Lozère

Lozère is the least populated department in France (approximately 76,000 inhabitants) and is located in the Occitanie region (formerly Languedoc-Roussillon), in the south of the country, in the southern part of the Massif Central. 

Capital: Mende. 

Known for: Wild, unspoiled nature, mountains, and plateaus. 

Highest point: Mont Lozère (1,699 m). 

Key areas: Cévennes (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Gorges du Tarn (imposing river gorges), Aubrac Plateau, Causses, and Margeride. 

Population: Very sparsely populated → plenty of space, peace, and quiet. 

Main activities: livestock farming (including Aubrac cows), tourism (hiking, cycling, kayaking, skiing, caves such as Aven Armand). 

Unique: one of the most natural and least touristy departments in France, ideal for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. 

In short: Lozère = rugged beauty, mountains, gorges, few people, and lots of nature!

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