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Gimel-les-Cascades
Half-day stop for the waterfalls, not a base: 2–3 hours on foot, then drive to Brive or Tulle for the night.
Gimel-les-Cascades is a tiny Corrèze village named for three waterfalls that drop a combined 143 m into the Montane gorge. The cascades are the only reason to come: a 45‑minute loop trail gives you all three views. The village itself has stone cottages, a church and a couple of hotels, but no real dining or nightlife. Most travellers stop for 2–3 hours on the way between Brive-la-Gaillarde and the A89 motorway.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Dec–Feb (ice on paths, low water)
- Airports
- BVE · LIG
- Nights
- 0
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- Walking areas with bag rules
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- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gimel-les-Cascades, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe village; the only hazard is the slippery path beside the waterfalls.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBVE Brive–Souillac Airport (About 30 km (19 mi), 30 min drive; seasonal flights from UK and Paris).BVE Brive–Souillac Airport (About 19 mi (30 km), 30 min drive; seasonal flights from UK and Paris).
- Getting aroundOn foot: the waterfall loop is a 45‑min walk from the village car park.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at the waterfall chaletcheck€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Sit-down mealDinner in Brive (main + drink)€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or crêpe at the chaletcheck€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedBrive hotel double room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedVillage hotel double room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedVillage hotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €50 (≈ US$60) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BVE Brive–Souillac Airport (About 30 km (19 mi), 30 min drive; seasonal flights from UK and Paris) · LIG Limoges – Bellegarde Airport (About 100 km (62 mi), 1 h 15 min drive)BVE Brive–Souillac Airport (About 19 mi (30 km), 30 min drive; seasonal flights from UK and Paris) · LIG Limoges – Bellegarde Airport (About 62 mi (100 km), 1 h 15 min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gimel-les-Cascades: next 7 days
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Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot: the waterfall loop is a 45‑min walk from the village car park. A car is needed to reach Gimel; no public transport runs to the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Brive-la-Gaillarde
goDoor to door: 15 min
Drive D1089 then A89, about 15 min
Market town with a good Saturday market and restaurants.
Tulle
goDoor to door: 20 min
Drive D1089 then D1120, about 20 min
Prefecture of Corrèze; cathedral and old town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Gimel village
Two small hotels near the waterfalls; book ahead in summer.
Brive-la-Gaillarde
15 min drive; more choice of hotels, restaurants and a train station.
Tulle
20 min drive; quiet, cheaper, with a few good restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (no bed)
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) (no bed)
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ (no bed)
Trip budget
| Brive hotel double room1 × 1 night × €85 | €85 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €50 | €100 |
| Waterfall entry fee2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Car parking at waterfall1 × €3 · check | €3 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €20 |
| Trip total≈ €109 per person per day, bed included | €218≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euros; car fuel and tolls excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at the waterfall chaletcheck | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Sandwich or crêpe at the chaletcheck | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Dinner in Brive (main + drink) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Fuel (per litre, 95 unleaded) | €1.80–2.00 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The path can be slippery after rain; wear sturdy shoes.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash for the waterfall entry fee and any purchases.
- The waterfall car park fills by 11:00 in July–August; arrive early.The waterfall car park fills by 11:00 AM in July–August; arrive early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- European emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Paris; consulates in Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg. UK Embassy in Paris; consulates in Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Waterfall entry (adult): about €5 (≈ US$6) (check)
- Car park: about €3 (≈ US$4) (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où sont les cascades ? — Where are the waterfalls? (oo son lay kaskad)
- Le chemin, s’il vous plaît — The path, please (luh shuh-man, seel voo pleh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gimel-les-Cascades. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Dec–Feb (ice on paths, low water) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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