The Causses and the Cèvennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape is a unique and fascinating cultural site located in Gatuzières, France.

Overview

This 302,319 ha property in southern central France represents the relationship between agro-pastoral systems and their biophysical environment, featuring drailles or drove roads that traverse mountain landscapes. The site is characterized by its rural villages, substantial stone farmhouses, and deep terraces of the Causses.

History

The Causses and the Cèvennes were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. According to UNESCO, this property reflects the organization of large abbeys from the 11th century and is notable for its traditional summer transhumance practices using drailles.

Architecture

The substantial stone farmhouses on deep terraces of the Causses reflect the organization of large abbeys from the 11th century. The site also features rural villages, which demonstrate a unique blend of architecture and rural living.

Location

The property is located in Gatuzières, France, within the southern part of central France. Specifically, it covers an area with coordinates 44.2202777778, 3.4730555556.

Religious Significance

Unfortunately, no specific details about religious significance are available.

Notable Artworks and Features

According to UNESCO, Mont Lozère, inside the property, is one of the last places where summer transhumance is still practiced in the traditional way, using drailles.

Heritage Status

The Causses and the Cèvennes were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The site meets the criteria of (iii)(v).

Visiting Information

Unfortunately, no specific details about visiting information are available.