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A Brief History and Geography of Mende

Recorded history of Mende dates back to the third century, but things really got bustling during the Middle Ages. During that time, Mende and the Lozère thrived as a crossroads. The city also suffered through religious wars and the plague before emerging as a simple departmental capital with a small-town feel.

The geography of the Lozère is dramatically varied: deep valleys marked by bubbling streams, steep cliffs, plunging gorges and the Cevennes mountains. A large portion of the department is consumed by the Parc National des Cevennes, a stunningly beautiful mountain playground.

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Last updated October 23, 2010
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