Brive

Brive-la-Gaillarde, commonly Brive, is a commune and subprefecture in the Corrèze department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. It lies in a river valley in the heart of Corrèze, serving as a major commercial and administrative center for the surrounding rural area.

Brive has a population in the vicinity of 50,000 for the town proper, with a larger urban area. The city serves as the capital of the arrondissement of Brive-la-Gaillarde and is one of the principal towns in the department.

Historically, Brive developed in the Middle Ages as a market town exploiting trade routes across the region. Its old town features narrow streets, stone houses and religious buildings that reflect its long history as a local center of commerce and governance.

Economic life combines services, retail, and light industry with agricultural activity in the surrounding countryside. The weekly markets and regional shops contribute to Brive's role as a local hub for residents and visitors.

Transportation links include rail connections to regional and national destinations and access to major roads, positioning Brive as a crossroads between Limousin and other parts of southwestern France.

Brive hosts cultural and sporting events and is known for several historical monuments and museums in its old town, contributing to its regional identity.