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Margeride

A land of granite plateaus, hills and forests


To the north-east of the département, bordering the Aubrac further west, the granite of the Margeride was sculpted during the Palaeozoic era. Once a part of the county of Gévaudan, the Margeride has a rich and lively history.

Patches of dense forest stand out in the vast areas of heathlands and grasslands, at altitudes of between 1000 and 1500 metres.

Here and there lie immense granite blocks eroded over the ages, forming a mysterious, chaotic landscape with piles of stones, curious agglomerations of huge oval or round lumps dotted around the heathland and woods. The granite is used in the harsh but robust architecture of the farms and houses set on the high plateaus, giving the region a further touch of charm.


Places to see...

Gévaudan wolves
European bison reserve
Le Malzieu
Langogne
Rieutort de Randon
Fournels
Saint-Chély d'Apcher
Saint Alban
Javols
 
 


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Tha Margeride is a secret land of silence and murmurs. It is enlivened by paths and small roads as well as the numerous streams and rivers, such as the Truyère favoured by fishermen. From season to season it dons a coat of heather or narcissi.

The thriving environment is well-preserved and welcoming, whether you are just looking for a restful setting or a place to indulge in one of many nature activities. From Marvejols to Langogne, Malzieu to Châteauneuf-de-Randon, this part of the Lozère offers the serenity of its authentic, preserved countryside.




 

 
   
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