Villefort

Villefort

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownVillefortSaint-André-Capcèze at 5.7 km (7 min)
Insee code48198Pourcharesses at 5.9 km (8 min)
Postcode48800Pied-de-Borne at 7.8 km (9 min)
Latitude44.4385810Concoules at 10 km (11 min)
Longitude3.9329260Sainte-Marguerite-Lafigère at 10.8 km (14 min)
AltitudeFrom 509 to 960 metersAltier at 10.9 km (12 min)
Surface7.35 km²Ponteils-et-Brésis at 11.3 km (13 min)
Population634 inhabitantsPrévenchères at 13.3 km (13 min)
Density86 inhabitants/km²Malons-et-Elze at 13.4 km (15 min)
National labelsGénolhac at 17.1 km (20 min)
Chief townMende (at 57 km, 55 min)Gravières at 21 km (23 min)
DepartmentLozèreMalarce-sur-la-Thines at 21 km (26 min)
RegionLanguedoc-RoussillonSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

North Gate of the Cevennes, at the foot of Mont Lozère, Villefort, scored green holiday resort enjoys a pleasant climate with the Mediterranean sun, but without the heat through the air pure and fresh mountain nearby. This is ideal for nature lovers and hikers who find refuge from the bustle of the city.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Lake Villefort: water sports, supervised swimming, outdoor activities.
  • Viaduct Altier, a view of Lake Villefort.
  • Chapel of Saint Loup, street and architecture typical régordanienne: beautiful houses from the 15th to 19th centuries.
  • Fountain Square and the Ormeau Portalet.
  • Pont Saint Jean, with two unequal Gothic arches, old washing Villefort of the 17th century.
  • Trail around the lake: 7 km - 2h30.
  • 4 GR: GR68, GR44, GR72, GR700.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Villefort
Information pointsTourist Office of Villefort

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Traditional market: every Thursday morning.
  • Carnival in March.
  • Rando'fête: August.
  • Festival of Fishing and Water: early August.
  • Markets night: Monday evening Villefort (in July and August).

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Castle of Castanet.
  • Medieval village of La Garde-Guérin.
  • Museum of the Chestnut Pied de Borne.
  • Gorge Chassezac.
PHOTOS
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Night
Min. -8°C - Max. -1°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -4°C - Max. 2°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 4°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge du col de la Baraque
Lamelouze
You will be immersed in the heart of our beautiful countryside offered Cévennes, you will benefit with our 631 meters, an uncommon calm, ideal for your rest, your well being, relaxation....
Located 25 km from VillefortFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
Le recantou
Saint-Germain-de-Calberte
The Récantou is a relay of renowned golf Stevenson (GR 70). The sun terraces and the warm atmosphere awaits you at Récantou the center of the village, next to the Post Office and opposite...
Located 26 km from VillefortFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Au portaou chambres- Gite- table d'hôtes    
10
  SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-André-Capcèze
Patricia and Hans-Dieter welcome you in a traditional Mas Cevennen-Stonehouse near the Cevennes National Park, near the Ceze and the foot of Mont Lozère. Au Portaou, offers rooms very...
Located 2.6 km from Villefort50 € the double room 
Ardéche &Gard gîtes des masades Yourtes    
8.2
Malons-et-Elze
At the heart of the forest domain of the mas of the ayre Masada, between Ardèche and Lozère gard to the confines of the hamlet of Elze overlooking the river Chassezac paradise for trout,...
Located 5.6 km from Villefort40 € the double room 
La Source de Castagnols en Cévennes.    
9.3
Vialas
Small, quiet and heavenly, you'll enjoy this mas decorated with natural stone (shale), nestled in the heart of the Cevennes National Park. The evening near a fireplace or on the terrace,...
Located 14.1 km from VillefortFrom 68 € to 84 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La rouviere  
10
Bonnevaux
Independent part of a traditional Cévennes stone house. In open nature and absolute calm. Fully equipped for 4 to 6 people with free access to swimming-pool.
Located 12.3 km from VillefortFrom 550 € to 900 € per week 
Le mas des sources
Chambon
Le Mas Des Sources offers vacation rentals and hotels in Le Chambon small village tourism. More precisely we are in Chamborigaud and Chambon, department of Gard Languedoc Roussillon....
Located 15.5 km from VillefortFrom 250 € to 420 € per week 
Mas des oliviers  
10
Les Vans
Mas restored in the tradition. Provision of two large cottages, home of 7 persons, independent or complementary. Beautiful house with character in an exceptional environment, with unobstructed...
Located 16.3 km from VillefortFrom 480 € to 1700 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Le Ch'ti Franoi    
9.6
Lablachère
We are the English owners of the campsite. We have 30 caravans and 10 pitches. We have on site tennis court, a petanque pitch and height of volleyball. We have a large pool and a pool...
Located 19.2 km from Villefort 
Camping les Châtaigniers    
9.5
Ribes
For your holidays in South Ardèche in the heart of the valley of the Balm in the Natural Park of Monts d'Ardèche, close to Merry, a medieval town and 25 km from Vallon Pont D'Arc. In...
Located 23 km from VillefortFrom 12 € to 14 € per day 
Camping la source  
Berrias-et-Casteljau
Come relax in our lovely family campsite in Southern Ardèche, near the Bois de Païolive and Gorges of Chassezac. You will find comfort and calm the milieu of nature. Ideal destination...
Located 23 km from VillefortFrom 14.30 € to 21.30 € per day 

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HOTELS
Le Gévaudan 
La Bastide-Puylaurent
Bordering Cevennes National Park, this hotel is directly opposite La Bastide-Puylaurent Train Station. You can drive 20 minutes to the Chassezac Caves, use the free Wi-Fi or dine in...
Located 17.4 km from VillefortRoom from 45 €
Mas de l'Espaïre     
8.4
Les Vans
Mas de l'Espaïre is located in the peaceful garrigue, next to the Site Naturel de Bois de Paiolive. Set in a 2.5 hectare park, it has a heated outdoor pool and a sunbathing terrace....
Located 19.1 km from VillefortRoom from 60 €
Le Mas des Monèdes    
9.7
Saint-Paul-le-Jeune
Surrounded by shrub land, Le Mas des Monèdes is located in Saint-Paul-le-Jeune in the Cévennes National Park. This guest house offers modern-style décor with stone walls and views...
Located 21 km from VillefortRoom from 55 €

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Lozère
Fasthotel Marvejols
Fasthotel Marvejols offers free Wi-Fi and flat-screen satellite TV in all of its ensuite rooms. It is located near the Tarn...
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