Détours du Monde Festival

11 July 18 July 2026

Between Aubrac and the Gorges du Tarn
Détours du Monde Festival
Bookable online

The Porcini Fanatics

19 September 2026

Mende
Porcini mushrooms in the forest
La Canourgue
Notre-Dame Bridge in Mende
Family cycling on the Causse de Mende

Malakoff chocolates

In 2017, the Malakoff chocolate factory set up shop in Lozère, specifically in Banassac, near La Canourgue. These chocolates are set to become your Proustian madeleine. The famous chocolate bars Production has resumed at a former dairy near La Canourgue in Lozère. Romain Chollier, a modern-day Willy Wonka, works in his laboratory to create new...

Malakoff chocolate shop in Banassac

The "Mende and Lot in Gévaudan" region of art and history

The ‘Mende et Lot en Gévaudan’ region of art and history is an association of 22 local authorities dedicated to promoting the local heritage. It offers residents and tourists alike guided tours, talks, festivals and a range of guidebooks.

Exhibitions at the Musée du Gévaudan

Fancy a bit of cycling?

The ‘Little Queen’ treats herself to a grand loop through the Lot Valley – adapt it to suit your fancy! For casual cyclists, it’s a leisurely heritage ride. But for keen cyclists, the valley doesn’t hold back, rolling out its hills that have made even Tour de France riders break a sweat…

Bicycle on a bridge

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