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Sciences & NatureMusée du Gévaudan
Mende · Lozère · Occitanie
The Gévaudan Museum is a museum located in Mende, in Lozère, in the Occitanie region. Open since the end of 2022, it has been labeled under the Heritage Code since 2003. Its collections embrace a diversity of fields: zoological collections, cave bear bones, herbarium, as well as fine art works. The museum pays particular attention to local and territorial history, notably through the historical theme of the Beast of Gévaudan. It offers a permanent exhibition enhanced by temporary exhibitions and mediation activities, such as guided tours and workshops.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- Closed
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
3 Rue de l'Épine, 48000 Mende, France
Phone number
04 66 49 85 95Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Mende.
City
80 min by car from Millau.
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Mende.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
80 min by car from Millau.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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