You’ve heard of Lozère, but where is it in France?

Camping on Mont-Lozère

Where is Lozère in France?

To give you an idea of where the Lozère department is, we like to say it’s situated between Clermont and Montpellier, 3 hours from Toulouse, 3½ hours from Marseille and 3 hours from Lyon, but sometimes that’s a bit vague… So here’s a map to help you find your way. And yes, Lozère is in the south of France.

The natural regions of Lozère

If we mention Aubrac, the Cévennes or the Gorges du Tarn, we’re almost certain you won’t know which department these regions are in. We don’t hold it against you, we promise! You should know that in Lozère, you can explore the Aubrac, the Cévennes, the Gorges du Tarn, the Gorges de la Jonte, the Grands Causses, the Margeride, Mont-Lozère and the Lot Valley. That alone is enough to leave you breathless during a stay here. In the space of just a few kilometres, you can go from a canyon with vertiginous cliffs to high plateaus stretching as far as the eye can see, to impressive granite outcrops, passing through forests that conceal unforgettable viewpoints.

Broom on Mont-Lozère
Broom on Mont-Lozère, © Clémence Millet

5 facts about Lozère

  1. As the least populous department in France, the entire population of Lozère would not fill the Stade de France
  2. The department with the highest average altitude
  3. All the rivers that flow through Lozère have their source there: the Tarn, the Lot, the Truyère, the Chassezac, the Gardons, the Allier, etc.
  4. The Beast of Gévaudan once wreaked havoc in the Lozère region
  5. The amount of sunshine is similar to that in Toulouse; the weather here is fine most of the time

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