NEPHEW'S PEAK
The top of the old snow reflected in the clear waters of Lake Néouvielle ...Read more
THE ORDEAL OF MOUNT ARÈS
Calvary, whose ascent is marked by eleven small oratories, built of stone ...Read more
THE ROCK OF MONTALET
A signposted trail to discover the rock, a site located in Lacaune, which ...Read more
BEDEILHAC CAVE
Cave of Bedeilhac which was a sanctuary, habitat, burial place, visits and ...Read more
THE MEGALITHS OF THE CAUSSES
Read moreComing from the Atlantic coast, the practice of erecting megaliths reached the south of France around 3,600 BC. The territory of Lozere, and the Causses region, was then covered with menhirs and dolmens, funerary constructions buried under mounds. The Cham-des-Bondons (north-east of Florac) has a number of menhirs which has nothing to envy to the site of Carnac. Under the aegis of the Cévennes National Park, several discovery circuits have been established.
CASCADE DE CUBSERVIÈS
Cubserviès waterfall, 90 m high, a must-see in Mas-Cabardès, a steep ...Read more
SEUIL DE NAUROUZE - LIGNE DE PARTAGE DES EAUX
The Naurouze weir, 12 km west of Castelnaudary on the D611, is an ...Read more
ÉTANG DE PISSEVACHES
Read moreThe pond of Pissevaches is located at the mouth of the Aude. It communicates with the sea through a grau which opens and closes according to the sea's movements. It is thus fed by the alternation of salt water and fresh water causing a soil rich in sediment. Landscape diversity also since it is practically dry in summer. This site is a lagoon complex including a zone of sansouire, a heath of salicornes, that the presence of nearly 200 species of birds has transformed into one of the best ornithological sites of the department.
DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT SITE
Read moreThe site is part of the Cévenne Ecomuseum: explanatory panels help visitors to discover this natural area located on a rocky base overlooking the Tarnon valley. The big beast is called grallator minusculus, the prints are those of its toes (50 cm). As for the animal itself, it would have been of a total length of 7 to 8 m. A small dinosaur, therefore, which left its tracks in the calcareous clay, 200 million years ago.
SAINT VINCENT OPPIDUM
Oppidum located on a hill 270 m above sea level, witness to the Gallic ...Read more
LABEIL CAVE
The most southerly of the Larzac caves, with entrance through an old ...Read more
GROTTE DE LA DEVÈZE - THE GLASS SPINNER
Read moreDiscovered in 1886 during construction work on the railway, the Devèze cave is nicknamed the "Palais de la fileuse de verre" for the remarkable finesse of its concretions: "Aragonite flowers", a large petrified waterfall, impressive and imposing stalagmite, then an "altar" and its bright white candle, stalactites real mineral sculptures (rings, sickle, butterfly ...) and astonishing draperies tinted white to dark ochre.
ARC RAVINE
A ravine located a few kilometers from Saint-Martin-de-Londres, ...Read more
LE SENTIER DE L'ADOUR
A trail reserved for hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers in ...Read more
FORÊT DE BUZET
Forest offering a relaxing space that hosts a rich flora and fauna in ...Read more
HYDRANGEA ARBORETUM
Located on the border of the Gard and Lozere, this arboretum is made up of ...Read more
VILLEFORT LAKE
Read moreAn artificial lake of 136 hectares and more than 35 m 3, it will delight fishing enthusiasts, relax and wild escapades. A bathing area was built on an artificial beach, with bar-restaurant corner. The lake can be reached on foot, for a day or a relaxing weekend in the Lozériennes Cevennes.
THE BONDS
Read moreAt the foot of Mount Lozere, the bondons describe especially the Puechs and the Eschino d'Aze. Two limestone nipples were naturally and strangely drawn above the Tarn valley. Composed of marnes and limestone sediments, these two domes that resemble two heaps heaps, Les d'Allègre and Puech de Mariette are astonishing by their suddenness in the landscape. The legendary anecdote says Gargantua, curant his hooves, let the soil down the detritus they contained, and they came to form the Aze d and his two puechs.
TARN GORGES
Read moreA symbol of the tourist attraction of the Lozere, and by extension, the Causses, the gorges of the Tarn are unavoidable in this region. This spectacular site preserved and frequented since the second half of the th century is a fabulous natural site formed by alpine and pyrenean beardmore and limestone decay. Typical villages cross the river Tarn from Ispagnac: Quézac, Montbrun, Castelbouc, La Malène, Les Vignes, Le Rose, Sainte-Enimie, which is a feudal village. In the summer, there was a river on the bottom of the gorge to admire the high cliffs and rocky balls in canoe. Excavations are so deep and narrow, that in some places the cliffs tighten up and rise up to 500 m.
THE CORNICE OF THE CÉVENNES
Read moreOn the foothills of the south slope between Florac and Saint-Jean-du-Gard, the Cévennes corniche is a route of the peaks which allows you to enjoy a breathtaking view of the heights while travelling by car. Friable soil carving gives a high-mountain impression, but with the special colours of the Mediterranean Cevennes. To do but caution, the roads are narrow.
PATHS OF THE ABBEY PLAIN
Trails in the heart of a rural site, to enjoy the architectural heritage of ...Read more
CATALAN PYRENEES REGIONAL NATURE PARK
Park whose goal is the preservation and knowledge of the fauna and flora of ...Read more
BOULZ'ÂNES
Sunny valley in Prugnanes, with trails full of donkey history and ...Read more
DINOSARIUM
Discover a multitude of plant species and meet the dinosaurs at the ...Read more
CARDEILHAC ARBORETUM
This arboretum gathers today about a hundred species of trees from all over ...Read more
THE HILLS OF LA MOURE
Read moreThis beautiful massif offers vast flattened and wild expanses, in the manner of a causse. Here and there, puechs enliven the landscape. The vegetation, mostly dry and arid, unfolds large areas of lawns scented with thyme and juniper. This crossing is also an opportunity to admire what remains of an agrarian era that is now over. The ruins of sheepfolds, dry stone walls, capitelles as well as imposing farmhouses are as many testimonies. At the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sète and the Thau lagoon.
SERER-RUSTAING LAKE
Lake fed by the Bouès and spreads over the communes of Sère-Rustaing, but ...Read more
LA BASE NAUTIQUE
A beautiful leisure and walking area on the banks of the River Lot, with ...Read more
CÔTEAUX DU FEL REGIONAL NATURE RESERVE
Reserve with a singular biodiversity in Fel, marked out site and free ...Read more
DEPARTMENTAL DOMAIN OF VILLENEUVETTE
Domaine départemental, a sector that hosts numerous bats and has been ...Read more
The Barefoot Path of the Acrobatic Forest
A fun and educational trail in a natural setting, highlighting the flora of ...Read more
EXOTIC GREENHOUSE
An exotic greenhouse with multicolored birds, parakeets, tropical ...Read more
THE ISLAND OF TABARKA
Park for walking and picnicking in any season, especially on hot summer ...Read more
THE ORPELLIERES
The Domaine des Orpellières in Sérignan is an exceptional site comprising ...Read more
WOLF DRAWINGS
Area classified as a permanent presence of the wolf, located in ...Read more
LAC ET VIADUC DE BOULOGNE-SUR-GESSE
Lake and Viaduct of Boulogne-sur-Gesse, a pleasant place to relax where you ...Read more
LA MONTAGNE NOIRE
The Montagne Noire (Black Mountain) at Mazamet, watching over the Pyrenees ...Read more
SAINT ANDRÉ LA TUILERIE
This area is ideal for young and old alike, for a day out in the great ...Read more
LAC DE LENCLAS
A nice little lake ideal for a fishing trip, nestled in a meander of the ...Read more
THE NATURE RESERVE OF NYER
Protected natural area, with two major natural assets and organizing events ...Read more
FLAVOUR GORGES
Calm and wild gorges between Montmaurin, known for its Gallo-Roman villa, ...Read more
THE ROCK OF THE ORATORIES
A site in Gignac, bringing together fourteen chapels dedicated to Jesus, ...Read more
WOODLAND OF BIGORRE
A superbly preserved natural site, with remarkable flora and fauna, ...Read more
THE FAIRY GATE
Pile of rocks that hold together as if by magic and form a majestic ...Read more
THE TROUT VALLEY
The Truyère valley, lined with forests and home to exceptional wildlife, ...Read more
THE SOURCES
Calcium-sodium bicarbonate and ferruginous springs, located in a geological ...Read more
LAC DE MONTRÉJEAU
Beautiful lake in a wooded setting offering a good time with family or ...Read more
HOUSE OF NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT 65
House located on the heights of the lake of Puydarrieux, putting at your ...Read more
CANDY BOARDWALK
Take a stroll through the vegetable gardens, where you'll enjoy a ...Read more