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Florac is a town below the eastern edge of the Causse Méjean plateau in the Cévennes. The town is an entry to the northen part of the Tarn Gorges, and is at a confluence of three main rivers: the Tarnon and the Mimente join together at the southern end of town and flow north along side Florac to join with the Tarn at the northern end. The smaller Vibron river flows through the center of the old village to join just before the confluence with the Tarn.
Florac is the headquarters of the Cevennes National Park.
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Florac Town Map |
Nearby: |
Barre-des-Cévennes 15 km |
Castelbouc 20 km |
Ispagnac 9 km |
Mende 35 km |
Meyrueis 35 km |
Montbrun 18 km |
Prades 22 km |
Sainte Enimie 27 km |
Vignes 45 km |
Hotels near Florac: |
Florac |
27 km Sainte Enimie |
35 km Mende |
35 km Meyrueis |
History
Prehistoric:
There was a prehistoric presence here at Florac.
Celto-Ligurian:
There is a dolmen beside the road at the top of the plateau, west of Florac. That area is called Col de Pierre Plate, named for the flat stone that caps the dolmen.
Gallo-Roman:
Gallo-Roman remains were discovered at Pont du Tarn, at the north end of the current town.
Office de Tourisme
33 Av J. Monestier
Tel : 0466 450 114
Web: www.vacances-cevennes.com
Hiking
Both the GR43 and GR70 (Grande Randonnée) trails pass through the center of Florac, along the Avenue Jean Monestier and in front of the tourist office. The GR68 passes by town, touching at the northern end.
North, East. Both GR43 and GR70 trails cross to the right bank of the Tarnon-Mimente rivers at the north end of town.
At this point, the GR70 (Chemin de Stevenson) along with the GR68 (Tour du Mont Lozère) go east together along the mountain ridge (about 1300m altitude). The GR 68
From the right bank of the Tarnon-Mimente rivers, the GR43 and GR68 trails continue along the main road before crossing to the right bank (north side) of the Tarn, and both head due north.
South, Southeast. The GR70 and GR43 trails continue along the main road south of town and continue south along the D907; 500 m south of the confluence of the Tarnon and Mimente rivers, the trails turn east, over the Pont de Barre across the Tarnon. The GR43 heads south, towards the Corniche des Cévennes, while the GR70 makes a short jog north to join the left bank of the Mimente, and then follows that river eastward.
West, High Plateau. The high plateau, Causse Méjan, overlooks the town on the western side, rising quickly to 1000 meters. The edge of the plateau closest to town is part of the commune of Florac. A Grande Randonnée called the GR de Pays Tour du Causse-Méjan makes a very large loop completely around the plateau, and joins with other hiking trails, including the GR60, on the plateau. If you drive from town up to the top, you can join the GR at nearest edge, by the Dolmen at the Col de Pierre Plate.
• Latitude, Longitude: 44.222124, 3.579507
Lodging - Hotels
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