What to do in autumn in Corrèze

Corrèze benefits from a pleasant climate most of the year, encouraging tourists to linger there after the summer. Picturesque villages, Landes landscapes, green forests and wild expanses, the region is a delight for nature and culture lovers. Discover color variations and incredible landscapes as autumn arrives, when everything is adorned with yellow and gold. Leave again at the start of the school year and follow us, we'll explain what to do in autumn in Corrèze.

Visit the parks and gardens of Corrèze

Getting lost in the giant labyrinth of the Jardin de Colette, discovering medicinal plants in the Jardin de Centaure, fishing on the pond at the Garaboeuf park or admiring exotic plant species at the Chamberet arboretum, here are many ideas for enjoying a season that brings with it warm and golden colors. A region full of trees and flowers, Corrèze is magnificent in autumn where nature changes under the gentle rays of the sun. With family or friends, spend a day in the heart of nature and bring your picnic, the temperatures are still mild for lunch outside.

Play a round of golf in Corrèze

Walk the green with your club under the autumn sun , the ideal season for hitting the ball without suffering from the heat or the cold. Spread over several hectares, the golf courses consist of 9 or 18 holes, varied courses to work on your swing from the start of the school year. At the Chammet golf course in Peyrelevade, on the Neuvic green or on the Coiroux golf course in Aubazine, let yourself be tempted by an outdoor activity to enjoy the mild temperatures. In Corrèze, there are 5 golf courses which offer you training with difficulties depending on your level.

Walking in the Longeyroux peat bogs

A wetland with waterlogged vegetation, the Longeyroux peat bogs located in Meymac are a paradise for fauna and flora , which evolve in total freedom to the rhythm of the seasons. In autumn, watch the colors change and listen to birds about to migrate. The two trails of 1 and 9 km offer you a unique environment where cotton grass, otters, lizards and vegetation flourish. Take the marked trails and have fun coming back a few months later to see the variations in nuance, a new spectacle on each excursion.

Take a hike in nature in Corrèze

Lovers of wide open spaces and wilderness, you will be delighted to explore Corrèze for a hike. Gorges, lakes, woods and meadows, the region is full of little corners of paradise where it is good to escape at any time of the year. Autumn still offers a special atmosphere in the calm of nature which is colored with warm and relaxing hues, while the light breeze refreshes you after the effort of walking. On the paths to Santiago de Compostela, along the Dordogne or on the Millevaches plateau, open your eyes wide so as not to miss anything of the magnificent Corrèze landscapes.

Enjoy the gastronomy of Corrèze

Stop for gourmands, it's time to tickle your taste buds to discover the flavors brought by autumn. Fruits, vegetables, specialties and local products, take the time to explore the markets and taste dishes cooked in the region's traditional restaurants. Porcini mushrooms, chanterelles, morels or truffles, mushrooms are not lacking in Corrèze cuisine, as are chestnuts, a typical Limousin product. Taste emblematic dishes like millassou, apple flognarde or mique and petit salé, you will enjoy yourself. Autumn is also the season of entertainment with the pumpkin festival, the chestnut evening or the walnut festival, all famous events for getting together and enjoying some specialties.

Discover Corrèze wine

We cannot talk about the specialties of the region without mentioning Corrèze wine, especially in autumn during the harvest period. Once ripe, the grapes can be worked and release their aromas to produce white, red or rosé wines. The most famous of Corrèze remains the straw wine, a very sweet sweet wine with notes of plum, quince or exotic fruits. Take advantage of a beautiful late season to visit the vineyards and taste the products of passionate winegrowers. In addition to wine, many liqueurs are made, whether with walnut, chestnut or wild blueberry. Prepare your palate, the flavors will burst.

Go up the Monks Canal in Corrèze

Departing from Aubazine, a pretty village perched in the heart of wooded hills, take the Canal des Moines for a bucolic and shady stroll. The very leafy course is adorned with pretty colors in autumn with a majority of red, an ephemeral spectacle that must be enjoyed. Discover a canal built in the 12th century by monks who had only one goal, to flow water to the village. Don't miss the beautiful views of the gorges and hills, before visiting the charming village of Aubazine . The day promises to be relaxing in this place surrounded by nature.

Visit Brive-la-Gaillarde

A pretty town with a rich historical heritage, Brive-la-Gaillarde offers many possibilities when you want to escape after the summer. Discover the lighthouse-water tower which serves as an office for the tourist office, admire the works of the Labenche museum or the Edmond-Michelet museum, and wander around the George Brassens hall during the Saturday morning market, a perfect opportunity to do full of seasonal products. Take the time to explore old Brive, its streets and its buildings such as the Théâtre l'Empreinte or the Chapelle Saint-Libéral. The caves of Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue are also open in autumn, a walk in a 5 hectare wooded park.

Visit a castle in Corrèze

Immerse yourself in a past of medieval wars in the fortified castles of Corrèze, witnesses to the history of the region. Discover the Château de Turenne and its two large 13th century towers, the Château de Pompadour and its orangery stables. The castles are pleasant to visit in autumn when it is not too hot. Climb to the top of the towers and ramparts to observe the pretty landscapes in warm colors before continuing your visit to the site.

Party in Corrèze

There's plenty to keep you busy even after summer when you like to have fun. From the start of the school year, find numerous events organized in Corrèze to enjoy the mild temperatures of autumn and beautifully colored nature. Dramatic castle visit, typical Middle Ages meal, wild basketry workshop, accompanied hike or meeting with an equestrian artist, there is something for all tastes and desires. Find out more and reserve your dates, Corrèze is lively all year round.

Are you reassured? You have plenty to keep you busy! Corrèze has many surprises in store and offers many activities, indoors or outdoors, to please everyone. You will no longer be bored at the start of the school year now that you know what to do in autumn in Corrèze.

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