Cévènnes

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18 November 2022  |  Tourism, Holidays, Nature

What to see in The Cevennes National Park

The Cévennes form a mountain range that is part of the Massif Central, located between the departments of Lozère and Gard. Located between a few picturesque villages, the land of the Cévennes is where nature lovers will take pleasure in discovering the beautiful countryside. Classified as a UNESCO biosphere for several years now, the Cévennes are a mixture of typical flora and fauna.

Discover this beautiful corner of France

In the footsteps of Stevenson! Robert-Louis Stevenson, the Scottish writer and world traveler, known worldwide for his two novels, Treasure Island, The Curious Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A mythical hike to do in the Cévennes National Park in order to rediscover the pleasure of walking.

A step back in time with the Cévennes steam trains

Between Anduze and Saint-Jean du Gard, you will have the opportunity to travel in the Cévennes steam train as in the old days. The breathtaking decor allows you to live an inexplicable experience, to live with the children for total wonder when the train passes over the bridges or in the tunnels.

Train Cévennes

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Exotic bamboo garden of Europe

For more than 100 years, the Bambouseraie en Cévennes has been working on respecting the environment and protecting biodiversity, which delights young and old alike for this place steeped in history.

The Gardon gorges, a dizzying hike

The Gardon is a river which has its source in the Hautes Cévennes offering a bucolic corner as desired. Known as the "balcony of vertigo", it is a vertiginous, sensational and unforgettable walking route.

Local market to unearth magnificent local products

You will find in the heart of the Cévennes local markets every week, with good products from the region. Don't forget to taste the sweet onions from the Cévennes, chestnuts and local sausages. Without forgetting the truffles to decorate the dishes!

Gorges du Tarn by canoe

A sports outing in the Cévennes. A course according to your desires with a view of the entire canyon. Take the time to observe and listen to absolute nature.

Discover the Florac Via Ferrata. The route takes a footbridge and a rope bridge to quickly split into two. The easy route joins the large footbridge while the difficult one makes a detour by some climbing. Discover the website here: https://lozere.fr/ferrata-de-florac.html

Village of Vezenobres

Traditional Gard village of character located between the Cévennes and Provence. A small medieval city which delivers beautiful secrets of its turbulent past through its specific architecture and its various monuments.

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