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Brive
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The largest city in the Corrèze department and the second-largest in the Limousin region.
Overview of Brive
Brive, officially Brive-la-Gaillarde, is the largest city in the Corrèze department and the second-largest in the Limousin region.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: city.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation:
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 46,916 inhabitants (2017).
- Superficie: 48.59 km².
- Altitude: from 102 to 315 m.
- Site internet: http://www.brive-tourisme.com
History of Brive
What to See in Brive
Collégiale Saint-Martin
Built on the ruins of earlier churches, the current Romanesque structure dates from the 11th century.
Built on the ruins of earlier churches, the current Romanesque structure dates from the 11th century.
Edmond Michelet Museum
Named after a local resistance fighter, the museum covers various aspects of the Second World War, including a local focus on Edmond Michelet’s journey.
Named after a local resistance fighter, the museum covers various aspects of the Second World War, including a local focus on Edmond Michelet’s journey.
Labenche Museum
This is Brive's art and history museum. It houses collections dedicated to geology, paleontology, archaeology, history, as well as furniture, tapestries, and more.
This is Brive's art and history museum. It houses collections dedicated to geology, paleontology, archaeology, history, as well as furniture, tapestries, and more.
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Nearby Attractions
Among the many interesting sites to see around Brive:
Hautefort Castle
This is a large 17th-century castle with beautiful gardens located in the village of the same name.
This is a large 17th-century castle with beautiful gardens located in the village of the same name.
Collonges-la-Rouge
A stunning small village ranked among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France". It owes its name to the use of red sandstone in its construction and is one of the most visited sites in Limousin.
A stunning small village ranked among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France". It owes its name to the use of red sandstone in its construction and is one of the most visited sites in Limousin.
Gimel-les-Cascades
Although primarily known for its surrounding waterfalls, the village also boasts a beautiful architectural ensemble, including the remains of a fortified castle.
Although primarily known for its surrounding waterfalls, the village also boasts a beautiful architectural ensemble, including the remains of a fortified castle.
Vézère Gorge
This river, which rises in Corrèze before flowing on to the Dordogne, offers rafting and canoeing opportunities, particularly around Uzerche. You can also hike along the gorge.
This river, which rises in Corrèze before flowing on to the Dordogne, offers rafting and canoeing opportunities, particularly around Uzerche. You can also hike along the gorge.
Lascaux Cave
The famous Lascaux Caves, arguably the most renowned prehistoric caves in the world, are located in the village of Montignac. Of course, it is not the original caves that are visited but their replicas.
The famous Lascaux Caves, arguably the most renowned prehistoric caves in the world, are located in the village of Montignac. Of course, it is not the original caves that are visited but their replicas.
Eyrignac Manor Gardens
The stunning French-style gardens of Eyrignac Manor, classified among the "Most Beautiful Gardens of France," can be visited in the commune of Salignac-Eyvigues, in the Périgord Noir.
The stunning French-style gardens of Eyrignac Manor, classified among the "Most Beautiful Gardens of France," can be visited in the commune of Salignac-Eyvigues, in the Périgord Noir.
Rocamadour
Indirectly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Way of Saint James, this ancient cliffside village with its religious buildings is one of France’s most visited sites. Several prehistoric caves and hiking opportunities in the surrounding area.
Indirectly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Way of Saint James, this ancient cliffside village with its religious buildings is one of France’s most visited sites. Several prehistoric caves and hiking opportunities in the surrounding area.
Saint-Amand-de-Coly
A charming small village listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," best known for its 12th-century abbey church, considered the finest fortified church in the Périgord.
A charming small village listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," best known for its 12th-century abbey church, considered the finest fortified church in the Périgord.
Saint-Robert
One of the "most beautiful villages in France", with its old houses, small châteaux, and its 12th-century church.
One of the "most beautiful villages in France", with its old houses, small châteaux, and its 12th-century church.
Saint-Geniès
This village near Sarlat features a stunning architectural ensemble typical of the region.
This village near Sarlat features a stunning architectural ensemble typical of the region.
Sarlat
With its exceptionally well-preserved medieval architecture, this beautiful small town in the Périgord Noir, officially called Sarlat-la-Canéda, is one of the most visited in southwestern France.
With its exceptionally well-preserved medieval architecture, this beautiful small town in the Périgord Noir, officially called Sarlat-la-Canéda, is one of the most visited in southwestern France.
Turenne
This hilltop village is listed among the "most beautiful in France", with its old houses built around its castle.
This hilltop village is listed among the "most beautiful in France", with its old houses built around its castle.
Further Reading
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Saint-Martin Collegiate Church (Brive)
★ Built on the ruins of earlier churches, the current Romanesque structure dates from the 11th century.
Edmond Michelet Museum
★ Named after a local resistance fighter, the museum covers various aspects of the Second World War, including a local focus on Edmond…
Labenche Museum
★ This is Brive's art and history museum. It houses collections dedicated to geology, paleontology, archaeology, history, as well as…