Brive-la-Gaillarde

Brive-la-Gaillarde is a city in France (Limousin dialect of Occitan language: Briva la Galharda). It is a sub-prefecture of the Corrèze department in the Limousin Region. The population of the urban area was 89,260 as of 1999. Although it is by far the biggest commune in Corrèze, the capital is Tulle.

HISTORY OF BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE
Even though the inhabitants settled around the 1st century, the city only started to grow much later. Starting around the 5th century, the original city starts to develop around a church dedicated to Saint-Martin-l'Espagnol. During the 12th century walls are built around the city and during the Hundred Years' War a second wall is built. These fortifications no longer exist and are now replaced by boulevards.

The commune was named "Brive" until 1919, when it was renamed "Brive-la-Gaillarde". The word "Gaillarde" (still used in current French) probably stands for bravery or strength in the city's name, but it can also refer to the city's walls. Brive now extends outside of its original boundaries into Malemort and Ussac.

During World War II, Brive-la-Gaillarde was a regional capital of the Resistance, acting as a seat of several clandestine information networks and several of the principal resistance movements, including the Armée secrète (or “Secret Army”) and the Mouvements unis de la Résistance (or “United Movements of the Resistance”).

Brive-la-Gaillarde was the first city of Occupied France to liberate itself by its own means, on August 15, 1944. For this, the city received the “Croix de guerre 1939-1945” military decoration.

The medieval center is mainly a commercial district with retail shops and various cafés. It is also the location of the city hall, the main police station, and the Labenche museum. One notable landmark outside the inner city is the Pont Cardinal, a bridge which used to be a crossing point for travelers from Paris to Toulouse. Finally, it is the home of CA Brive rugby union team.

More informations about the History of Brive-la-Gaillarde on the Brive-la-Gaillarde !

WHAT TO VISIT?
More informations about the places to visit in Brive-la-Gaillarde on the Brive-la-Gaillarde or/and check the Official Website of the Office of Tourism !

Free Internet/Wifi Access

 * Service Information Jeunesse - Adress: 12, place Jean-Marie Dauzier - Tel: 05 55 23 43 80


 * Brive Média Culture - Adress: 31 av Jean Jaurès - Tel: 05 55 74 20 51

COUCHSURFERS
There are about 20 Couchsurfers who live in Brive-la-Gaillarde and some others in the area. Feel free to contact them by finding them on the Couchsearch Page or by letting a post or a message on the Limousin CS Group (regional group).

Meetings
There is no CS meetings in Brive-la-Gaillarde for the moment, but check the Limousin CS Group (the regional group) to see and be kept informed about what happen in the area.

How to get to Brive

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY


Hôtel de Police : 05 55 17 46 00 Police et Garde Municipale : 05 55 23 79 22 S.M.U.R. : 15 Pompiers : 18 (depuis un fixe) ou 112 Médecin de garde (S.O.S. médecin) : 05 55 20 67 67
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LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS
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INTERESTED LINKS</FONT>
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 * Regional CS Group: Limousin


 * Brive-la-Gaillarde on Wikivoyage
 * Brive-la-Gaillarde on Hitchwiki
 * Brive-la-Gaillarde on Wikipedia