Brive la Gaillarde Towns & Villages in Brive-la-Gaillarde

Brive-la-Gaillarde lives up to its name, it is a dynamic city, full of confidence and motivation to move the lines and offer holidaymakers, as well as its inhabitants, a very attractive environment. The city center of Brive can be discovered in half a day, thanks to a visit following the map provided by the Tourist Office (fr), moreover we advise you to go for a walk because their offices are in a water tower, it's surprising and the view is beautiful from the top! The center is mostly pedestrian, with nice shops and pretty monuments. Museum lovers will push the doors of the Labenche Museum and the Edmond-Michelet Museum. The market, which is a real institution and which gives off all the Corrézienne gastronomy, takes place on Saturday morning in the Halle George Brassens which has made the market so famous. Brive is a central place, a good starting point for then exploring this part of Corrèze, while having access to amenities, transport, department stores... You are also very close to the Dordogne!

If you are hot, in summer or want to take a dip all year round, the Brive Aquatic Center is very pleasant, but the surrounding lakes also allow you to enjoy a cool moment... Go and discover the splendid Lac du Causse, its blue waters are welcoming under the watchful eye of the village of Chasteaux, you can swim there, do water sports, have fun on the equipped beaches, cycle around the lake, go to the guinguette or enjoy the summer entertainment. We come from far away to enjoy it! To have a beautiful view of the lake, go up to Chasteaux, the Château de Couzages and the church.

North of Brive, just 10 minutes away, visit the Colette Gardens and the Giant Labyrinth, it will appeal to the whole family. To the south, discover the site of the Caves of Saint-Antoine, who is the patron saint of the city. These cave-sanctuaries are held by Franciscan monks, who will be happy to welcome you to introduce you to this unique place, open to all. You can admire a very beautiful panorama of the city, after having climbed the demanding path which goes up to a Calvary.

If you want to know more about Brive-la-Gaillarde, go to the Tourist Office by clicking here!