생테티엔 뒤비간 주변 최고의 그래블 라이딩 코스

These ruins once housed the Choisinets castle and orphanage. The construction of this unusual building spanned the entire second millennium. The ruins of two towers dating from the 12th and 17th centuries are still in good condition, testifying to the various architectural influences.

Lac de Charpal lies at an altitude of 1,360 meters amidst raised bogs, forests, and heathland. This artificial reservoir, built in the 1930s, supplies Mende with drinking water. Today, it is a tranquil retreat, popular for hiking, nature observation, and its protected flora and fauna.

Lac de Charpal lies at an altitude of 1,360 meters amidst raised bogs, forests, and heathland. This artificial reservoir, built in the 1930s, supplies Mende with drinking water. Today, it is a tranquil retreat, popular for hiking, nature observation, and its protected flora and fauna.

Market on Tuesdays (summer) and Saturdays

There we found the Meteil bread seller (a mixture of rye and sourdough) from the previous day's market in Costaros, under the market hall. Producers of fruit and vegetables, cheeses, and charcuterie. Everything for an ideal picnic.

Rehabilitation work in progress. Please note that the site is not on the route. You must take a 200m detour from the intersection with the statue of Saint Germaine.

Very nice walk, the first part is a little difficult to access the lake because of the big difference in altitude. But the tour of the lake is very pleasant, and accessible with children (10 years old)

Nice village for overnight stay or lunch