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Place	Saint-Rome de Dolan - Occitanie - France
Latitude	44.2730152
Longitude	3.213293
Altitude	860 meters
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Owner	Centre Monestier
Camera	HIKVISION
Visitors	200 visits

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Categorie	Mountain, Nature

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The Gorges du Tarn are one of the most spectacular natural jewels in southern France.
Located between the departments of Lozère and Aveyron, they stretch over approximately 53 kilometers, carved over millennia by the Tarn River, nestled between the Causse Méjean to the north and the Causse de Sauveterre to the south.

This impressive canyon, with cliffs rising up to 500 meters high, offers breathtaking scenery where limestone cliffs, lush forests, cliffside villages, and turquoise waters blend harmoniously.
Shaped by erosion over millions of years, the Gorges du Tarn are like an open book on geology, featuring astonishing rock formations, spectacular caves, and overhanging ledges overlooking deep valleys.

Largely located within the Cévennes National Park, the gorges harbor an exceptional biodiversity.
Iconic wildlife includes griffon vultures, successfully reintroduced in the 1980s, along with beavers, golden eagles, deer, and a variety of rare plant species adapted to limestone cliffs and humid environments.

A scenic road runs through the gorges, dotted with spectacular viewpoints offering jaw-dropping panoramas at every turn, especially from Point Sublime, Roc des Hourtous, or the Cirque de Saint-Marcellin.
These lookouts reveal the raw beauty and vastness of this timeless landscape.

At the bottom of the canyon, the Tarn River meanders peacefully or sparkles with light rapids, making it an ideal playground for water activities.
Canoeing and kayaking are the region’s most iconic activities, offering a unique perspective of the gorges from the water—gliding between sheer cliffs, under natural arches, and along the base of rock walls.
Descents can be tailored to all levels, from family-friendly outings to sporty adventures.

Hikers will also find plenty to enjoy, with a network of marked trails that run along the gorge or climb up to the surrounding plateaus.
The Saint-Guilhem trail or the Corniche path provide access to remarkable viewpoints and allow full immersion in the ecological and cultural richness of the area.

The villages of the Gorges du Tarn, clinging to the cliffs or nestled beside the river, add to the site's charm and authenticity.
Sainte-Enimie, ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, showcases cobbled streets, stone houses, and a Benedictine abbey.
La Malène, known for its traditional boatmen offering scenic trips, and Saint-Chély-du-Tarn, with its waterfall and medieval bridge, are other must-see stops.

Throughout the seasons, the Gorges du Tarn change atmosphere: vibrant and lively in summer, peaceful and mysterious in spring and autumn, they retain a wild and untouched beauty all year round.
They are also rich in local heritage, with traces of Causse life, ancient mills, troglodyte hermitages, and living traditions tied to pastoralism, fishing, and local agriculture.

Easily accessible from major cities in southern France such as Millau, Mende, or Rodez, the Gorges du Tarn are a prime destination for lovers of nature, wide open spaces, and authenticity.
They offer the perfect balance between wild beauty, outdoor activities, rural heritage, and Cévennes hospitality.

A true paradise for adventurers, dreamers, photographers, and families seeking disconnection, the Gorges du Tarn embody the perfect meeting point between the power of nature and the gentleness of a deeply human land.

Centre Monestier

The Pierre Monestier Center, located in Saint-Rome de Dolan, in the Massegros territory in Lozère, is a unique accommodation site nestled in the heart of the Grands Causses, right next to the Gorges du Tarn.
Overlooking the wild and spectacular landscapes of this UNESCO World Heritage region, the center offers an exceptional setting ideal for discovery, relaxation, and group living.

Originally designed as a former Caussenard estate, the site has been adapted to host a wide variety of groups throughout the year: school trips, summer camps, association retreats, sports training sessions, corporate seminars, family gatherings, or self-managed tourist stays.
Its range of facilities and the quality of its natural surroundings make it particularly well-suited for educational stays and outdoor getaways.

The center is made up of several accommodation buildings: La Grande Maison, Les Cèdres, and Le Lionceau.
Altogether, there are over 160 beds spread across 65 comfortable rooms, all designed to welcome groups in optimal conditions.
Each building is equipped with common rooms, shared or private sanitary facilities, and meeting or dining spaces, offering great flexibility for organizing group stays.

The Lionceau building, in particular, stands out for its size (nearly 600 m² across four levels), its large dining hall capable of seating 160 guests, and its proximity to the outdoor swimming pool, open in the summer months.
This pool, unsupervised but freely accessible, overlooks the surrounding valleys and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding plateaus and cliffs.

Outside, the vast green spaces and sports facilities (soccer field, pétanque court, ping-pong tables, foosball) provide groups with opportunities for outdoor activities in a friendly and safe atmosphere.

The center also features a professional kitchen with an experienced catering team able to adapt to the specific needs of each group.
Buffets, traditional meals, special diets, picnic lunches for outings, or festive barbecues are all offered throughout the year, with a strong focus on quality and nutritional balance.

The Pierre Monestier Center is officially approved by the relevant authorities (Youth and Sports, National Education) and complies with all safety and accessibility standards.
It welcomes both children on school or holiday camps, and adult groups, students, or professionals.
Self-catering stays are also available for families or groups seeking full independence.

The extraordinary natural environment surrounding the center is one of its major assets: hiking along Caussenard trails, discovering local wildlife and flora, geology workshops, canoe descents on the Tarn, rock climbing, visits to typical villages—everything encourages wonder and learning.

Open year-round, the center includes a large parking area for coaches and private vehicles, Wi-Fi access in the main buildings, and additional services such as linen rental, laundry facilities, or sports equipment loans.

Finally, beyond its physical amenities, the Pierre Monestier Center is above all a lively and welcoming place, driven by a dedicated team, attentive to the needs of each group, and committed to making every stay an unforgettable experience—blending nature, culture, and human connection.

Saint-Rome de Dolan

Presentation

Saint-Rome de Dolan is an emblematic hamlet of the Causse de Sauveterre, located in the Lozère department, in the Occitanie region of southern France.
Now part of the larger commune Le Massegros Causses Gorges following an intercommunal merger, this small Caussenard village, perched at nearly 900 meters altitude, majestically overlooks the famous Gorges du Tarn.

Surrounded by the vast landscapes of the Cévennes National Park and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the designation of Mediterranean agro-pastoral cultural landscapes, Saint-Rome de Dolan perfectly embodies the spirit of the Causse: harsh, silent, and magnificent.
Its apparent isolation, far from the noise of urban life, makes it an ideal place for reconnection, contemplation, and encounters with the history and natural soul of Lozère.

The village is marked by its traditional limestone architecture, with stone-slab roofs, thick walls, old sheepfolds, and clapas—heaps of stones cleared from once manually cultivated fields.
Every house seems rooted in the landscape, facing the towering cliffs of the Tarn, visible from the village in a silence that inspires awe.

For centuries, Saint-Rome de Dolan was a vibrant agricultural settlement, shaped by sheep pastoralism.
The ancient transhumance trails, still visible today, bear witness to the historic importance of livestock herding on the causse.
Over time, inhabitants adapted their way of life to the plateau’s harsh conditions: drought, strong winds, and winter isolation.
It is precisely this millennia-old adaptation to nature that gives the village its authentic character.

Today, the village draws visitors seeking unspoiled nature, outdoor activities, and cultural discovery.
It’s an ideal starting point for many hiking and mountain biking routes across the Causse de Sauveterre, as well as for descending into the nearby Gorges du Tarn, accessible by spectacular trails winding between cliffs.

The scenic viewpoint just below the hamlet offers a breathtaking panorama over the Tarn Valley, the river’s meanders, dramatic cliffs, verdant villages, and expansive Caussenard plateaus.
This spot is especially popular among photographers, nature lovers, and birdwatchers, who often witness the majestic flight of griffon and monk vultures.

Saint-Rome de Dolan is also home to the Pierre Monestier Center, a well-integrated facility in the village that welcomes school groups, sports clubs, associations, and families for stays in an exceptional environment.
The center plays a vital role in sustaining local vitality and helping new generations discover the region’s natural and cultural heritage.

Though modest in size, the village preserves traces of its past: an old bread oven, wells, wayside crosses, dry stone walls, and mule paths.
These elements of rural heritage are carefully preserved as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the Caussenard identity of the area.

Easily accessible from Le Massegros or La Canourgue, Saint-Rome de Dolan remains a timeless haven, perfect for reflection and escape.
In every season, it invites visitors to slow down, observe, breathe in the pure Causse air, and reconnect with the essentials.