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Notre-Dame Cathedral
The gothic bell tower has watched over the town since the 12th century. A magnificent view at sunset — climb the 89 steps of the tower (free on Saturday mornings).
3 min walk · free
Tulle is a town at a confluence — of two rivers, three plateaux and a thousand small discretions. Capital of the Corrèze, lesser capital of attention. You come for the cathedral; you stay for the silence of the alleys at 7am.
Our concierge keeps a notebook that appears in no guidebook. Ask for it at reception — it's yours to read, and we're happy to add your own discoveries.
02
Banks of the Corrèze
The river traces a slow curve beneath stone bridges. A shaded walk at any hour — especially lovely at first light.
At the hotel's doorstep
03
Saturday market
Place Gambetta. Porcini in season, roasted chestnuts in November, mountain cheeses all year round. Our favourite stall: Étienne, second on the right.
5 min walk · 7am–1pm
04
Nuits de Nacre festival
Four days of music — accordion, rock, world. Open-air stages, bistros open late, free workshops. Book early — the hotel fills up.
Mid-September · 4 days
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Seven Arches trail
8 km loop through the Mirambel forest, a disused railway viaduct, a panoramic table. We lend out walking poles.
Car · 15 min
06
Royal Arms Factory
Tulle's industrial story, told inside the former royal arms factory. Tours Tuesdays and Saturdays, 2pm. Booking at the tourist office.
Guided tour · 1h30
Getting here
How to
reach Tulle.
Tulle is easier to reach than you'd think — central station, motorway 12 minutes away, regional airport 30 km away.
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By train
Tulle ↔ Paris 5h · ↔ Bordeaux 3h · ↔ Toulouse 4h. Station 8 min on foot.
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By car
A20 motorway, Tulle Centre exit · 12 min from the motorway. Private parking on request.
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By air
Brive-Vallée de la Dordogne (30 km) · shuttle on request, €35.