MG Club de France is proud to host the MG EEOTY 2026 in the Périgord region, in Brive-la-Gaillarde

Save the Date: May 21–24, 2026

>>> Registration is now closed.

This beautiful region is ideal for scenic drives, with its stunning roads, remarkable heritage, and exceptional natural and culinary attractions.

We are expecting at least 251 MGs, from early models to 2005, coming from across Europe and beyond! The event is restricted to members of clubs affiliated with the MG Car Club (MG Club de France and other European clubs).

Four days of activities await you, from the afternoon of Thursday, May 21 (participant welcome) to Sunday, May 24, after the farewell lunch.

Eight scenic tours are planned, including two tailored for pre-war MGs and T-series models, allowing you to explore the region’s historical landmarks, natural wonders, and fine gastronomy. From Lascaux to Rocamadour, from Collonges-la-Rouge to Eyrignac, Uzerche, Travassac, Turenne… so many exceptional places to discover.

Activities include: guided or self-guided visits, festive parades in Brive…

Preliminary Program – MG EEOTY 2026

• Thursday, May 21: Welcome at the Espace des 3 Provinces in Brive-la-Gaillarde from 2 p.m. Welcome dinner in the evening.
• Friday, May 22: Scenic tours, dinner at the Espace des 3 Provinces.
• Saturday, May 23: Scenic tours, gala dinner at the same venue.
• Sunday, May 24: Brive-la-Gaillarde visit, parade and closing lunch.

Eight tours, including two adapted for pre-war MGs and T-series.

Five scenic drives programs are available for exploring the Périgord region. – For programme choices, see below.

Each program offers a different route on Friday and Saturday from a choice of eight routes, including two suitable for pre-war MGs and T-Series. You’ll be able to discover the rich historical heritage of the Périgord, as well as its natural splendors and gastronomy: Collonges-la-Rouge, Eyrignac, Uzerche, Lascaux, Rocamadour, the Pans de Travassac, Turenne, and more.

    + Travassac and its slate

(two tours in both directions on the same route), a visit to a site unique in Europe, “les Pans de Travassac,” which traces the life of the slate workers where stone is transformed into slate in a place that is both vegetal and mineral.

Apart from the Pans de Travassac, this bucolic 140 km route will take you through authentic sites that you can visit at your leisure:

• Uzerche: a unique town perched on a rocky outcrop with its medieval streets and towers with Travassac slate roofs, offering a panoramic view of the green Vézère valley.
• Pompadour: the city of horses was the world of the Marquise de Pompadour (favorite of King Louis XV) and the birthplace of the Anglo-Arabian breed with its racecourse renowned for its gallop races.
• Le Saillant de Voutezac: a must-see hamlet with a chapel unique in France, decorated with stained glass windows by the painter Marc Chagall: a pure marvel.

    +  Eyrignac and its gardens

(two circuits in both directions on the same route): a nature trail to discover the botanical gem of Eyrignac and authentic villages in the Périgord region.

The highlight of this 135 km route is a visit to the gardens of Eyrignac: this enchanting and romantic world is sure to delight nature lovers. Its ten hectares of plant sculptures adorned with garlands of flowers are true works of art.

But you will also have the opportunity to discover:

• Terrasson-Lavilledieu, also known as “the garden city.” It is a majestic city overlooking the Vézère valley that has retained its old-world charm with its narrow streets dotted with fountains and 18 artisan shops.
• Saint-Amand-de-Coly and Saint-Geniès: two typical Périgord villages with houses built of golden stone and slate roofs, offering a striking contrast of colors between ochre and gray.

    + Carennac, jewel of medieval Dordogne

(a 146km circuit). This route takes in the charming villages of Périgord, including Turenne, Carennac, Saint-Laurent-les-Tours, Loubressac, Baulieu-sur-Dordogne, and Collonges-la-Rouge:

• Carennac: this gem of the Dordogne valley, with its discreet charm and medieval inspiration, is home to an important monastic complex (an 11th-century Cluniac priory) and is a true haven of peace.
• The Jean Lurçat workshop-museum in Saint-Laurent-les-Tours: this ghost ship of multiple artistic expressions—tapestries, ceramics, paintings— ..- allows visitors to discover an unusual place and an extraordinary artist who leaves no one indifferent.
• Loubressac: a place with medieval charm that was a favorite of the great photographer Robert Doisneau.
• Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne: a place where the river and medieval heritage live in harmony: a haven of peace and greenery.
• Collonges-la-Rouge: one of the “most beautiful villages in France”: winding medieval streets and fortified castles have earned it the name “City of 25 Towers.” But it is the color red that will catch your eye, as the iron oxide in the stones of the houses gives the village a unique atmosphere.

    +  Lascaux and the paths of prehistory

(two circuits in both directions on the same route), a tour to discover this world-famous site. Take a step back 21,000 years and appreciate the cave art during a guided tour of Lascaux IV. You will continue with a self-guided audio tour of the rooms, which will help you understand how digital art has contributed to the preservation of this site.

You will also walk along the Vézère River to discover the emblematic sites of the Périgord Noir, such as Les Eyzies and Saint-Léon sur Vézère:

• Les Eyzies, the capital of prehistory, is dotted with numerous caves, cavities, and troglodyte dwellings whose history dates back more than 28,000 years. In 1868, a rock shelter was discovered containing the remains of the first Homo sapiens to arrive in Europe, better known as Cro-Magnon man.
• Saint-Léon sur Vézère, listed as one of the “most beautiful villages in France,” is a picturesque place nestled in one of the meanders of the Vézère River. The narrow streets are charming and there are many artisans.

     +  Rocamadour on the pilgrims’ route along the Dordogne:

Castelnau, Martel, Collonges la Rouge, arriving at Rocamadour, some of the most beautiful villages in France. This loop is for you if you are looking for a longer route (170 km) with stops at the bottom of valleys or on ridges along the Dordogne.

You can visit Castelnau Castle, the village of Martel or Collonges-la-Rouge, depending on your preferences. The highlight will be Rocamadour, where you will stop for lunch.

• Argentat-sur-Dordogne: a village full of character and a former trading port from which barges used to depart. Picturesque narrow streets, houses with lauze stone roofs, cobbled quays, a barge sailing peacefully on the Dordogne…
• Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne: a town where life is good, and also one of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’. Medieval charm, St Pierre Abbey, the Chapel of the Penitents…
• Castelnau Castle: located in Prudhomat, this medieval fortress, which has never been besieged, is well worth a visit. o Rocamadour: this village perched on a cliff is world-famous for its religious centre, the Notre-Dame Chapel and its Black Madonna, and the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur.

If you feel like it, take the grand staircase… or the lift.

• Martel: also awarded the label of ‘most beautiful village in France’, this is the town of seven towers located at the crossroads of the old north-south and west-east routes for Atlantic salt and Aquitaine wine. Fancy a little detour?
• Collonges-la-Rouge: a stop in this place where the light plays on the red sandstone is a must.

Two circuits are offered specifically for pre-war and T – Series cars, with priority given to pre-war MGs:

• This circuit partly follows the route described above but is shorter, at 110 km. It stops, of course, at Rocamadour and takes participants through the villages of Turenne and Martel, or sites in the Dordogne valley such as the Gluges bridge or the La Cave bridge.

• Castelnau: this 108 km route takes you to the towns and castles of the Périgord built along the Dordogne:
• Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne: one of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’, with medieval charm, including St Pierre Abbey and the Chapel of the Penitents.
• Castelnau Castle: located in Prudhomat, this medieval fortress, which has never been besieged, is well worth a visit.
• Carennac: this discreet medieval gem in the Dordogne valley has an important monastic complex (11th-century Cluniac priory).
• On the second part of the tour, you can stop at Collonges-la-Rouge, one of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’, with its winding medieval streets and fortified castles.

 >>> When registering, you will be asked to indicate your three preferred programmes, each including two tours:

– Programme A: ‘Lascaux’ tour on Friday and ‘Travassac’ tour on Saturday,

– Programme B: ‘Eyrignac’ tour on Friday and ‘Lascaux’ tour on Saturday,

– Programme C: ‘Rocamadour’ tour on Friday and ‘Eyrignac’ tour on Saturday,

– Programme D: ‘Carennac’ tour on Friday and ‘Eyrignac’ tour on Saturday,

– Programme E (reserved for pre-war and T-Series models, with priority given to pre-war models): ‘Castelnau’ tour on Friday and ‘Rocamadour’ tour on Saturday.

These programmes are required in order to balance the tours according to the number of participants, particularly for restaurants.

Estimated Registration Fees

Fees include: participation in the tours, 3 lunches (Fri, Sat, Sun), 3 dinners (Thu, Fri and gala on Sat), visits, a rally plaque, and participant gifts.

You will indicate your preference of rallies when you register.

The final price will be between €600 and €700 for a team of two people. It will be confirmed in December 2025. From that date onwards, you will be asked to confirm your participation by paying the balance.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be at participants’ discretion (hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, and campsites in Brive-la-Gaillarde). The MG Club of France has blocked a number of rooms in some hotels. The list is available here.

Trailer Parking

An area will be available for trailer parking near the welcome center at Espace des 3 Provinces.

MG EEOTY 2026 Boutique

We have prepared a series of souvenir items. The online shop will open shortly. Payment will be made at the time of booking, by credit card. Your purchases will be handed over to you when you arrive in Brive-la-Gaillarde.

Location

Brive-la-Gaillarde is in Corrèze, close to:

• Limoges (1h), Périgueux (1h), Clermont-Ferrand (2h), Toulouse and Bordeaux (2h30)

Easily accessible via:

• A20 (L’Occitane): north-south axis (Paris ↔ Toulouse)
• A89: west-east axis (Bordeaux ↔ Lyon)

Brive-la-Gaillarde: Between Heritage & Gastronomy

Nestled at the edge of the Massif Central, between the Vézère and Dordogne valleys, Brive-la-Gaillarde is a charming town full of character.

A rich and diverse heritage

The old town features beautiful sandstone buildings and narrow cobbled streets. Highlights include:

• Saint-Martin Collegiate Churchwith its contemporary stained-glass windows by Jean Cocteau.
• Labenche Museum, located in a Renaissance mansion, showcasing the area’s history and art — including its WWII legacy, as Brive was one of the first French cities to self-liberate in 1944.

An authentic and generous cuisine

Every Saturday, the heart of Brive comes alive with its famous market: foie gras, confit, cheeses, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and the famous violet mustard (made with grape must).

Key specialties include:

• Périgord black truffle, milk-fed veal, walnuts, and duck confit.

Local dishes like gizzard salad, duck breast with ceps, and walnut cake are served with wines from the South-West.

A way of life to experience

Immortalized in a song by Georges Brassens, Brive-la-Gaillarde is vibrant and welcoming. The city hosts:

• Book Fair (Foire du Livre)in November
• Summer festivals, concerts, and open-air shows

A visit to Brive-la-Gaillarde offers a perfect blend of history, flavors, and friendliness — true to its name: “la Gaillarde”, the valiant and generous one.