Florac

Florac is an administrative town in the French Cévennes, positioned where shale, granite, and limestone formations meet. The town sits in a valley where three rivers converge and shape the surrounding landscape.

In 1363, Pope Urban V financed defensive walls for the town, establishing its importance as a fortified settlement. This investment allowed the place to develop as a protected center in the region.

The weekly market brings together vendors selling local cheese, chestnuts, and handmade goods that reflect the traditions of the Lozère region.

The town offers various lodging options from hotels to camping areas near where the rivers meet. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes when exploring, as the terrain is hilly and the valley floor can be uneven.

The famous Robert Louis Stevenson hiking trail passes through town, tracing the path the writer documented during his 1879 journey through the Cévennes. This route connects modern walkers to a classic 19th-century travel account.

Location: Lozère

Location: arrondissement of Florac

Elevation above the sea: 840 m

Shares border with: Quézac, Bédouès, Montbrun, La Salle-Prunet, Vebron, Saint-Laurent-de-Trèves

Address: Florac, 48400 Florac-Trois-Rivières, France

Website: http://ville-florac.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.32611,3.59306

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:41