Discover the flora and fauna of Corrèze

Corrèze as well as the neighboring department of Creuse, has the least air pollution in France. From that pure beneficial air, nature takes full advantage. With a wide variety of natural habitats for animals and rich flora. You will find a wide variety of wildflowers and plants such as the wild orchid in spring. Many edible plant species and a wealth of fruits grow in this beautiful area. Then those typically French delicacies; mushrooms. In particular, chanterelle, cep and the large umbrella mushroom grow abundantly in the area.

A bioindicator of air quality is the growth of lichens and beard lichens on trunks and branches of trees. For example, the bushy mosses that are common in the region grow only in very clean air. They also contain medicinal compounds and are used in perfumes.

In that clean air, a bird lover’s eyes are wide open. The red kite with its v-shaped tail sails above the valley. A little further on, a buzzard grabs a mouse. On a rock in the forest sits an eagle owl. There are not only birds of prey in Corrèze. Hear the green – and great spotted woodpecker tapping against a tree trunk. Spot the pink-beige oak crow with a toupee on its head. A tiny wren straightens its tail. Cranes flying over with great spectacle in spring and fall.

Vibrant nature has more colorful inhabitants: reptiles and amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies, colored beetles, deer, wild boars, foxes, tree and stone martens, otters. The famous Limousin cattle that stroll grazing through the meadows are characteristic of the region and its traditions. If you would like to explore regional flora and fauna under expert guidance, check out this calendar.