The ideal excursion for a commented introduction to the history of Lozère through 4 emblematic sites around Mende. Discover the history of the place in complete tranquility, leaving the driving and the itinerary to your driver-guide. 1/2 Day of commented discovery (2 p.m.-6 p.m., English/French) of this territory, from prehistoric times to the Second World War. Will we find fossils? Were there Romans in Lozère? What legends have shaped the country? We will visit the blue marl site at Cénaret, the Roman Mausoleum at Lanuéjols, the Hermitage at Mont Mimat and the Rieucros prison camp.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
50cl per person
Driver-Guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Place du Foirail
Bus stop, in front of the steps of the Mende tourist office
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The ideal excursion for a commented introduction to the history of Lozère through 4 emblematic sites around Mende. Discover the history of the place in complete tranquility, leaving the driving and the itinerary to your driver-guide. 1/2 Day of commented discovery (2 p.m.-6 p.m., English/French) of this territory, from prehistoric times to the Second World War. Will we find fossils? Were there Romans in Lozère? What legends have shaped the country? We will visit the blue marl site at Cénaret, the Roman Mausoleum at Lanuéjols, the Hermitage at Mont Mimat and the Rieucros prison camp.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
50cl per person
Driver-Guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Place du Foirail
Bus stop, in front of the steps of the Mende tourist office
Return
Itinerary
1
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.
1 hour
2
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.
1 hour
3
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.
1 hour
4
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.
