Brive-la-Gaillarde

Brive-la-Gaillarde is a commune of France. it is a sous-préfecture of the Corrèze département. Population (1999): 49,141.

History

Even though the inhabitants settled around the first century, the city only started to grow much later. Starting around the fifth century, the original city starts to develop around a church dedicated to Saint-Martin. During the twelfth 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.

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First century - Fifth century - Saint-Martin - Twelfth century - Hundred Years War

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

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1919 - Malemort - Ussac

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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.

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Cafés - Paris - Toulouse - CA Brive - Rugby union

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