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Lozere, France tourist information

The Lozere department is the most northern part of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, and forms part of the Massif Central mountain range.

The region is hence best known for its outdoor activities and chances to explore dramatic and unspoiled scenery. Some of the popular places to visit in Lozère include:

- the  towns of Mende and Marvejols lie centrally in the department;

- the villages and towns to visit also include Florac, also La-Garde-Guerin and Pont-de-Montvert - these are located in the southern part of the region

- St Enimie is a classified most beautiful village in the department

Castelbouc-sur-Tarn, photo copyright

The Gorges du Tarn, the deepest gorges in Europe, are at the north of the region

Another scenic highlight is found to the west of Clermont l'Herault - the Cirque de Moureze

Also to see in Lozere, France

The curious rocks scattered around the Chaos de Nimes-le-Vieux in the national Park of the Cevennes also fall in this department

Also see the fascinating collection of prehistoric megaliths at La Cham des Bondons' - with 154 menhirs the region is second only to Carnac in size of prehistoric sites in France.

At the wolf park at Gevaudan you can see wolves living freely in a natural environment extending over 20 hectares of land.

Map Lozere, France

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