The
regional park of high Languedoc
is entirely dedicated to nature. The fauna and the
flora of Languedoc live there in total liberty for
the great pleasure of nature lovers and wild animals
fans. It was created in 1973 in order to preserve
the fauna and the flora of High Languedoc. The "Monts
de Lacaune", the Caroux and the Espinouse (see
picture), the Sidobre and the north face of the "Montagne
Noire" are all part of the parc.
Nearly 75000 people live inside the Parc. Many activities
are offered such as hicks, horse rides and the very
popular in this region donkey rides! You will find
all sorts of places where to spend the night such
as hotels B ans Bs ect... Moreover watersports can
be tried out on the three lacs of the parc (the Lac
de Laouzas, the Lac de la Raviège and the Lac
des Saints Peyres). Two of them have their on watersport
center. The vegetation is extremly diversified. You
will obviously find mediterranean plants such as the
green oak but you will also encounter spiecies that
are more typical of colder regions and mountains.
But the most famous inhabitant of the parc is the
Mouflon no doubt! The Parc Régional du Haut
Languedoc is home to the bigest population of mouflon
in Europe!
THE
PLACES TO SEE
The gorges of Colombière and the gorges
of Héric
Small
gorges formed at the bottom of Mont Caroux and
Mont of Espinouse. The rivers Colombière
and Heric have dug into the rock creating a few
natural pools. One can not resist the urge to
swim there! Ideal to refresh oneself the gorges
are also ideal to take a small quiet walk in the
wild. >>> Discover
the gorges of Héric
The plateau of lakes
At the heart of the Monts
de Lacaune, a hight plateau has been chosen to
create a few hydraulic dams. These dams lead to
the creation of 4 amazing lacs. They have become
ideal sites for camping, with a tente or a trailer
or simply to rent a chalet. Watersports are of
course very developed in the region as well as
hicking, riding and bicking... >>> Find
out more about the plateau of lakes
The medieval village of Olargues
This
charming little village overhangs the river "Le
Jaur", it was built by a castle of which
only the tour remains today. You can get to the
village by an old stone bridge of the XIII century.
The old part of the village is made of little
paved alleyways full of flowers which add to the
existing charm of the place. >>> Discover
Olargues
