Gorges, plateaus, caves and medieval villages, all less than an hour's drive away.
Our region
Between the Causses and the national park
Our region is made for lovers of the outdoors. From the campsite you step straight onto the walking trails, a hundred metres away you can swim in the Tarn, and within an hour's drive lie the Gorges du Tarn, the Causse Méjean, the Cévennes and the most beautiful caves and villages of the Lozère. For those who prefer to take the car, we have put together two day routes ourselves; these are available at reception.
The region
Ispagnac, a mile and a half away, is the first village of the Gorges du Tarn: a verdant hollow filled with fruit trees, vineyards and old stone houses, with a baker, a butcher and a small supermarket. Florac, 7 km away, lies at the foot of the Causse Méjean, where the Tarn, the Tarnon and the Mimente converge, with a large supermarket and the national park visitor centre.
Landscape
The Tarn has carved itself deep into the limestone here: the Gorges du Tarn, with Sainte-Enimie as its jewel and Point Sublime as its most famous viewpoint. Above lie the Causse Méjean and the Causse de Sauveterre, together with the Cévennes a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and further afield Mont Lozère and the vultures of the Gorges de la Jonte.
Culture & days out
Sainte-Enimie is one of the most beautiful villages in France, with cobbled streets of Tarn stone and a seventeenth-century bridge. Aven Armand is one of the most spectacular caves in the world. In Mende, you can climb the bell tower of the cathedral and taste the croquants, and just five minutes from the campsite you can visit the source of Quézac water.
In Pictures
A first impression of the places you can reach straight from the campsite.
Recommendations
Our favourites and partners nearby: from canoeing on the Tarn to a day out on the Causse Méjean.
Beach & nature0.9 kmBehind the campsite, a path leads down to the Tarn: roughly a hundred metres away lies a small beach where you can swim and paddle. A little further along, by the old bridge at Ispagnac, the river is at its most beautiful.
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Practical1.2 kmOne and a half kilometres away lies Ispagnac, with a baker, a butcher and a small supermarket for everyday essentials. The village sits in a verdant hollow where peaches, apricots, apples, pears, strawberries and almonds are grown; the old stone houses and winding lanes are well worth a stroll.
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Sports & activitiesA beautiful 12-kilometre walk (approximately 4 hours) through the forest, along the stream of the Bramont and through a few hamlets. The starting point is located at the campsite, as is that of the routes Les jardins d'Ispagnac, Les deux ponts, Le méandre de Quézac and the mountain bike route Le célibataire.
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Culture & day trips6.8 km7 km away lies Florac, a beautiful village at the foot of the Causse Méjean, where the Tarn, the Tarnon and the Mimente meet. You will find terraces, shops and a large Intermarché, and in the castle the visitor centre of the Parc national des Cévennes.
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Culture & day trips10.7 kmMedieval town in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Cobbled streets with stones from the Tarn, the Burle spring, the seventeenth-century bridge; and in summer, canoeing, swimming and an ice cream by the water.
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Culture & day trips22.9 kmOne of the most beautiful caves in the world, in the heart of the Causse Méjean: an underground chamber filled with stalagmites and one of the most visited attractions in the Lozère.
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Culture & day trips16.1 kmThe capital of the Lozère. Begin at the cathedral, founded by Pope Urban V, and climb the 70-metre bell tower with a guide from the tourist office. Afterwards, stroll past the townhouses in the old centre, sample the croquants and walk down to the Pont Notre-Dame over the Lot.
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Beach & nature1.9 kmThe neighbouring village on the other side of the Tarn, known for its spring water. The Le méandre de Quézac walk along the river bend starts directly from the campsite.
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Culture & day trips1.9 kmThe famous spring water of Quézac rises from the ground five minutes from the campsite. The spring and the bottling factory can be visited; book in advance via the website.
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Sports & activities5 kmTen minutes from the campsite, high above the Tarn: three climbing courses through the trees, a sporty half-day out for young and old.
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Sports & activities7.5 kmOne of the most airy via ferratas in the Lozère, ranging from difficult to very difficult, winding along the rock faces above Florac. With a local guide, the route is also manageable for less experienced climbers.
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Sports & activities9.3 kmDiscover the Gorges du Tarn from the water: from Ispagnac to La Malène you glide across the calm water between the rock faces. Locanoë is our canoe partner.
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Sports & activities19.9 kmLet yourself be taken along in a flat-bottomed boat through the narrowest and most spectacular stretch of the Gorges du Tarn, with a skipper who knows the story of the gorge.
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Sports & activities9.8 kmCanyoning and caving reveal a hidden side of the Lozère. La Cazelle, our partner in Sainte-Enimie just half an hour's drive away, guides you with certified instructors.
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Sports & activities6.9 kmCanyoning, caving and other outdoor sports with certified guides, ten minutes from the campsite.
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Beach & nature18.4 kmThe high plateau above the Gorges du Tarn: endless limestone plains, stone sheep pens and, together with the Cévennes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At reception, a driving route across the Causse Méjean is ready for you, also accessible via a QR code on your phone.
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Beach & nature25.2 kmThe most famous viewpoint over the Gorges du Tarn: from the edge of the Causse de Sauveterre, you look straight down into the gorge.
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Beach & nature31.1 kmIn the Gorges de la Jonte, griffon vultures nest; from the viewpoint and at the visitor centre in Le Truel, you can follow them up close.
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Beach & nature38.1 kmA labyrinth of whimsical rock formations on the Causse Noir, to be discovered on foot.
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Beach & nature16.2 kmThe highest massif of the Cévennes, with the Sommet de Finiels as its highest point: sweeping granite slopes, heathland and, in summer, flocks of sheep.
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Culture & day trips7.1 kmIn the castle of Florac sits the national park's visitor centre: a good first stop for getting to know the Cévennes.
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Culture & day trips50.3 kmA day trip: the steam train runs between Anduze and Saint-Jean-du-Gard through the Gardon valley, just over an hour's drive from the campsite.
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Culture & day trips24.2 kmLarge stalactite cave near Meyrueis, on the edge of the Causse Noir, with colourful chambers.
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Practical5.1 kmFor the big shop: the Intermarché in Florac, 7 km from the campsite. For bread and meat, you can also head to Ispagnac, just one and a half kilometres away.
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