They
discover the sweet spring waters of the gorges of the Tarn and
the Jonte in one of the most beautiful natural sites in
Europe. For Lozère abounds in natural diversity and
landscapes sculpted by its geological history.
The limestone
of the great Causses of Sauveterre and Méjean was used to
build vaulted farmhouses of perfect proportions.
The
volcanic basalt of the Aubrac was the material for the huts
where shepherds sheltered and milked their sheep when the west
wind blew.
The
evidence left by our builder ancestors is legion here –
Gallo-Roman vestiges, now restored, the Gothic cathedral of
Mende, the Romanesque churches of La Margeride, the Protestant
churches of the Cévennes, plain bread ovens and village
crosses – the mark of mankind is stamped throughout the
history of the Lozère.
Though
it is now open and accessible to all of Europe by
up-to-date means of communication, Lozère remains a natural
preserve where a population of 73,000 confronts its future by
combining custom with modernity.
The peasant farmers carry on
the tradition of mountain agriculture by growing crops based
on quality labels; the craftsmen work wood and stone and all
those who receive visitors – innkeepers, campsites, gîte
owners – provide warm hospitality and an insight into the
love they have for their region.
Whether
you seek active discovery or well-being by getting back to
nature, a family holiday or a weekend break to get away from
it all in the Lozère, here you will find an unaffected
welcome.
credits
: www.lozere-tourisme.com
Credits
: www.lozere-tourisme.com
