Natural sites

Unique natural sites

The Corrèze is home to a rich variety of unspoilt natural scenery. Its myriad lakes, waterfalls, peat bogs and forests have remained unchanged for centuries and are crossed by a comprehensive network of footpaths.

The waterfalls of Murel - Albussac 15km northwest of Argentat. These cascades are formed by three successive waterfalls which run through the steep, wooded Franche-Valeine...Learn +

Les Orgues de Bort - Bort les Orgues 4km west of Bort-les-Orgues. Situated at an altitude of 789m, perched 350m above the town of Bort-les-Orgues, these rock formations were...Learn +

The cirque of Freysselines - Chaumeil At feet of Monédières, a vast cirque cut in the granitic rock marks the border between plateau and mountain. The cirque of Freysselines is...Learn +

The waterfalls of Gimel - Gimel les Cascades 12km northwest of Tulle. One of the most beautiful natural sites in the département. These waterfalls consist of three successive cascades...Learn +

Le Causse Corrézien - Lissac sur Couze Southwest of Brive, near the A20 motorway. One of the most unusual environments in the département, this limestone plateau is dotted with...Learn +

The Chavanon Valley - Merlines Access via Merlines. Running along the border between the Corrèze and Puy-de-Dôme départements, the delightful Chavanon valley is of exceptional...Learn +

Peat bog of Longeyroux - Meymac A biological environment of major European interest, this peat bog lies at an altitude of 900m in the communes of Meymac, St Merd-les-Oussines,...Learn +

The Dordogne gorges - Neuvic The Dordogne gorges are of major ecological interest for their flora and fauna. With a wide choice of water sports available here, the gorges...Learn +

The La Fage chasm - Noailles In Noailles, 10km south of Brive. Exit 52 on the A20 motorway. Divided into two galleries, the La Fage chasm is known for its beautiful,...Learn +

The waterfalls of Bialet - Saint Ybard In the South of Saint Ybard and places la Roche et la Valette. From the car park of the waterfalls, take the path on the left towards waterfalls...Learn +

The Vézère river and its valley - Uzerche Vézère river by-passes the city of Uzerche on three sides. Iit encloses the rocky spur on which stands the ancient walled up city. Classified...Learn +

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