Correze places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Correze department of Limousin. See also our Correze travel guide
Arboretum Al Gaulhia
The Arboretum Al Gaulhia is a 10 hectare arboretum with gardens and ponds, and a wide range of impressive trees See guide
Argentat
The highlight of a visit to Argentat is the lovely view across the river from the quais See guide
Arnac-Pompadour
The village of Arnac-Pompadour is centre for a Haras National, and also has an imposing 15th century castle See guide
Aubazine
Aubazine is a small village in Corrèze with an important 12th century abbey church See guide
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
The town of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne you can explore the attractive old town and walk along the Dordogne river See guide
Collonges-la-Rouge
The village of Collonges-le-Rouge is very distinctive, being built almost entirely from red rock See guide
Correze (village)
Correze is a very small village but the historic quarter certainly merits a visit See guide
Curemonte
In a lovely hilltop position, Curemonte is less touristic than many of the 'most beautiful villages in France' but certainly should be visited See guide
Donzenac
Both the medieval centre of Donzenac and the steep wooded slopes that surround the village contribute equally to its charm See guide
Gimel-les-Cascades
Gimel-les-Cascades is a pretty village in Correze best known for its ancient toll bridge and castle and its scenic waterfalls See guide
Les Jardins de Colette
The Jardins de Colette is a garden which represents the life of Colette in a series of gardens. See guide
Lubersac
Lubersac is a small town in Corrèze with a church and a 15th century house among its historic monuments See guide
Meymac
Meymac should be beter known to tourists - the stone buildings in the town centre are both attractive and interesting See guide
Meyssac
Meyssac is a village in Correze with an interesting historic centre built in the famous red sandstone of the region See guide
Saint-Angel
Saint-Angel is a very small village but also a pleasant diversion when you are passing See guide
Saint-Bonnet-la-Rivière
Saint-Bonnet-la-Rivière is a small village with an unusual round church in the Corrèze countryside See guide
Saint-Robert
Centred around the 12th century Church of Saint-Robert, Saint-Robert is classed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' See guide
Segur-le-Chateau
The part of Segur-le-Chateau with medieval houses next to the river is especially beautiful, but elsewhere there is also much to enjoy See guide
Tours de Merle
The Tours de Merle is a group of medieval castles in ruins in a picturesque setting above a river See guide
Treignac
The medieval quarter around the 11th century church is the highlight in the village of Treignac See guide
Tulle
The area around the cathedral and the river frontage in Tulle both add to the charm of the capital of Correze See guide
Turenne
The medieval village at Turenne still also has two fortified towers, and beautiful views across Limousin See guide
Uzerche
The Vézère Valley below and the numerous historic monuments up the hill together make Uzerche one of our favourite Limousin towns See guide
Vigeois
Vigeois is a village with a pretty medieval bridge on the Vézère river and an 11th century abbey church to see See guideFor more information see the Correze guide
Market towns & days in Correze
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Allassac: Wednesday & Friday
Bort-les-Orgues: Tuesday & Saturday
Brive-la-Gaillarde: Tuesday all day & Thursday all day & Saturday all day
Bugeat: Thursday (high season only)
Meymac: Friday (high season only)
Meyssac: Tuesday & Friday
Monceaux-sur-Dordogne: Thursday (high season only)
Objat: Sunday
Tulle: Wednesday & Saturday
Ussel: Saturday
Tourist attractions to visit in Correze
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Sites of Natural Beauty
Gouffre de la Fage
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin de la Ganille
Parc-arboretum de Neuvic d'Ussel
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Meymac: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Collonges-la-Rouge: See tourist guide
Curemonte: See tourist guide
Segur-le-Chateau: See tourist guide
Treignac: See tourist guide
Turenne: See tourist guide