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There are many festive events in the city of Brive throughout the year: the famous Book Fair in November (the most important in France after the Paris Book Fair) The Universal Orchestrades in August, bringing together around 700 musicians from around the world for free concerts The Brive Plage Festival, with musicians and ethnic dancers of all cultures, and sporting events, in summer. Search and find Brive-la-Gaillarde Brive-Dordogne Valley airport rental car deals on KAYAK now. Shopping lovers will have plenty to do on their way up Toulzac street lined with shops, and the gourmands will find restaurants without doubt to taste the specialties of the region, at prices that are often very affordable. Looking for a car hire at Brive-la-Gaillarde Brive-Dordogne Valley airport Save 35 or more. Do not miss the famous market of the city which takes place three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) and its local products for a high-end gastronomy. Around it is the historic heart, with its streets in stars: you can discover the hotel Labenche and its beautiful mullioned windows, which today hosts the Museum of Art and History, then according to the Streets the tower of the Aevrevins, or the former convent of the Poor Clares became the seat of the Archaeological Society of Correze. Martin, dating from the 12th century with its bell tower in neo-Romanesque style, and classified as a historical monument. The city is built around the collegiate church of St. Buses allow city trips, as well as a free shuttle. There is also an airport, that of Brive-Dordogne Valley, which connects the city with Paris, London, and in summer Nice or Ajaccio. It is accessed by the A20 from Paris or Toulouse, by the A89 from Clermont-Ferrand, or by train from Paris-Austerlitz, for example. French town located in Corrèze, in the south-west of the country, Brive-la-Gaillarde is built on the Corrèze river and has a population of just under 47,000. Arrive at the Brive/Valle de la Dordogne Airport then travel 22km to Gluges on the D820. Open to the public, it makes for a fascinating and unusual visit. After youve passed the large pebble beaches, ideal to stop. The slate quarry of Pans de Travassac near the village of Donzenac provides the raw materials that make up the slate roofs of houses dotted throughout the Dordogne Valley and has been doing so since the 17th century. BriveSouillac Airport ( IATA: BVE, ICAO: LFSL ), also BriveDordogne Valley Airport ( French: Aroport de Brive Valle de la Dordogne ), is an international airport located 13 kilometres (7.0 NM) south of Brive-la-Gaillarde, 1 a commune of the Corrze department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Right next to the market are excellent bars and restaurants with locals and rugby supporters in the CAB jersey preparing for the game later that afternoon with a late morning aperitif. Since the 13th century winter fairs called Foires Grasses (fatty fairs) have sold Foie Gras, duck and geese products several times a year. This market is hugely popular and thrives with locals buying everything from live chickens to vegetables and fresh meats. Every Saturday morning, under the covered market hall (Halle Georges Brassens), top end local fare can be found at numerous stalls overflowing with delicacies. The town also has a long association with the gastronomy of the Dordogne Valley with many excellent restaurants to choose from. In Brive, rugby has captured the heart of the town and despite the club’s small size, the proud supporters here are avid fans. For those who follow this sport, Brive has a team in the Top 14 French national league and in this region it’s much more popular than football. The Museum of Resistance and Deportation also makes for a fascinating visit detailing the story of one of Brive’s most famous sons - the former government minister and Resistance fighter - Edmond Michelet.īrive-la-Gaillarde is also a town that is crazy about rugby.

There are also many historical visits to be had including the 16th century Labenche Museum of Art and History, the highlight of which is the collection of magnificent tapestries. You can visit their excellent English website at visit. With the centre almost entirely pedestrianised, fanning out from the church at its centre, the streets in all directions offer shopping temptations. Judith travelled to Dordogne as a guest of Dordogne Valley Travel and Brive Dordogne Valley Airport. In the medieval heart of the town are numerous boutique shops, cafés, restaurants and well-known French clothing stores. In a period of seemingly constant commercial growth, it is the place to visit for travellers wishing to go on a shopping spree. Brive-la-Gaillarde is the commercial hub of the Dordogne Valley. It is a modern, dynamic and active town with a long history dating back to the medieval ages.
