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Brive-la-Gaillarde

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Brive-la-Gaillarde

Brive-la-Gaillarde sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ussac, 38km from Gouffre de Padirac.

Brive-la-Gaillarde is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 53,466, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Brive-la-Gaillarde sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brive-la-Gaillarde to your route.

About Brive-la-Gaillarde

Brive-la-Gaillarde (French pronunciation: [bʁiv la ɡajaʁd] ; Limousin dialect of Occitan: Briva la Galharda), commonly known as simply Brive, is a commune of France. It is a sub-prefecture and the largest city of the Corrèze department. It has around 47,000 inhabitants, while the population of the agglomeration was

Read more 76,456 in 2022. Although it is by far the biggest commune in Corrèze, the prefecture is Tulle. In French popular culture, the town is associated with a song by Georges Brassens.

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Where is Brive-la-Gaillarde located?

Brive-la-Gaillarde is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1589 latitude, 1.5333 longitude.

What is the population of Brive-la-Gaillarde?

Brive-la-Gaillarde has a population of approximately 53,466 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
53,466
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.1589, 1.5333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Brive-la-Gaillarde

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Lascaux Caves

Home to the world's most spectacular prehistoric cave paintings, dating back over 17,000 years, now viewable in an exacting replica.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Gouffre de Padirac

A 75 m chasm dropping into an underground river you cruise by boat through vast illuminated caverns.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Sarlat-la-Caneda

The perfectly preserved golden-stone medieval capital of Perigord Noir, renowned for its foie gras, truffles, and Saturday market.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Rocamadour

A vertiginous pilgrimage village of sanctuaries and chapels clinging to a sheer cliff face above the Alzou canyon.

41 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Chateau de Beynac

A formidable 12th-century fortress perched on a sheer cliff overlooking the Dordogne River, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in France.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Brive-la-Gaillarde

  • 80 kmPont ValentréA fortified 14th-century bridge with three towers spanning the Lot at Cahors, steeped in a devil's legend.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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