Distillery, a Living Heritage Company since 1839. After tasting the angels' share, go and touch the sky at the grottes de Saint-Antoine (place of pilgrimage).

The Gaillarde brand shop

Located at 24 rue de la République, the 100% Gaillard shop offers a wide range of products in the spirit of our Gaillards. For men, women and children, shirts, jumpers, down jackets... you're sure to find what you're looking for.

The collegiate church of Saint-Martin

The collegiate church of Saint-Martin (12th century) has been at the heart of Brive since its origins, and its apparent coherence hides many surprises! The archaeological remains in the crypt, the Romanesque capitals in the choir and transept and the neo-Limousin bell tower are just some of the treasures that reveal its long history.

Don't forget to take a look around the collegiate church, where you'll find a number of houses and the aldermen's tower dating from the Renaissance.

Bon plan Rediscovering a little peace and quiet at Saint-Martin collegiate church

View of the rear of the Saint-Martin collegiate church in Brive

Looking for a little peace and quiet and a hint of spirituality? Go to the collegiate church of Saint-Martin in Brive. Outside, the welcoming benches invite you to take your time. Once inside, it's time for silence, meditation and wandering. Rebuilt over the centuries, this collegiate church has a transept and a 13th-century dome. In the crypt, which is freely accessible, you can see the remains of the previous basilica.