At the heart of Le Malzieu-Ville is the medieval Cité médiévale du Malzieu on the banks of the Truyère. Cobbled lanes, fortified towers, town walls and restored gates shape the historic townscape.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Le Malzieu-Ville can focus their accommodation search on this location.
Culture
Le Malzieu was a stop for pilgrims on the Way of St James coming from Le Puy-en-Velay. They crossed the Truyère at the Pont Notre-Dame and continued towards Aubrac. The historical tour of Le Malzieu-Ville covers the Middle Ages, the Wars of Religion, the Bête du Gévaudan and the Maquis du Mont-Mouchet. The tour Centre historique du Malzieu uses 27 information panels to present the local cultural heritage and notable personalities.
The Musée de l'ancien couvent des Ursulines houses a permanent collection of religious art featuring liturgical vestments and objects. The museum extends over three levels with wall paintings. Classical music takes centre stage at the Rencontres Musicales du Malzieu.
Nature
Numerous local and migratory bird species have been recorded at the Plan d'eau de la Truyère; the body of water is also a habitat for otters. The surroundings of the Plan d'eau de la Truyère are ideal for walks and discovering unspoilt nature.
Active pursuits
The GRP Tour de la Margeride – La Boucle du Malzieu is a 42 km circular route through the northern part of Lozère in the heart of the Margeride. The Via-Ferrata du Malzieu offers spectacular views of the Truyère gorges and has two physical difficulty levels, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced via ferrata climbers.
To reach the Via-Ferrata du Malzieu, follow the RD 47 from Le Malzieu for 700 m in the direction of Saint-Léger-du-Malzieu, then take the first road on the left towards Le Ranc. The Via-Ferrata du Malzieu is freely accessible all year round.
La Cavale du Malzieu offers horseback rides from the medieval hamlet of Le Malzieu-Ville, allowing visitors to discover the Margeride on horseback. La Cavale du Malzieu offers ponies for hire for small children.
Events
The Margeride Trail takes place every year on the second weekend of September and comprises four races and a hike. The Médiévales du Malzieu take place every year during the Ascension weekend.
Other destinations: Grandrieu, Le Massegros, Villefort, Florac, Langogne, Saint-Laurent-De-Trèves, Fontans, Antrenas
