Your travel guide to Brive-la-Gaillarde

Situated midway between Limoges and Toulouse, Brive-la-Gaillarde is a city of about 50,000 residents. The city lies on the banks of the Corrèze River as it meanders its way westwards. Brive-la-Gaillarde has a famous history for resistance during the Second World War and it was the first place in the country to liberate itself from occupation. Our hoteliers guaranteed you that the centre of the city has plenty of medieval architecture and a number of pleasant cafés and bars and many other things to do while you are traveling in the region.

Character, Gastronomy, Sweetness of life

OUR HOTELS IN AND AROUND BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE

BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE : BE INSPIRED

What to do, to see, to hear...

Try

Brive-la-Gaillarde was once an important area for canned foods and the tradition continues with its reputation for high-class tinned foie gras.

Visit

The Halle Georges Brassens, were a great market is held three times a week. It is named after the famous singer after he name-checked Brive-la-Gaillarde in one of his songs.

Watch

CA Brive is the local rugby team and attending one of its home games is a delight for any sports fan.

Hike & Kayak

Brive-la-Gaillarde lies just to the north of the Parc Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy which is a great place for hiking and kayaking.

Try Specialising in liquor production from plants and fruits found in the nearby Auvergne mountains, Distillerie Bellet on Avenue Marechal Bugeaud is well worth a visit.

Enjoy

Parc de la Guierle on the southern bank of the river is a great place to relax and enjoy some tranquil open space.

Transports in Brive-la-Gaillarde

The railway station at Brive-la-Gaillarde was once a big yard ready to transport all of the local produce to the rest of the country. It is now a stop on a regional line that has connecting services to and from Bordeaux, Limoges, Périgueux, Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse. The A20 is that major route for traffic from the north. A drive from France's cross-channel seaways would take in the region of seven and a half hours. Some flights from the UK land at Brive–Souillac Airport which is about seven miles to the south of the city.

WHEN TO GO TO BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE ?

The lowest amount of rainfall in Brive-la-Gaillarde occurs in the months of July and August on average which is when many French people choose to take their holidays. May, June and September all see good average daily temperatures. Brive Festival is held each summer but the exact timing of each year's week-long event is subject to alteration.

WHAT TO DO IN BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE ?

Brive-la-Gaillarde offers plenty of entertainment for holidaymakers whatever the weather. Discover what our hoteliers recommend doing, seeing and visiting.

LABENCHE MUSEUM

Built in the Toulouse Renaissance style, the museum is full of history, art and archaeology, but the building itself – constructed as far back as 1540 – is reason enough to pay it a visit.

CYCLING

There are plenty of cycling shops and hire places in the city to have you fully kitted out for a day or two in the saddle, whether you prefer road cycling or off-roading on mountain bikes. 

CINEMA

Cinéma Rex is located in the middle of the city and it has frequent showings of French and Hollywood movies. Another cinema is located on Espace des Trois Provinces. 

The best restaurants in Brive-la-Gaillarde

Brive-la-Gaillarde

La Table d'Olivier

It is a great restaurant for anyone interested in locally produced food. It is a relatively small but cosy establishment with some excellent dishes to tempt you. It is closed for two weeks every September.