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 31st July 2010
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 Holidaying in CorrèzeFor an action packed holiday it has to be CorrèzeThe Corrèze is perhaps the least well-known department of the Limousin, however this really is changing. The Corrèze is geared up to give you one of the most action packed holidays of a lifetime. From Mountain Biking to canoeing, Horse riding to Hang-gliding and from fishing to ballooning, there really is something for everyone in the Corrèze.
Water lot of fun!The Corrèze has more than 40 man made lakes, 6 of which have a surface area of more than 100 hectares, and 4 water-sports centres which can be found in Argentat, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Objat and Tulle. In the Corrèze, holidaymakers are spoilt for choice with a wide range of activities available, such as swimming, sailing, windsurfing, speed boating water-skiing, jet skiing and rowing. Click Play to watch the short video of canoeing on the River Dordogne as it winds its way through Corrèze Canoeing and Kayaking are fun ways of exploring the Corrèze and can be enjoyed on 5 rivers offering different levels of difficulty: the Corrèze, Diège, Dordogne, Maronne and Vézère – numerous hire stations can be found along these rivers. For those who would like either some lessons or indeed participate on an organised trip, there are 4 canoeing and kayaking centres that can be found at: - 1) The base de Bourbacoup in Tulle (on the Corrèze) 2) A.D.N Centres in Argentat, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Brivezac and Monceaux-sur-Dordogne (all on the Dordogne.) 3) The Base de la Minoterie in Uzerche (on the Vézère). Rafting also available. 4) The A.D.P.A centre de la Lombardertie in Saillant de Voutezac (on the Vézère) Rafting also available. More activities to enjoy whilst in Correze FishingThe Corrèze is home to 5000 km of streams and rivers and more than 4000 hectares of reservoirs and man-made water recreation areas, making it one of the largest geographical water networks in France. Fish Species The waters are populated with high numbers of Carp, Bream, Barbel, Bleak, Roach, Gudgeon, Minnow, Tench, Dace & Chub. There are also high populations of carnivorous fish such as Pike and Perch. Brown trout and the common grayling varieties can be found in the departments many rivers. The department has 8 second category night carp fishing locations. The Maison de L’Eau et de la Pêche de la Corrèze ; based in Neuvic and Lissac-sur-Couze, organise exhibitions, conferences and fishing courses. GolfThere are four golf courses in the Corrèze; Golf du Coiroux in Aubazine, Golf de Brive in Brive-la-Gaillarde, Golf de Neuvic d’Ussel in Neuvic and Golf du Chammet in Peyrelevade. ClimbingThere are 8 fully equipped sites in the region which can be found in, Aubazine (Saut de la Bergère), Bort-les-Orgues ( Orgues), Gros-Chastang (Le Pont de Sagne), Moustier-Ventadour (Rocher de Ventadour), Saint Cernin de Larche (Cirque de Ladou), Servieres-le-Chateau (Chapelle Notre-Dame du Roc cliff), Uzerche (Rocher du Moulin in the Vézère Gorges) and Voutezac (Saut du Saumont). Adventure ParkThe Adventure Park of Aubazine at the Tourist Centre in Le Coiroux. 5 completely safe aerial routes through the trees for visitors of all ages. Val Adventure in Lanobre (Chateau de Val). 4 aerial routes through the trees. Airborne Antics
Here you can try hang-gliding, Kite-Flying, Winched Flights, Micro light Flying, and Paragliding. Hot Air Ballooning can be tried in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne at the Association Montgolfières en Riviera Limousine, and also at; S.A.R.L. Corrèze Montgolfière in Objat and Pompadour, And Cyrille Girodolle in Pompadour. WalkingThere are more than 400 short walks offered throughout the department, these route can be found in the local tourist offices, and in the local “Topo Guides” Mountain Biking (VTT)There are 3 beginners routes in the Corrèze, one in Liginiac, in Lignareix and in Monceau-sur-Dordogne. Cycling There are 3 permanent cycling trails for cycle tourists in the Corrèze (a full description and map of these can be obtained by contacting the Comité Départmental de la federation Francais de Cyclotourism – Tel: 00 33 (0)5 55 29 98 78.) Horse Riding and TrekkingThere are 16 riding centres all belonging to the Comité Départmental de Tourisme Equestre, which offer walks, treks, carriage rides, ponies, trips for both Children & Adults and lessons. There are over 350km of riding trails in the Corrèze which link all the main riding centres of the department. And there is more!4x4: 2 centres to be found in Aubazine and Reygades Karting: circuits in Brive, Egletons and Lubersac Potholing: 1 centre in Turenne. There is too much to do for us to list here so to make sure you get the most out of your visit to Corrèze we have provided a series of links to the offices of tourism in some of the most popular tourist towns.
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.jpg)     Check out Videos of the regionCanoeing on the River Dordogne
Click here to see full size clip Strawberry Fair, Beaulieu sur Dordogne Click here to see full size clip Oradour sur Glane Village of Martyrs Click here to see full size clip 
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From July 8 to August 24, the Château of Saillant and the churches of the towns and cities along the Corrèze and the Vézère will resound with the harmonies of classical music. Come and share these beautiful evenings in the heart of the Correzian landscape. .jpg)
Uzerche, known as 'The Pearl of the Limousin' is one of the most historic smaller towns in the Limousin. This year it will be hosting its third annual international festival of music. For six days in the middle of August, Uzerche comes alive with the sound of music.... 
Arnac pompadour is the undisputed home of the horse with a packed schedule of equestrian events throughout the year.
