Of the menhir of gallo-Roman time (place Girou) in three impressive doors strengthened of the XVII-th century, Marvejols is a real journey through time and the history of Height - Languedoc to discover at random of your wanderings in his narrow alleys dating Moyen-Age.

Marvejols becomes " royal city ". She(it) will be strengthened during the One hundred years war, she(it) is converted to the Protestantism in XVI-th s Taking a stand with future Henri de Navarre Henri IV, she(it) will be besieged by the troops of the Duke of Joyeuse . 3/4 of the population were massacred, the burned-out city and the destroyed(annulled) fortifications. Grateful Henri IV will make reconstruct the city from 1601. Three strengthened doors are the witnesses of this period of confusions.

According to your visit you can discover the city by following the circuit patrimony :

- Church Our Lady of the Carce of the XVII-th century,
- Modern statues...

Near :
Marvejols is in some kilometres of the famous Park in Wolves , of the castle of Baume and from the park to bisons .

Information on the visit of the city and the sites near with the office of Marvejols's tourism.

Credit text and photos: advertising Leaflet(gatefold) " Marvejols in Gévaudan "