The Gimel Waterfalls in Corrèze
A must-see place
a splendid natural site
Do you want to take a vacation in a quiet place away from the city? If you wish to relax while experiencing the freshness of nature, why not visit the Gimel Waterfalls in Corrèze? Also see: Ascension Pentecost Weekend 2026 in Corrèze — outdoor events around the waterfalls and the Dordogne.
Indeed, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region (formerly Limousin), composed of 12 departments including Haute-Vienne, Corrèze, and Creuse, is full of cultural and natural treasures that are easy to discover and explore. It is home to splendid natural sites, such as the Gimel Waterfalls.
Moreover, to facilitate your stay near the Gimel Waterfalls, a motorhome area at Camping Soleil d’Oc is easily accessible to visitors.
The Gimel Waterfalls in Corrèze: An ideal destination for nature lovers
Explore the region
There are many natural parks and historical monuments located in the Limousin region. Composed of three main departments, Limousin boasts exceptional natural attractions.
When visiting the region, you can venture into the large forests of Haute-Vienne, the mountains of Creuse, and the Millevaches plateaus or the Gimel Waterfalls in Corrèze.
Indeed, a splendid natural spectacle is offered by the Gimel Waterfalls, where the Montane river cascades in three levels for a total of 143 m into the valley.Read more
During your vacation at the Gimel Waterfalls, discover and explore the Montane river, which bears different names: upstream, it is called the Gane salée stream, then Montane, and in its estuarine section, it is called the Gimelle.
The stream originates in the commune of Saint-Yrieix-le-Déjalat in the Millevaches Regional Natural Park and after 39 kilometers near Tulle, it joins the Saint-Bonnette as a tributary, which flows a little further into the Corrèze.
Discover the Gimel Waterfalls in all their splendor
A picturesque place
Located just 11km northeast of Tulle, the Gimel Waterfalls are home to a succession of cascades nestled between picturesque cliffs. The Grand Saut waterfall measures 45 meters high, the second waterfall, La Redole, is 38 meters, and the third waterfall, La Queue de Cheval, is 60 meters.
Let yourself be enchanted by this picturesque and poetic place, described by the famous writers Victor Hugo, Abel Hugo, in 1883 in the book “Picturesque France“.
A perfect destination for adventurers
Les cascades de Gimel sont spécialement appréciées par les aventuriers. Les randonnées aux cascades de Gimel sont de plus en plus fréquentes. Avec la saison estivale et les vacances, la météo pour aller aux cascades de Gimel est parfaite. Vous pourrez vous rafraîchir tout en appréciant la beauté sauvage des lieux et en descendant les 800 marches de la vallée. La légende raconte qu’elle a été créée par un magicien et/ou sorcier. Les Cascades de Gimel en Corrèze ont été classées parmi les Monuments Naturels France en 1912.Lire la suite
Stay in a motorhome area at Camping Soleil d’Oc
If you want to experience a camping atmosphere during your visits to Corrèze, a motorhome area and quality accommodations at Camping Soleil d’Oc are available on site. You can enjoy activities and upcoming events.
Getting closer to nature has become easier and more accessible to everyone. You can easily venture into nature and to the Gimel Waterfalls. It is also possible to eat at the Gimel Waterfalls, as well as at the Murel Waterfalls.
