Explore Lozère’s history on a guided tour. Visit prehistoric sites, Roman ruins, and WWII landmarks. Discover legends and fossils with an expert guide.
- Cénaret - Our first stop at Cénaret allows us to understand the geology and formation of Lozère, there we find rocks called “blue marls” where our many marine fossils have been found. We can venture onto the blue marls.
- Mausolee Romain de Lanuejols - Noted as “the remains of a Roman tomb which must have been one of the most beautiful monuments there is in France”, we will tour the place and you will be able to examine for yourselves that it must indeed have been a building of magnitude during the Gallo-Roman period.
- Ermitage Saint-Privat - The history linked to the caves under Mont Mimat would be contemporary with the Roman Mausoleum of Lanuéjols. The Hermitage allows us to talk about the beginning of the eventful history of Lozère and Saint Privat, with a magnificent view of Mende.
- Stèle du camp de Rieucros - Centuries have passed and we find ourselves in a dark era in our history, the 2nd World War, of which the Rieucros camp is a very important marker. After discovering the information panels, you can climb to the sculpted rock via a small, fairly steep path.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Driver-Guide
- Gratuities
The perfect tour for an insightful introduction to the history of Lozère, featuring four iconic sites around Mende. Explore the area’s history in peace, with your driver-guide handling the driving and itinerary. Enjoy a half-day of guided discovery (2 p.m.-6 p.m., English/French) covering the region’s past from prehistoric times to World War II. Will we uncover fossils? Did Romans inhabit Lozère? What legends have influenced the land? We’ll visit the blue marl site at Cénaret, the Roman Mausoleum at Lanuéjols, the Hermitage at Mont Mimat, and the Rieucros prison camp.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
