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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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.

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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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