Montbrun

Visit Montbrun, Languedoc-Roussillon

Montbrun is found towards the eastern end of the Gorges du Tarn, to the west of Florac. It is a very attractive village in a picturesque setting, with the early stages of the cliffs of the Tarn gorges rising up behind the village.

Note: this article refers to Montbrun in Lozere not Montbrun-les-Bains in the Rhone-Alpes.

Exploring Montbrun

Montbrun is a small village with little in the way of facilities and just a couple of narrow streets running along the hill separated by steps and alleys, running up the hill to the church at the top.

Numerous small cottages line the alleys, almost all photogenic and here long enough to have become part of the background scenery (from a distance you would hardly notice the village, with the stone houses looking so much like part of the hillside behind them.

Small - but very picturesque, and there are nice views out across the valley in front of the village, so it well merits the detour.

One curious highlight in the village is the chance to admire the local chimneys - some of the Montbrun residents seem to have spent a lot of effort making these look interesting although I assume these chimneys are actually designed for practical reasonsn such as dealing with snow or wind.

Note: the access road to Montbrun from the main road through the Gorges du Tarn was single-track in places, and on the edge of a steep drop - I was very glad I didn't meet anyone coming the other way. I can imagine that during a busy summer afternoon it could become quite slow to get along the road.

Attractions nearby

The Gorges du Tarn to the west of Montbrun are one of the most scenic parts of France.

There are several villages and hamlets along the Gorges du Tarn, some very popular with visitors and with all facilities (such as Sainte-Enimie) while some of the smaller villages are much quieter, in part perhaps because they are a little harder to access. Castelbouc is just a few kilometres west from here and also very peaceful.

Photos of Montbrun (click any picture to start the gallery)

Suggested places to visit near Montbrun, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Saint-Chely-du-Tarn 10km; Le Pont de Montvert 19km; Mende 20km; Gorges du Tarn 22km; Marvejols 29km; Severac-le-Chateau 34km; La Garde-Guerin 38km; Le Vigan 39km; Millau 43km; Aumont Aubrac 46km; Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt 47km; Millau bridge 48km; Peyre 49km; Anduze 49km; Prafrance bamboo garden 49km; La Couvertoirade 50km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Montbrun

Montbrun tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Chaos de Nimes-le-Vieux - site of natural beauty (15km) : Aven Armand (grotte) - site of natural beauty (18km) : Abîme de Bramabiau - site of natural beauty (24km) : Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux - site of natural beauty (33km) : Jardin du Tomple - remarkable garden (35km) : Jardin des Sambucs - remarkable garden (37km) : Jardin du mas de l'Abri - remarkable garden (38km) : Bambouseraie de Prafrance - remarkable garden (48km) :

French version: see Montbrun (Francais)