Dordogne valley · Limousin landscapes
the Corrèze holiday homes & rentals
Red-stone villages, deep valleys, high plateaux and room to breathe.
Discover the Corrèze
A place worth slowing down for
Corrèze feels greener and wilder than its neighbours: medieval villages, wooded valleys, waterfalls, lakes and upland landscapes stretch from Brive and the Dordogne valley to the Plateau de Millevaches.
The south offers some of France’s most beautiful villages around Collonges-la-Rouge and Turenne, while the centre and east become increasingly rugged around Tulle, Uzerche, the Dordogne gorges and the high Limousin plateau.
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Explore the whole department
Four landscapes of Corrèze
Corrèze ranges from the warmer limestone country around Brive to the Dordogne valley, the Vézère and central towns, then up into forests, lakes and the high Plateau de Millevaches.
Brive & the southern villages
Markets, red sandstone & limestone country
Brive-la-Gaillarde anchors the warmer south-west, surrounded by Collonges-la-Rouge, Turenne, Curemonte and other villages where red sandstone, pale limestone and slate roofs meet.
Brive · Collonges-la-Rouge · Turenne · Curemonte · Donzenac
The Dordogne Valley
Historic quays, river villages & dramatic gorges
Argentat-sur-Dordogne and Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne bring historic riverfronts and outdoor life, while upstream the river cuts through increasingly wild gorges and reservoir country.
Argentat · Beaulieu · Bort-les-Orgues · Dordogne gorges
Tulle, Uzerche & the Vézère
Medieval towns, river bends & central Corrèze
Tulle sits in a steep valley at the department’s centre, while Uzerche occupies one of the most dramatic town sites in the Limousin, wrapped by a bend of the Vézère.
Tulle · Uzerche · Aubazine · Gimel-les-Cascades
Millevaches & the high country
Forests, lakes, peatland & big landscapes
The north-east rises onto the Plateau de Millevaches and the Monédières, where forests, heather, lakes and open upland country give Corrèze its wildest character.
Meymac · Treignac · Bugeat · Plateau de Millevaches
Towns & villages
Places to explore in the Corrèze
The famous red village is only the beginning: these towns and villages take the page across southern Corrèze, the Dordogne valley, central market towns and the higher north-east.
Brive-la-Gaillarde
The main town of southern Corrèze, known for markets, food, a lively centre and easy access to the department’s famous villages.
Collonges-la-Rouge
An extraordinary village built from deep red sandstone, and historically the birthplace of the Plus Beaux Villages de France association.
Turenne
A hilltop village below the remains of its great fortress, with wide views across southern Corrèze.
Argentat-sur-Dordogne
A handsome former river port with traditional quays, slate-roofed houses and direct access to the Dordogne.
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
A medieval riverside town centred on its abbey church, in a gentler, warmer corner of the department.
Uzerche
The “Pearl of the Limousin”, dramatically positioned in a loop of the Vézère with towers, old houses and Romanesque heritage.
Tulle
The departmental capital, squeezed along the Corrèze valley and known for its cathedral, accordion-making and lace traditions.
Curemonte
A small ridge-top village of stone houses, churches and château silhouettes in the south of the department.
Aubazine
A historic village associated with its Cistercian abbey, set between Brive and Tulle.
Treignac
An attractive small town beside the Vézère near the Lac des Bariousses and the Monédières.
Meymac
A handsome upland town and gateway to the Plateau de Millevaches, with granite architecture and forest country.
Ségur-le-Château
A picturesque village on the Auvézère, tucked beneath the ruins of its castle in western Corrèze.
Make a holiday of it
What makes the Corrèze special
Villages with real character
Corrèze has an exceptional concentration of historic villages, from the red sandstone of Collonges to the river setting of Beaulieu and the hilltop drama of Turenne.
Rivers, waterfalls & wild landscapes
The Dordogne gorges, Vézère valley, Gimel waterfalls, lakes, Monédières and Millevaches plateau make the department particularly rewarding for walkers, cyclists and scenic drives.
Markets, local food & slower days
Brive’s food culture, local beef, walnuts, cheeses, markets and small-town restaurants suit the unhurried character of the department.
Travel & getting around
Getting to & around Corrèze
The A20 and A89 make Corrèze surprisingly accessible by road, meeting near Brive and linking the department towards Toulouse, Limoges, Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux routes.
Brive-la-Gaillarde is the principal rail hub, with regional and long-distance services. Tulle, Uzerche and other towns have rail connections, but the rural east and uplands are much easier with a car.
Brive Dordogne Valley Airport can be convenient when suitable routes operate; Limoges and larger airports farther south or west provide alternatives.
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