Cévennes National Park (French: Parc national des Cévennes) is a national park in southern France, located in the Cévennes mountain region. Established in 1970, the park's main office is in Florac, at Florac Castle. It is primarily found in the departments of Lozère and Gard, and also includes parts of Ardèche and Aveyron, making it the national park that covers the most departments in France. The Aven Armand cave is located within the park. In 2011, the park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site called The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean Agro-Pastoral Cultural Landscape.

Geography

The park has several mountains and plateaus, including: Mont Lozère, Mont Aigoual, Causse Méjean, France. Mont Lozère is the highest peak in the area, reaching 1,699 metres.

History

The Cévennes region has a rich history and a strong cultural identity. It is known for the Camisard revolt, which happened after the Edict of Nantes was revoked (also called the Edict of Fontainebleau). This event led to the active persecution of Protestants. Many signs of the Camisard war can be found in many towns and villages within the Cévennes National Park. A permanent exhibition has been created at the old temple of Le Rouve, located in the commune of Saint-André-de-Lancize, to honor the memory of the Camisards.