Meyrueis tourism and travel guide

Visit Meyrueis: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The small rivers that meet in the centre of the town and the lively atmosphere in summer make Meyrueis a popular detour with those exploring the scenic highlights in Lozere

Meyrueis is situated in the Lozere department and Occitanie region.

Attractions in Meyrueis

Less dramatic and less well known than the Gorges du Tarn north of here, the Gorges de la Jonte are also very scenic and a pleasure to explore: Gorges de la Jonte

Popular places to visit nearby include La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite at 18 km and Saint-Chely-du-Tarn at 18 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Meyrueis, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Meyrueis in Occitanie.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Gorges de la Jonte

Scenery at 15 km (direction west)

Less dramatic and less well known than the Gorges du Tarn north...

See Gorges de la Jonte guide

La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite

at 18 km (direction west-south-west), in the Aveyron department

The tiny village of La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite, in the Gorges de la Dourbie,...

See La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite guide

Saint-Chely-du-Tarn

at 18 km (direction north-north-west)

Saint-Chely-du-Tarn is in an idyllic spot within the western part of the...

See Saint-Chely-du-Tarn guide

Castelbouc

at 18 km (direction north-north-east)

The tiny village of Castelbouc, in the Gorges du Tarn, is very...

See Castelbouc guide

Montbrun

at 19 km (direction north-north-east)

The small but very pretty village of Montbrun is at the eastern...

See Montbrun guide

Sainte-Enimie

Most Beautiful Village at 21 km (direction north-north-east)

Sainte-Enimie is the most extensive, and perhaps the most interesting, of the...

See Sainte-Enimie guide

Florac

at 21 km (direction north-east)

Both the surrounding scenery and the town centre of Florac make it...

See Florac guide

Gorges du Tarn

Scenery at 22 km (direction north-west)

The cliffs and deep wooded slopes of the Gorges du Tarn make...

See Gorges du Tarn guide

Cevennes National Park

National Parc at 23 km (direction north-north-east), in the Gard department

The varied landscapes of the Cevennes National Park are famous as the...

See Cevennes National Park guide

Le Vigan

at 25 km (direction south-east), in the Gard department

Le Vigan is one of the most interesting towns to visit within...

See Le Vigan guide

Les loups du Gevaudan

at 29 km (direction north-west)

The Loups de Gevaudan park is a chance to see wolves living...

See Les loups du Gevaudan guide

Millau

at 29 km (direction west-south-west), in the Aveyron department

The town of Millau is a lively traditional town, well worth a...

See Millau guide

La Couvertoirade

Most Beautiful Village at 31 km (direction south-south-west), in the Aveyron department

La Couvertoirade, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', is one...

See La Couvertoirade guide

Le Pont de Montvert

at 32 km (direction east-north-east)

The village of Le Pont-de-Montvert is one of the prettiest villages in...

See Le Pont de Montvert guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Lozere

Map of places to visit near Meyrueis

Markets in and near Meyrueis

• Valleraugue: market Wednesday & Saturday (20km)
• Sainte-Enimie: market Wednesday & Saturday (21km)
• Ispagnac: market Tuesday & Saturday (23km)
• Le Vigan: market Saturday (25km)
• Millau: market Wednesday & Friday (30km)
• Le Pont du Montvert: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (32km)
• Severac-le-Chateau: market Thursday (33km)
• Saint-Jean-du-Gard: market Tuesday (37km)
• Mende: market Saturday all day (38km)
• Bagnols-les-Bains: market Thursday (41km)

More information about Meyrueis, Languedoc-Roussillon

Tourist attractions near Meyrueis, France

What to do at Meyrueis? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Meyrueis.

Grand sites of France

• Gorges du Tarn (20km)
• Cirque de Navacelles (33km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Sainte-Enimie (21km)
• La Couvertoirade (31km)
• Peyre (36km)
• Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt (50km)
• La Garde-Guerin (54km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Marvejols (43km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Grands Causses (39km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Sylvanès (Sylvanes) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des Sambucs (26km)
• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (46km)
• Jardin du Tomple (46km)
• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (50km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Chaos de Nimes-le-Vieux (7km)
• Aven Armand (grotte) (7km)
• Abîme de Bramabiau (7km)
• Mont Aigoual (14km)
• Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux (18km)
• Cirque de Vissec (31km)
• Mont Lozère (37km)
• Grotte des Demoiselles (39km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Canourgue (33km)
• Le Caylar (36km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Maison des vautours (vultures) (15km)
• Parc à loups du Gévaudan (wolves) (29km)

Geography and distances

Meyrueis is in the south of France at 38 kilometres from Mende, the department capital (general information: Meyrueis is 526 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Meyrueis from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 2 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Gatuzieres and Lanuejols.

This page in French: Visiter Meyrueis