Concoules: Granite Landscapes, Gardens and Churches

Concoules lies at the foot of Mont Lozère; impressive granite chaos formations shape the landscape. Numerous streams invite you to take walks. For your stay, you can also consider hikes with different themes, gardens with special plant collections, and the Church of Saint-Étienne. This lets you plan your trip around the interests that appeal to you: spending time outdoors, discovering plants or getting to know a historic building.

Hikes with different themes

The À pas de loup hike in Concoules follows the trail of wild animals: along the way, you look for tracks and clues. Le Levant offers a different kind of guidance for planning. This circular hike starts in Concoules, is 13.1 kilometres long and includes 524 metres of elevation gain. It is considered fairly challenging and follows a yellow-marked trail.

The route goes around Pijalard Hill and along the slopes of Brin. It approaches the Ruisseau de la Conne and passes the site of a former local slate quarry. The distance, elevation gain and difficulty rating for Le Levant provide specific points of reference for planning the hike; the named terrain features further describe the route.

La Virado del Ronc highlights different trail features: the hike follows the Chemin de Régordane, along paved paths and through forest tracks. When comparing the routes, Le Levant provides information about distance, elevation gain and difficulty, while the description of La Virado del Ronc highlights the trail surfaces. À pas de loup, in turn, focuses on wild animals.

Concoules’ landscape also helps you find your bearings: granite formations shape the village, and numerous streams invite you to take walks. The hikes therefore differ not only in their stated themes, but also in the specific trail features that can help guide your choice.

Gardens and special plant collections

Jardin du Tomple is an English-style garden covering more than one hectare, with a collection of old rose varieties. It has been awarded the “Jardin Remarquable” label. Jardin du Tomple is temporarily closed (as of 28 July 2026). Check its current visitor status before including it in your plans.

Titus, le Jardin des Nymphaeas is located in Concoules, within the Cévennes National Park. Its collection includes more than 250 hardy and tropical water lily varieties, as well as carnivorous plants, irises and rare specimens. The two gardens have different focal points: Jardin du Tomple centres on old rose varieties and English-style design; Titus, le Jardin des Nymphaeas is defined by its water lily collection and other plant groups.

The Church of Saint-Étienne de Concoules

The Church of Saint-Étienne de Concoules dates from the first half of the 12th century. One of its distinctive features is a comb bell tower, typical of the Cévennes. The church has been listed as a French historic monument since 1949. Its period of construction, regional architectural style and listed status offer different points of interest if you are interested in the history and architecture of the village. Together with the gardens and hiking trails, the church expands the range of themes Concoules offers for planning your trip.

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