Eco-friendly holidays in Corrèze

Brive and Corrèze: A setting of preserved nature to savor without moderation

Running away from mass tourism and looking for authenticity, nature, preserved landscapes, local gastronomy and real people? Travel responsibly and opt for holidays in Corrèze. And if you are looking for an eco-friendly vacation with a touch of madness, Brive-la-Gaillarde is made for you!

Here we don't have time to get bored but we take it all the same! Slow Food, slow tourism, soft mobility are in our gaillard genes. Take the time to experience a vacation in harmony with nature.

A woman is on a mountain bike on a rock overlooking the Saillant dam

A preserved territory

A secluded life is the happiest, you know? We are lucky to live in preserved landscapes benefiting from remarkable biodiversity. Our countryside is quiet but not deserted, our towns benefit from all the amenities close to preserved natural sites. Our natural spaces are ideal places to practice sporting activities close to nature. Our territory is full of picturesque villages, Romanesque churches, fountains.... We invite you to discover them in our visiting circuits to discover small heritage, or by having a peak at our a cabinet of curiosities. And if you want to be amazed, we have listed our best views. Admire, breathe, and get boosted, the gaillard way!

Nature-friendly activities

Corrèze is a true gem of nature, with its breathtaking landscapes, green forests and refreshing rivers. So, we must preserve it by favoring activities that do not have a negative impact on the environment. You can pick up in many activities such as canoeing, mountain biking or road cycling, climbing, swimming in natural environments, without forgetting hiking. You'll see, it's great!

Family going to the market in Brive-La-Gaillarde

Eat well

Often, it is around the table that links are forged, we are proud to share our gastronomy, a cross between influences from the South-West, Limousin and Auvergne. Our many restaurants will allow you to experience this promise, often with proposals for all tastes and for all dietary requirements (without meat for example). Local farms pay great attention to preserving the reputation of the quality of their production. They rely on peasant mixed farming and the breeding of emblematic products of great renown. More and more of our farmers are adopting very reasoned practices or converting to "organic", which reassures us in the confidence we place in foods from Corrèze, Périgord or Quercy. So, here, choose market products, not ultra-processed ones! Just visit one of the many weekly markets like the one of Brive-La-Gaillarde to get an idea of the richness of our local products. And if you want to buy with no carbon footprint, we give you addresses of producers whom you can buy directly from. Buying local products means supporting local producers and limiting your carbon footprint by reducing transport. It’s a win-win, right?

Soft mobility

Unforgettable holidays without too much carbon, yes it’s possible, it’s slow tourism! If you go green, it's to reconnect with nature and take the time to discover a territory. Many initiatives are taken to allow both locals and tourists to move around while limiting their carbon footprint: a shuttle offers to take you to the 2 leisure activity spots (Causse lake and Le Saillant), bicycles are available on the territory, a greenway allows you to move around in complete safety whether you are on foot or riding a bike. Without forgetting the numerous hiking trails present in all municipalities. And to help you further, Brive Tourisme offers you sightseeing tours using public transport. As for cycling enthusiasts, we offer them turnkey weekends to discover our fun gems.

Meeting the Gaillards

Throughout your meetings, you will also see that hospitality inhabits us, deeply rooted in our curiosity for visitors... Open-mindedness and the pleasure of sharing are also part of the foundations of sustainable development. Committed to promoting exchanges, Brive Tourisme has created the PoHtes (tourist hospitality points). These are local players (bakery, café, press, etc.) who welcome you “at home” and give you advice on how to discover their territory, their secret corners.... Our natives, like real gaillards, have a generous personnality and some offer to share all their knowledge during enlightened visits: the Musta'chut. During the summer period, they offer free visits with varied themes: local flora and fauna, know-how, small heritage, etc.

Interior of the new 100% Gaillard boutique at 24 rue de la République in Brive

A committed territory

Eco-responsibility is at the center of Brive Tourisme's strategy, which implements numerous actions: eco-labelling of the accommodation it manages, commitment to its 100% Gaillarde Boutique (100% organic cotton, local collaborations...), eco-design of its websites, highlighting local actors (portraits of young ladies) ... Our communities are also sensitive to the subject of sustainability and some have the “green station” label. And to help you be "responsible but not guilty", we suggest you to take the gaillard oath !