A city-centre having all conveniences, all kind of dynamic and varied trades divided in a medieval environment, all that, you will admit, make of the city named Mende a pleasant city.

Strolling in it without any purpose, that's what you will like, above all because you will learn plenty of historical events : the architectural curiosities and the well preserved past sometimes reminding difficult moments which will make you understand in a better way the department of Lozère itself, having ever been known as a welcome region.

You will discover the cathedral set up by the Pope Urbain V, the Cave of the Mountain Mimat, the magnificent viewpoint, the bright cross sparkling at night among stars...

A very dynamic cultural activity will allow you to be yourself busy every moment of the day : museum, library, theatre, cinema, bowling, discotheques, activities of leisure activities and also of creating ...

the city Mende will lead you wanting to know more of the most beautiful places of interest in France :

Gorges of Tarn, medieval village of Sainte-Enimie

Grotte de l'Aven Armand , which is a swallowhole, Aubrac and Limestone plateau, National park of Cevennes, Park with buffaloes in Margeride , park with wolves ,.... For any information, please, contact the Office of Mende's tourism.

Credit photo : Office of tourism of Mende