Brive La Gaillarde (Corrèze)

Brive La Gaillarde (Corrèze) mini guide

Brive-la-Gaillarde was originally named Brive but was renamed in 1919.  Gaillarde probably stands for bravery or strength in the city's name, but it may also refer to the city's walls.  Brive now extends outside of its original boundaries into Malemort and Ussac. 

The commercial district is mainly the medieval center with retail shops and cafés. It is also the location of the city hall, the main police station, and the Labenche museum. The Pont Cardinal, the bridge which used to be a crossing point for travelers from Paris to Toulouse.

The town is protected by two sets of walls. The inner wall has a pedestrian shopping area which offers a safe shopping experience in the historic setting. The buildings represent many different architectural periods.

There are two delicacies that must be tasted when in Brive-La-Gaillarde - walnut liqueur, and the unusual but delicious purple coloured mustard which is produced with the addition of grapes.

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Guide point	Details
Department:	Central France > Limousin > Corrèze >
Location:	South of the centre of France in the departement of the Limousin, France
Public Transport:	Limoge airport is about 45 minutes away. Good road and rail access.
Tourist information website:	www.brive-tourisme.com
Tourist information contact email:	service.accueil@brive-tourisme.com
Tourist information switch board number:	+ 33 (0)5 55 24 58 24
Tourist information address:	Place du 14 Juillet, 19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
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