Our top 14 visits
Looking to go on holiday? Already in Corrèze? Don't panic, this article is just for you!
This Top 14 list gives you an overview of the main places to visit in Corrèze. On the programme: hiking paths, villages classified as France's Most Beautiful Villages, castels, gardens... not forgetting the great sites located less than an hour from Brive-La-Gaillarde, such as Lascaux, Rocamadour, Sarlat...
Brive market
Our Brive market is as colourful as it is delicious. You'll find local producers with producers with their mustache-curling products. Local products for all tastes: free-range chicken, garden vegetables, tourtous, figs stuffed with foie gras, duck confit, duck rillettes, cabecous cheese, mushrooms... There's no time for dieting!
Turenne, one of France's most beautiful villages
Turenne, classified as one of France's most beautiful villages, is a must-see in our Gaillard region. With its castle, history, walks and architecture, this village is full of surprises! From the Tour César - inside the courtyard of the castel- you'll have one of the best views of the surrounding area.
Saint Robert, one of France's most beautiful villages
The village of Saint-Robert knows how to play on its charm: it is one of the villages classified as the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
If you come to Saint-Robert,tou will no longer know where to put you moustache on, between heritage, festival and history. It's a place rich in gaillardise that awaits you!
Colette's gardens
The Colette gardens combine the story of a writer who is emblematic of our Gaillard land, fun visit and activities throughout the year. With its labyrinth, giant games and flora, the Colette gardens offer a unique and fun getaway.
The Pans de Travassac
Don't miss out on this unique site in Europe, just 10 minutes from Brive. The Pans de Travassac slate quarry is a unique setting for a sensational walk for young and old. We recommend the guided tours that will help you discover this place in every nook and cranny!
The Denoix Distillery
The Denoix distillery has been recognized as a Master Liqueur since 1839. In the heart of Brive-la-Gaillarde, come and discover the age-old craftsmanship that has been delighting the taste buds of Gaillards since the 19th century. You can't leave Brive without taking home its speciality made with grape must: Purple Mustard! This visit is an ideal way to discover some of our local products! 100% satisfied gourmets.
The Gouffre de la Fage
Situated 10 km from Brive, the Gouffre de la Fage is full of surprises. Colourful draperies, richly decorated calcite bridges, stalactites with astonishing shapes, not to mention fantastic columns and figures. You can also see its impressive colony of bats, one of the largest in Europe. An unexpected visit with plenty of surprises in store in the heart of the Causse corrézien!
The Causse lake
The Causse lake, just a stone's throw from Brive-la-Gaillarde, is an ideal natural site for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts! It has everything you need to train for your outdoor activities.
The Saillant chapel
In the heart of the town of Voutezac lies a discreet chapel which hides a treasure: stained glass windows designed by the artist Marc Chagall and labelled as 20th century heritage. A spectacle as captivating as it is astonishing and worth the detour!
The Saint-Antoine Caves
The Saint-Antoine caves, located just south of Brive-la-Gaillarde, offer a relaxing walk in its five-hectare park. Walkers and pilgrims are warmly welcomed by the Franciscan friars. Don't hesitate to go meet them, they will be delighted to tell you the history of this peaceful and harmonious place.
The Labenche Museum
A Renaissance monument, this art and history museum in Brive-la-Gaillarde offers eclectic permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Allassac, The Cesar Tower
Allassac: a charming medieval village just a few minutes from Brive and a stone's throw from the Pans de Travassac and hiking trails. This village has plenty of surprises in store for you, not least its history-laden Tour César.
Donzenac, medieval town
This charming medieval town combines heritage, history and cultural activities... Donzenac is a village listed as a Country of Art and History Vezere Slate, close to the Pans de Travassac and Allassac. Don't miss this typically gaillard village.
Collonges-la-Rouge
Collonges-La-Rouge, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, located near a red sandstone fault which explains the colors of the buildings. Stroll through this village with its pretty red streets topped with their blue state tiles.
The Brive lighthouse
This curious building, which looks so much like a lighthouse, is in fact a former water tower that now houses the Tourist Office reception desk!
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Rocamadour, a sanctuary on the rock face
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Discovering Aubazine and the Monks’ Canal
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Sarlat, welcome to the heart of Périgord Noir
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Pompadour, a village where the horse is king
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Ségur-le-Château, a medieval and legal town
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Curemonte, the most beautiful village with three castles
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The Padirac chasm, a must-see in the Lot region
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Lascaux IV, world centre of cave art
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Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, a village along the river
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Hautefort, a majestic castle and an instructive hôtel-dieu
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Terrasson, gateway to the Périgord Noir
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Argentat-sur-Dordogne, Cantal’s gateway to Correze
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The Gimel, Murel and Autoire waterfalls
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