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Mende. Mende is situated in the high valley of the Lot, in a mountainous area, in the Pays du Gévaudan, the Rieucros stream joins to it on its right bank. The city is overlooked (on the left bank of the Lot) by Mont Mimat [ fr ] and its black pine forest [ fr ]. Access is by the Côte de la Croix Neuve [ fr ].
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Mende cathedral dominates the town centre, and was originally built for Pope Urbain V who was born close to here - you can see his statue in front of the cathedral. The original 14th century cathedral had the two belltowers added in the 16th century, and then the cathedral itself was largely destroyed and a replacement cathedral built (around 1600)...
Two other notable highlights in Mende are the 14th century Penitents Tower, that once formed part of the defensive ramparts around the town (now mostly lost) and is now the belltower for the Chapel of Penitents, and the 18th century Town Hall, with its monumental stone staircase leading to the first floor where you can see some Aubusson tapestries ...
The Hermitage of Saint-Privat, a pilgrimage destination, stands in a lovely wooded position on Mont Mimat overlooking Mende. There are many scenic highlights in the region, with the Parc National de Cevennes, Mont Lozere, and the Gorges du Tarnall within easy reach to the south and the Aubrac plateau to the north, each offering numerous scenic high...
The prefecture of Lozère and former capital of Gévaudan, Mende enjoys an ideal geographical location in the upper Lot Valley, at the edge of the Cévennes National Park. Surrounded by mountains, this charming small town, both peaceful and welcoming, invites you to discover its wonderful sights on a pleasant walk.
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Mende, town, capital of Lozère département, Occitanie région, southern France, lying south-southeast of Clermont-Ferrand. It is situated at 2,425 feet (739 metres) above sea level in the Massif Central, on the left bank of the Lot River at the foot of a limestone plateau.
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Mende is at the core of everything that makes Lozère magical: its 4 natural regions. They each have their very own signature personalities and are partly listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites (the Causses and Cévennes).
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