Brivezac’s cultural heritage begins with an exceptional detail: the portal of Brivezac church dates from the 11th century and is described as the oldest in Limousin. The west façade of the Église Saint-Pierre is also protected as a historic monument; partial protection was granted by decree of 4 February 1988.
Anyone choosing Brivezac as a holiday destination will want to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture and History
The village is also home to the privately owned Pavillon de Jeanne d’Albret, a building dating from the 16th century. The Fête votive de Brivezac is designated as a local cultural event featuring art, music, a meal and a themed market.
In the wider region around Brivezac are the Château de Laborie, a château, the ruins of the Prieure de Coiroux, the historic site of Abbaye Saint-Étienne d’Aubazines, and the Château de la Fage, a château.
Wine
Domaine de Chirac produces Vin Paillé from Corrèze. To produce 1 litre of wine, 7 to 8 kilograms of grapes are dried there. On the “La Route du Vin Paillé et des Châteaux” route, Domaine de Chirac is named as a producer of Vin Paillé; visitors can view the wine production and taste the wine there.
Routes
The 157-kilometre Véloroute 87 “La Vagabonde” passes through 18 municipalities, including Brivezac, and is signposted in both directions along its entire route. The “La Route du Vin Paillé et des Châteaux” route crosses the Dordogne towards Reygades. Brivezac is one of the municipalities along whose route seven rest areas of the Véloroute 87 are located, equipped with bicycle racks, a table, a bench and a bin.
Landscape
Around Brivezac are Roc de Maille, a mountain, and Roche de Vic, a mountain. The Île des Escouanes, an island, is also located nearby. In the wider region around Brivezac lies the Gouffre de Padirac, a cave.
