Find your perfect car hire at Brive La Gaillarde Airport
A small city within one of France’s smallest regions, Brive-la-Gaillarde is a gem in the centre of the country. Explore the city and the region beyond with a car hire from Brive-la-Gaillarde Airport.Plan your journey from Brive La Gaillarde Airport
Brive-la-Gaillarde Airport is located 13km south of the city itself. Pick up an Avis car hire from the airport and you’ll be able to reach the city centre and all of its attractions within around 15 minutes.Visiting the main square of Brive-la-Gaillarde on Tuesday and Saturday mornings is a great way of experiencing local French life at the twice-weekly food market. You can expect lots of delicious, locally-produced products, such as walnut and chestnut cake and plum brandy.
For a taste of local history, be sure to visit the Musée Labenche, which has exhibitions about archaeology and history in the region. They also have an impressive selection of 17th century tapestries from England.
There are also many historical buildings in the city. St Martin’s Church is an 11th century construction of the Romanesque style, and the town square is surrounded by turreted houses, many of which date back to the 13th century.
Before leaving the city, treat yourself to a decadent meal at La Table d’Olivier, a restaurant with a Michelin star in the city centre. The veal with truffle sauce and red tuna with wasabi sorbet are recommended.
Beyond Brive La Gaillarde Airport
From Brive-la-Gaillarde Airport, it’s easy to reach many other spectacular destinations in central France in less than two hours.Périgueux
From the airport, Périgueux, a city in the Aquitaine region, is around one hours’ drive away. This is a place for history enthusiasts, and the Roman ruins of Vesunna, just slightly east of the city centre, should not be missed. Next to the ruins, you can visit the Gallo Roman Vesunna Museum for an insight into Roman life in the area. Périgueux Cathedral is also worth a visit – it’s the largest church in the region and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Aurillac
Drive for one hour and 45 minutes east of the airport and you’ll reach the small city of Aurillac, a place where outdoor enthusiasts will feel completely at home. The city is surrounded by the Cantal mountains, perfect for brisk hikes, and even activities such as donkey rides and horse riding. Cheese lovers won’t want to miss a trip to Ferme de Laveissière, a family cheese farm where you’ll be welcomed by the family and shown the cheese- making process.
With your Avis car hire from Brive-la-Gaillarde Airport, these treasures of central France are yours to explore in complete comfort.