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CORRÈZE: LAND OF WATER AND CHARACTER VILLAGES COMPLETE

Red stone radiates warm beauty, river water flows emerald green, waterfalls plunge rushing. Corrèze is water and heritage.

≈ 10
Days
231
Km
9
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Collonges-la-Rouge and its red sandstone, perched Turenne village, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Gimel waterfalls, Uzerche on its peninsula and Pompadour stud farm. Corrèze, character villages by the water.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Tulle

tapestry heritage tower city

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4 photos
Day 1
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Discover

1
House of Loyac.
2
Cloister Museum.
3
Red sandstone village.
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Activities

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Accordionist (local tradition).
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Old town with steps.
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Next stop
Distance: 31.9 km
Travel time: 1h04
2
Day

Collonges La Rouge

red stone beauty glow

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6 photos
Day 2
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Discover

1
Castle towers.
2
Saint-Pierre Abbey Church (tympanum).
3
Penitents' Chapel.
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Activities

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Corrèze wine.
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Panorama from the towers.
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River beach.
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Next stop
Distance: 7.3 km
Travel time: 15min
3
Day

Turenne

clifftop castle crown tower

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6 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Dordogne quays.
2
Waterfalls (Grand Saut).
3
Redole.
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Activities

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Canoe on the Dordogne.
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Gabare (traditional boat).
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Next stop
Distance: 28 km
Travel time: 56min
4
Day

Beaulieu Sur Dordogne

river town tradition anchor

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4 photos
Day 4
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Discover

1
Horsetail).
2
"Pearl of Limousin".
3
Tours.
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Activities

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Waterfall park.
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Bridge over the Vézère.
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Labenche Museum.
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Next stop
Distance: 19.7 km
Travel time: 39min
5
Day

Argentat Sur Dordogne

waterfall cascade plunge white

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4 photos
Day 5
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Discover

1
Saint-Martin Collegiate Church.
2
Covered market (Saturday).
3
National stud farm (horses).
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Activities

→
Gastronomy (violet mustard).
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Stud farm visit.
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Horse races.
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Next stop
Distance: 31 km
Travel time: 1h02
6
Day

Gimel Les Cascades

peninsula castle-crowned perch high

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5 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Waterfalls (Grand Saut).
2
Redole.
3
Horsetail).
4
Church.
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Activities

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Hiking.
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Waterfall park.
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Next stop
Distance: 34.6 km
Travel time: 1h09
7
Day

Uzerche

castle heritage town stone

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9 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
"Pearl of Limousin".
2
Saint-Pierre Church.
3
Tours.
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Activities

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Stroll through medieval streets.
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Bridge over the Vézère.
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Next stop
Distance: 38.4 km
Travel time: 1h17
8
Day

Brive La Gaillarde

city gateway anchor center

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4 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Old town.
2
Saint-Martin Collegiate Church.
3
Covered market (Saturday).
🎯

Activities

→
Labenche Museum.
→
Gastronomy (violet mustard).
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Next stop
Distance: 40 km
Travel time: 1h20
9
Day

Pompadour

castle heritage town stone

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3 photos
Day 9
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Discover

1
Castle.
2
National stud farm (horses).
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Activities

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Stud farm visit.
→
Hippodrome.
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Horse races.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 8 and 12 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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