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Barre-des-Cévennes

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Lozère

Barre-des-Cévennes - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Lozère
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Fortified village, Barre-des-Cévennes is located in the department of Lozere in Languedoc-Roussillon region Midi-Pyrénées. Located in the heart of the Cevennes National Park, the small village of about 200 inhabitants is located 920 meters above sea level, about ten kilometers from the largest city in the area, St. Croix-Vallée-French.

Amidst a breathtaking nature, the town, which was once the seat of one of the manors mansions of Gevaudan, can get away from the bustle of the city and enjoy the quiet atmosphere. In this village with typical architecture of the Cévennes, we appreciate the joy of life that prevails, and the room quiet. How can you resist this haven of peace? It thus benefits from the charm of old stones and sun marked walks available around the village.

Geographical information

MunicipalityBarre-des-Cévennes
Postcode48400
Latitude44.2448030 (N 44° 14’ 41”)
Longitude3.6533150 (E 3° 39’ 12”)
AltitudeFrom 500m to 1064m
Surface area34.29 km²
Population211 inhabitants
Density6 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMende (50 km, 55 min)
Insee code48019
IntercommunalityCC Gorges Causses Cévennes
DepartmentLozère
TerritoriesLanguedoc-Roussillon, Massif Central
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Cans et Cévennes5.3 km (7 min)
Molezon8.6 km (16 min)
Vebron13.1 km (18 min)
Saint-Martin-de-Lansuscle13.4 km (24 min)
Sainte-Croix-Vallée-Française14.1 km (21 min)
Le Pompidou14.2 km (15 min)
Florac Trois Rivières14.4 km (20 min)
Gabriac17.1 km (28 min)
Fraissinet-de-Fourques18.6 km (26 min)
Cassagnas18.8 km (24 min)
Moissac-Vallée-Française19 km (26 min)
Rousses19.9 km (27 min)
Bédouès-Cocurès20 km (26 min)
Saint-Germain-de-Calberte21 km (30 min)

Things to see and do

Small village of Lozere, Barre-des-Cévennes does not have an impressive architectural heritage, but he does not lack charm.

In this typical Cévennes village, one can discover in the different streets of the houses of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Overlooking the village, the ruined castles of Earth and Red Castelas reflect the importance of the city in medieval times.

Built around the twelfth century church of Our Lady of the Assumption was classified as an historic monument in 1931. It presents a fine example of Romanesque style.

While walking, visitors can also enjoy a menhir and a memorial of revolt Camisards, which had a significant impact in the region. The latter is located in Plan-de-Fontmort, a locality attached to the commune.

Events and festivities

Every July, Barre-des-Cévennes welcomes the fair Madeleine. Remains of numerous fairs taking place in the village during the Middle Ages, it has a market of local products, exhibitions of craftsmen or animations and a garage sale.

Photos

Panorama
Panorama
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Fountain
Fountain
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The town hall
The town hall
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Panorama
Panorama
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the town
the town
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transhumance
transhumance
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The Notre Dame
The Notre Dame
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the town
the town
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The interior of the Notre-Dame church
The interior of the Notre-Dame church
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the town
the town
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the town
the town
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the town
the town
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transhumance
transhumance
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The Notre Dame
The Notre Dame
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The Notre Dame
The Notre Dame
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The interior of the Notre-Dame church
The interior of the Notre-Dame church
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Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. -1°C - Max. 7°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Caving for all levels
Sports sensations50 € to 125 € Cazilhac (36 km)
Canoe-Kayak in the Hérault gorges
Sports sensations20 € to 45 € Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois (38 km)
Accompanied all-terrain electric scooter ride
Nature and the great outdoors28 € to 55 € Alès (39 km)
Caving for all levels
Sports sensations35 € La Canourgue (41 km)
Wine-tasting at Maison Delafont
Local flavours15 € to 27 € Vézénobres (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Trail of the Career - Moissac Vallée Française
HikeAthletic5:25Moissac-Vallée-Française (13.9 km)
Finiels Summit
HikeIntermediate4:00Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère (15.1 km)
Path along the ridges of Mount Lozère
HikeEasy2:00Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère (15.1 km)
Outing to Les Esperelles and Ancise Pass
HikeIntermediate3:00Ventalon en Cévennes (16.8 km)
Saint-Gervais Path
HikeIntermediate4:00Hures-la-Parade (24 km)

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