Florac
Florac is in the Parc National de Cevennes, in the Massif Central, in the Lozère department of Languedoc-Roussillon. The Cevennes are to the east of the town and the Gorges du Tarn to the west.
It is a pretty small town in an enviable position in the Tarnon river valley, and considers itself to be the 'visitor centre' for the Parc. Florac spreads out along the river and up the hillside and makes for a pleasant stopover town.
Florac castle is the centre of the town and dates from 1652 although an earlier defensive castle stood on the same location, and was destroyed in the Wars of Religion. The castle has also served as a prison and a salt storage warehouse, before taking on its present role as regional tourist information office.
The town itself is quite small, but has a couple of large open squares with restaurants and a few shops - the 'esplanade' is the larger of the two. there are also a few smaller streets and alleys to explore, to see more of the 'old' Florac. The oldest part of Florac, known as le Planet, is around the eastern end of the esplanade.
Continue west along the street running parallel to the esplanade, the old merchant's route, and pass by the Saint-Martin Church - take a look also at the facade of the old convent here, an impressive 16th century renaissance building and now a listed historic monument.
A smaller river (le Vibron) runs down through Florac, and is a centre for fish-breeding - baby trout are raised here to be released elsewhere. There are various ponds along the route of the stream, providing lots of 'pretty buildings reflected in the water' photo opportunities!
Behind the town (access from the parking behind Florac castle) there is a pleasant wooded park area with plenty of space for picnics and for children to run around, and a nice cool place to escape the heat.
Places to visit near Florac
The nearby village of Bédouès is worth a visit - you can't miss the unusual belltower as you approach the village - and Florac is also close to the many menhirs to be found around La Cham des Bondons.
Visitors hoping to explore the Cevennes National Parc more thoroughly will want to visit the Chateau de Florac, the headquarters for the parc and source of much information to help your visit.
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Tourist Classifications for Florac
- approved Station Verte - resort paying particular attention to its natural environment
- approved Station Classée (resort paying particular attention to facilities for tourism)
Places to visit near Florac, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Florac.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
15 km: Castelbouc (picturesque village) 24 km: Cevennes National Park (National Parc) 16 km: Le Pont de Montvert (Village, Cevennes National Parc) 24 km: Mende (Village, Cevennes National Parc) 10 km: Montbrun (scenic village) 24 km: Saint-Chely-du-Tarn (pretty village) 21 km: Sainte-Enimie (Most beautiful village)
See also Florac (version Francais)
