Preserved and authentic, Lozère will surprise you and amaze you with its diversity of landscapes. From the forests and rivers of the Margeride to the granitic plateaus of Aubrac, through the vertiginous gorges of Tarn and Jonte, the landscapes follow each other but are not alike! And it is still without counting the Causses and Cévennes, registered with UNESCO, the peaceful Valley of the Lot, and Mende, city of art and history.
Life-size playground, the department lends itself to all explorations. In the air, on the water, underground or on cliffs : dozens of outdoor activities are on offer for all tastes and all tastes. And if your heart swings instead for the beautiful stones, you will there still only the embarrassment of the choice, between villages of character and castles.
Do not hesitate a second, go on Lozère !
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Local specialties
Lozère is known for its wild trout, honeys, jams, farm poultry, mushrooms, cheeses and cold meats ...
On the Aubrac, herds fed exclusively on grass offer a meat with a well-typed flavor, an unquestionable health quality. Our cheeses made from cow's milk on the Margeride, ewes on the Causses or goats in the Cevennes, are mainly from farm production. Mention may also be made of honey, products made from chestnuts, and charcuterie.
Some local culinary specialties : The aligot, the sausage of grass, the fricandeau, the Bottle and the Manouls, the jam of chestnuts, the crunch of Mende, the coupétade.
Major events and venues
EVENTS :
Hiking festival in Lozère (May) : more than 25 classic or theme walks, conferences, book signings, evening film screenings and every evening a convivial meal
The Lozérien Clover (June) : "The Mecca of French Enduro" One of the flagship enduro races, whose notoriety has far exceeded the borders of France! During 3 days, 500 drivers from all over Europe will compete on a 600 km course
Fair of Saint-Michel Meyrueis (September) : For nearly eight centuries, we celebrate the Saint-Michel Meyrueis ... We celebrate the quality of natural products of Lozère! The confraternity of the Saint-Michel offers you to discover the cheeses, charcuteries, honeys, jams and other treasures of our terroir. Artisans, producers of the Aigoual massif, fairgrounds and various activities or events (climbing, local folklore, demonstrations ...) will complete the program of this festive day in Causse - Aigoual.
PLACES TO VISIT :
Lozère is a department rich in natural and cultural heritage. The unmissable sites testify to the beauty and tourist development of Lozère to offer visitors all its richness and its unique natural setting.
Aven Armand caves : Through a gallery 200 m long, a funicular will transport you 50 m underground in the vast room where Notre Dame de Paris would enter without difficulty. World record, the Great Stalagmite "reaches nearly 30 meters".
European Bison Reserve : Change of scenery guaranteed without leaving the other side of the world! The European buffalo reserve in Lozère invites you to go and meet this extraordinary prehistoric animal
Vallon du Villaret : Games, art and nature. We are surprised, we have fun and it's beautiful! At all ages, 3 to 5 hours of surprises!
Maison des Vautours : In the 70s, several species of vultures were reintroduced into the Jonte Gorge and are protected by the Cévennes National Park. The Maison des Vautours is entirely dedicated to these over 1000m²
Parc des Loups du Gevaudan : Built in the 60s by Gerard Menatory, i hosts on 25 hectares a hundred wolves. The park of vision allows to discover the five subspecies of Canis lupus living in semi-freedom: Poland, Siberia, Canada, Mongolia and Arctic.
La Garde-Guérin : City of "betting", from the eleventh century, one of the most beautiful villages in France, Guérin Guard appears as a strategic place. This fortified group located on the path of Régordane overlooks the gorges of Chassezac.
