Discover Corrèze, the hidden jewel of the Atlantic seaboard
Corrèze, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, may be a land of presidents, but it’s above all a department with a remarkable natural and architectural heritage. Haven’t you heard of this ‘water tower’ on the Atlantic coast? You’ll love Corrèze!
Visit the Most Beautiful Villages in France in Corrèze
No, Jacques Chirac and François Hollande aren’t the only landmarks in Corrèze. France’s 2nd least populated département after Creuse boasts no less than 5 Plus Beaux Villages and 2 Plus Beaux Détours.
Whether you’re on vacation solo, as a couple, with family or friends, don’t miss Collonges-la-Rouge, a gem on the famous route to Santiago de Compostela! Flamboyant in all seasons, with its brick-red sandstone facades hemmed in bluish-grey, this town is definitely worth a visit. On the way to Rocamadour, have fun looking for the emblem of the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela: the famous scallop shell.
Other towns not to be missed when visiting Corrèze if you love old stones: Argentat, Aubazine, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Curemonte, Meymac, Pompadour, Saint-Robert, Turenne, Uzerche and also a ‘safe place’ for the lords of Limoges, Ségur-le-Château…
Taking root in the Remarkable Gardens of Correze
Despite its low population density (41 inhabitants/m²), the land of a thousand springs is a veritable green Eden. Do you love nature, parks, remarkable arboretums, botanical gardens and rose gardens? Then you’ve come to the right place for your vacation excursions!
Arboretum of Château de Neuvic d’Ussel
Classified as a Jardin Remarquable, this arboretum is a veritable ode to Mother Nature. Remarkable trees stand side by side with aviaries, kiosks, basins, ponds, groves, rose gardens and more, in over 6 hectares of romantic English landscapes… Take the kids with you, as there are specially-designed trails with game booklets to help them discover the life of the Troubadours in the Middle Ages, as well as that of insects, birds and other creatures…
Les jardin Sothys, Auriac
Prefer to put down roots in more contemporary surroundings? Then visit the Gardens of Sothys, the famous brand of Instituts & Spas treatments since 1946. Opened in 2007 and certified in 2018, this Remarkable Garden is sure to inspire your senses. On the menu for this getaway: nothing but goodness!
Les Jardins de Colette and their labyrinth, Varetz
For a breath of fresh air and relaxation with the whole family, there’s nothing better than this garden, which even welcomes doggies! Family fun in Corrèze: giant labyrinth (5000 m²) with water and digicode gates, XXL games (dominoes, jenga, mikados…) and much more!
Recharge your batteries with an adventure on the hiking trails of Correze
There’s no better way to discover the wide variety of landscapes in Correze than by taking one of its signposted trails. There are no fewer than 314 of them, totalling some 3,278 km for all levels! Some are a must if you don’t want to miss out on any of the wonders of Corrèze: Autour des Châteaux, Cascades de Murel, Coteaux du Lac du Causse, Jardin de Bardot, Toit du Limousin, Tours de Merle, Vers le Trou du Loup… And don’t forget the fun walks for the whole family.
Visiting Corrèze also means following in the footsteps of Georges Brassens at the Brive-la-Gaillarde market, visiting a historic walnut distillery (Denoix) and feasting on very local specialties: bréjaude, blanquette aux morilles, caillade, farcidure, flognarde, gâteau de noix, millassou, mique, tourtou… Accompanied by Brive violet mustard, vin paillé or vin de Pays des coteaux du Saillant-Vézère or, of course, 1001 pierres!
For your vacations, Azureva welcomes you to its vacation residence less than 1h30 drive from Corrèze: Azureva Murol. You can also visit our theme village in Auvergne and discover this magnificent region.