BRIVE AND SURROUNDINGS
EXPERIENCE & DISCOVERY
THINGS TO SEE, THINGS TO DO...
OUR SELECTION JUST STEPS FROM THE HOTEL
TO SEE
Tour of the Labanche Museum right next to the hotel
In its 17 permanent exhibition rooms, the museum tells the story of Brive and its region, from its origins until the middle of the 20th century, in a playful way in the form of itinerant tours.
TO TASTE
Passing through the Halle Gaillarde
A friendly place to discover good local products and gourmet groceries, open from Tuesday morning. You can sit down to have a drink and eat on site.
TO SEE
Discovering the architecture of Brive
the location of our hotel is ideal for visiting the city. Its historic center is definitely worth a look. Almost entirely pedestrian, you quietly walk the medieval streets. Between Renaissance, Romanesque and Gothic architecture, here are the remarkable buildings not to be missed: the Labenche Museum, the Cavaignac House, the Saint-Martin Collegiate Church and the Aldermen's Tower. If your event takes place in summer, Brive Tourisme organizes guided tours of the historic center of Brive, count 1h30.
TO DO
Chocolate workshop in Brive
Throughout the year, the Lamy chocolate factory organizes gourmet courses in its workshops in the heart of Brive. Chocolate course, macaron course, spreadable paste course… Allow 2h30.
TO SEE
Visit to the Denoix distillery
Classified as a Living Heritage Company, visiting the distillery is a must in Brive! The distillery welcomes you in groups by reservation for a guided tour and a free liquor tasting… Allow 45 minutes.
AROUND BRIVE
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES OF FRANCE
TURENNE
Once the seat of the powerful viscounty of the same name, Turenne is a medieval village located 15 km from Brive, nestled in a verdant setting. Take one of its charming streets lined with elegant townhouses to climb up to the promontory where the ruins of the old castle have stood watch for centuries. There, you can discover one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the department.
COLLONGES-LA-ROUGE
In Collonges, life isn't seen through rose-colored glasses, but rather through red ones, due to the color of the purple sandstone buildings that line its narrow streets. Located about 30 km from Brive, this village is now one of the best-known and most visited sites in the Corrèze region. But this wasn't always the case. For a long time, this gem was left to decay before being reborn thanks to one man: Charles Ceyrac. The former mayor of the town launched the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" initiative in 1982 to save the exceptional heritage of his village and many others throughout the country. Collonges-la-Rouge is a must-see that you simply can't miss!
SAINT-ROBERT
About 30 kilometers from Brive, on the border between Corrèze and Dordogne, Saint-Robert is a picturesque village built around a 12th-century fortified church. In 1983, it even served as the setting for the television film "Des Grives aux loups" (From Thrushes to Wolves), adapted from the novel by Claude Michelet. It must be said that the village, with its stately homes, medieval shops, and old winegrowers' houses, exudes a unique charm.
MUST-SEE
SIGHTSEEINGS
THE PANS OF TRAVASSAC
The slate cliffs of Travassac, a unique tourist site in Europe, are ideal for exploring with family or friends. Just 10 minutes from Brive-la-Gaillarde, in the commune of Donzenac, this site offers a unique and breathtaking walk in an exceptional setting. An outdoor activity in the heart of nature, as astonishing as it is surprising. The sheer size of the slate cliffs is sure to impress!
