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La Malène

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Lozère

La Malène - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Lozère
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Small village integrated into the National Park of the Cevennes, La Malène takes place in Lozère, in the Occitania region. It is located about twenty kilometers from Montbrun, in the arrondissement of Florac.

Today, popular with tourists and lovers of nature preserved, the commune of La Malène is also known for its boatmen who allow the discovery of the Tarn and its Straits. After having experienced very dark hours at the time of the French Revolution, this village in the southwest of France has recovered and offer the best of its heritage to its visitors.

Between the banks of the river and the monuments that embellish its streets, La Malène has preserved its culture and traditions.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Malène
Postcode48210
Tourism label
Latitude44.3030450 (N 44° 18’ 11”)
Longitude3.3201350 (E 3° 19’ 12”)
AltitudeFrom 438m to 1012m
Surface area40.68 km²
Population139 inhabitants
Density3 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMende (40 km, 41 min)
Insee code48088
IntercommunalityCC Gorges Causses Cévennes
DepartmentLozère
TerritoriesLanguedoc-Roussillon, Massif Central
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Hures-la-Parade12.2 km (19 min)
Mas-Saint-Chély13 km (23 min)
Gorges du Tarn Causses13.4 km (17 min)
La Canourgue21 km (30 min)
Banassac-Canilhac22 km (34 min)
Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers22 km (38 min)
Le Rozier22 km (26 min)
Laval-du-Tarn22 km (30 min)
Peyreleau23 km (28 min)
Meyrueis24 km (33 min)
Massegros Causses Gorges24 km (31 min)
Chanac25 km (31 min)
Mostuéjouls25 km (33 min)
Saint-Saturnin25 km (40 min)
Gatuzières29 km (40 min)

Things to see and do

Built between the 15th and 16th centuries, the manor of La Malène was once the residence of the lords of Montesquiou. After nearly being razed to the orders of Louis XIII, the fortress was transformed into a luxury hotel, which it still is today.

Classified as Historic Monuments, the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste was built in the course of the twelfth century. It reveals in particular an architecture typical of this part of Lozère, all in stone.

Walking through the town, it is possible to discover the ruins of Castel Merlet, the oldest known castle in France.

Since 2013, a trail of marked out heritage allows to appreciate all the most beautiful tourist sites of La Malène.

Several boatmen propose to discover the secrets of the Tarn and its Straits during walks on the water.

Events and festivities

The market is held every Monday morning in July and August.

In June, the small village of La Malène welcomes Tawara, the Tarn Water Race. This canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle festival offers several races in the Gorges du Tarn, as well as concerts and entertainment around water sports.

Between June and July, place at the party of La Malène with its competition of petanque, its evening dancing, its race coast cars or even fireworks.

A small craft Christmas market is offered at the end of the year.

Photos

La Malène at the foot of the cliffs
La Malène at the foot of the cliffs
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Beautiful residence
Beautiful residence
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The village
The village
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Church
Church
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Boatmen of the Tarn gorges
Boatmen of the Tarn gorges
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Ruelle
Ruelle
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Rooster and sundial
Rooster and sundial
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General view
General view
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Magnificent village
Magnificent village
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 17°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Caving for all levels
Sports sensations35 € La Canourgue (16.5 km)
Canyoning or Via ferrata in the Grands Causses Park
Sports sensations40 € Millau (30 km)
Introduction to stone cutting
Arts and Crafts55 € to 140 € Saint-Martin-de-Lenne (32 km)
Discover Tarn by canoe & kayak
Sports sensations24 € to 26 € Comprégnac (38 km)
Visit the Roquefort cheese ripening caves
Local flavoursFreeRoquefort-sur-Soulzon (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Saint-Gervais Path
HikeIntermediate4:00Hures-la-Parade (7 km)
The vaulted fountains
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy2:40Sévérac d'Aveyron (20 km)
Cycling on the mountains of Lévézou in Aveyron
Cycling itineraryAthletic2:35Vézins-de-Lévézou (30 km)
Path along the ridges of Mount Lozère
HikeEasy2:00Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère (34 km)
Finiels Summit
HikeIntermediate4:00Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère (34 km)

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