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Varetz

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Varetz

Varetz is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ussac, 44km from Gouffre de Padirac.

Varetz is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 1,975, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Varetz 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 Varetz to your route.

About Varetz

Varetz (French pronunciation: [vaʁɛs] or [vaʁɛts]; Occitan: Vares) is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France. It lies in the urban area of Brive-la-Gaillarde between Objat and Brive-la-Gaillarde at the confluence of the Vézère and the Correze. Varetz station and Le Burg station have rail connections to

Read more Brive-la-Gaillarde, Saint-Yrieix and Limoges.

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Where is Varetz located?

Varetz is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.1939 latitude, 1.4506 longitude.

What is the population of Varetz?

Varetz has a population of approximately 1,975 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,975
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.1939, 1.4506

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 Varetz

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.

27 km · about 30 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

natural wonder

Gouffre de Padirac

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

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Rocamadour

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

46 km · about 55 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in France

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Varetz.

Saint-Viance

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,453

Ussac

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 3,365

Saint-Pantaléon-de-Larche

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 3,863

Mansac

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,339

Donzenac

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 2,277

Allassac

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 3,476

Brive-la-Gaillarde

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 53,466

Objat

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 3,452

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