Chateau Tournel 1
Dolmen Changefege 1Our gaze pauses on a chapel, on the ruins of a castle or on a hamlet perched on top of a peak.
From the small bread oven to the remains of a fortified house, the surprise is always there.
Find testimonies of our past in unlikely places,
sometimes so difficult to access, never ceases to move us.
Often in ruins … sometimes private … these castles present parts accessible to the public.
However, we advise you to take precautions because the ruins of the castles are not all secure and it is always better to inquire at the nearest Tourist Offices to find out more.
These castles, inhabited year-round or occasionally, are rarely open to guided tours.
However, at times, especially during heritage days (“journées du Patrimoine”), some owners open their estates to the delight of enthusiasts.
Other castles open their doors upon reservation.
Ask and check with the nearest Tourist Offices.
The rest of the year, these buildings, sometimes superb,
The castle dominates the Lot valley and offers a magnificent view of the surroundings.
A steep path allows access from the road.
There are a very large number of churches, chapels and temples in Lozère.
It is a difficult choice for us to tell you which buildings you absolutely must not miss.
The point of view may seem biased but the Cathedral of Mende is a building of such architectural, historical and heritage interest that it seems to us imperative for the traveller to make a stop there.
La Cathédrale de Mende -vue façade principale Ouest
