The Mysteries of the Secret Lozère

Filature des Calquières tourisme Langogne Lozère
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Embark on a journey of discovery from east to west through the secret Lozère, along small winding roads, where clean air advocates between valleys, mountains; such suitable places to welcome humans as well as various protected species. A holiday to cultivate, to discover what lies behind the hill! Follow the guide

 

Discover the Valley of the Lot on your way back to the land of Margeride.


All between tradition, know-how and our animal parks

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Your program:

D1: arrival at the hotel, taking possession of the room

  • Dinner in 1/2 board at Les 2 Rives restaurant

D2: breakfast

  • 9am departure for your visits
  • road visit: the Choizal Tower, Le Cateau du Tournel
  • 1pm lunch at La Poste restaurant in L'Habitarelle
  • 2:30 p.m. visit of the mill of the Calquières
  • 7.30pm/8pm dinner at the restaurant Les 2 Rives

D3: Breakfast

  • Departure from the Hotel Les 2 Rives
  • Visit the Gévaudan Wolves Park or the Bisons of Europe
  • (or the day of your arrival depending on your preference)

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We remind you that all activities must be carried out with the different partners.

To Each Kingdom, His Secrets


WHAT TO BE discovered by YOU!

It’s up to you to choose your route for this day, along the N88 or by the way of the schoolchildren!

Below you will find our recommendation for your immersion in Margeride which will be rich in terms of landscape, winding roads and historical monuments. Especially don’t forget to visit our favorites along the way.

   Stay at 2!     Stay as a Family!

The day of all possible

Hôtel La Canourgue: Hôtel Les 2 Rives

From Banassac crossing La Canourgue « Little Venice Lozérienne ».

A village that we advise you to visit when you arrive with us, but it is imperative to have visited before leaving. The canals will seduce you, in fact in our country it is missing only the boats.

IT’S A WHOLE STORY. Your ride to « MAP » 

A morning rich in landscapes and monuments

9am: It’s time to hit the road

Passing through the plateau, you will immediately discover the landscapes of the Causse de Sauveterre which overlooks the lot valley. To benefit as much as possible, you are advised to take the following direction:

Banassac – La Canourgue – Chanac

la tour de choizal lozere tourismeThe tour of choizal lozere Arriving in Chanac take the direction Balsiege, Brenoux, Lanuejols

You will pass the tower of Choizal, former fortified farm: A photo stop is required, take a few minutes to oxygenate yourself and take a picture of this beautiful house.

The mausoleum of Lanuéjols

mausolee romaine de lanuejols lozere tourismeRoman mausoleum of lanuejols lozere tourismIn 

Lanuéjols existed a vast agricultural estate perhaps located on the site of the present-day Boy Castle. The owners of this estate probably operated iron and copper veins at Mount Lozère. These notables owned a burial pen west of the village of Lanuéjols. About 50 graves were discovered there. Most of these tombs were built with ledge tiles or flat stones. Some were tify covered in mortar.


For more details on the mausoleum

10.30pm Return to Bagnols les Bains

Between Bagnols les Bains and Bleymard, you will find on your left at the top of the mountain « the castle of the Tournel », take a few moments to climb quickly and enjoy the view and this majestic site (about 30 minutes)

chateau du tournel tourisme lozere« The Château du Tournel » is a feudal castle located on the commune of Saint-Julien-du-Tournel in Lozère. Former seat of the Barons of the Tournel, one of the eight baronies of Gévaudan, it was destroyed during the Wars of Religion by the Huguenot troops of Matthieu Merle. »

The time for the gourmet break has arrived

 

 

Head to Langogne around 2:30 p.m. for the visit of « The Filature des Calquières »

Filature des Calquières tourisme Langogne Lozère

The living museum of the Filature des Calquières

A place of art and popular traditions, immerse yourself in the world of wool through the crafts of yesteryear: carders, spinners, weavers, dyers, linen parorizers or commissionaires…
We invite you to a unique visit to discover…

With the World of Filaine, enter a world of stories and emotions, running through the water. Discover the oldest spinning mill in France, along the canal that carries the Ferris wheel of the mill with the force of the water. Young and old go to discover the transformation of sheep’s wool to the skein ready to knit; the animators unfold the thread of the story… A beautiful interactive, playful and historical tour.

 Return to the valley by the Plateaus of the Margeride and the Fortunio Tip!

  Your return journey « MAP » 

4pm departure from Langogne towards Chateauneuf de Randon, Arzenc de Randon, towards St Amans. On the way take advantage to stop at the view « The Trick of Fortunio » where you will have a stunning view of Lake Charpal.

truc de fortunio lozere tourisme
The Fortunio trick is the highest point of the Margeride, a natural region located mainly in Lozère, but also in The Cantal and Haute-Loire.

Continue to the Vernet to reach « Servière. »

 

 

 

 

Take a few minutes to discover the different alleys of this small village and discover these views.

ols des 3 soeurs MargerideOls of the 3 sisters MargerideThis village is a favorite of « LAETITIA », it is the village of his mother and his childhood vacation. So above all, walk through all these little alleys full of memories

Resuming the road towards the Fage « to the left of the village church » a small winding road awaits you, between descent into the valley and crossing rivers.

Once you arrive on Marvejols, use the N88 to follow the Colagne with your final destination « Banassac » with, we hope, lots of beautiful things to tell us at the end of the day about your visits.

AVENTURE CONTINUES IN this second day…

A day shot under the animal side, bring out the animal that is in you

Your choice is a visit to the Bisons of Europe or Wolves of Gévaudan

 

Wolves of Gévaudan


séjour loup du gévaudan en lozereWolf stay of the gévaudan in lozereThe beautiful story of the wolves of Gévaudan

Born from the passion of a man, Gérard Ménatory , the Parc Les Loups du Gévaudan offers visitors an exceptional encounter with this mysterious and fascinating animal that is the wolf. Find out how in more than three decades it has become the largest wolf park in Europe.

 

Bisons from Europe 

Bisons d'Europe- Bisons Lozère - Séjour famille Lozère

 

Bisons of Europe- Bisons Lozère – Stay family Lozère Have you ever met a prehistoric animal? A guaranteed change of scenery without going to the other side of the world! The European bison reserve offers a unique experience to live with your family, solo or in a group to meet this extraordinary prehistoric animal, during your holiday in Lozère. La Lozère, land of nature activities and discoveries […]

 

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