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Mende

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Mende

Mende is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Chanac, 29km from Gorges du Tarn.

Mende is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 14,837, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mende sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mende to your route.

About Mende

The cantons of Mende are administrative divisions of the Lozère department, in southern France. Since the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015, the town of Mende is subdivided into 2 cantons. Their seat is in Mende.

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What are the best things to do in Mende?

Mende offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Mende located?

Mende is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.5216 latitude, 3.4998 longitude.

What is the population of Mende?

Mende has a population of approximately 14,837 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
14,837
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.5216, 3.4998

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Mende

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Gorges du Tarn

A serpentine 50 km limestone canyon where the road and river twist past cliff-top villages and kayakers.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Aigoual

The highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.

45 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Viaduc de Garabit

Gustave Eiffel's crimson 1884 railway arch spanning 165 m across the Truyère gorge in the Cantal, a direct engineering ancestor of his tower and floodlit red at night; viewpoints sit just off the A75.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Mende

  • 45 kmMont AigoualThe highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.
  • 57 kmViaduc de GarabitGustave Eiffel's crimson 1884 railway arch spanning 165 m across the Truyère gorge in the Cantal, a direct engineering ancestor of his tower and floodlit red at night; viewpoints sit just off the A75.
  • 62 kmMillau ViaductWorld's tallest bridge - a stunning feat of engineering in southern France

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Chanac

🇫🇷 France

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Chirac

🇫🇷 France

18 km awayPop. 1,095

Florac

🇫🇷 France

23 km awayPop. 1,921

La Canourgue

🇫🇷 France

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Aumont-Aubrac

🇫🇷 France

28 km awayPop. 1,106

Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole

🇫🇷 France

30 km awayPop. 1,535

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