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The motorways are refreshingly empty in France compared to Britain, except on some busy holiday weekends, and have excellent stopping areas. However, there are motorway tolls to pay, which can add considerably to the cost of motoring. For route planning: www.viamichelin.com.

By Rail

For information on travelling by rail contact:

Rail Europe Ltd, 34 Tower View, Kings Hill, Kent ME19 4ED

(UK representative for all SNCF and continental rail travel)

There are 5 departures per day to Montpellier which is the nearest station to the Cévennes.

For online booking: www.raileurope.co.uk. For information about rail travel from the UK to France: www.seat61.com/France.htm.

The river in the centre of Florac

By Air

The nearest airports to the Cevennes region are Nimes (for Florac) and Montpellier (for Le Vigan). It takes about an hour to drive to Le Vigan from Montpellier.

For information on flights and times contact: www.ryanair.com, www.easyjet.com and www.britishairways.com.

When to Go

The Cevennes, because of its geographical diversity, has a much more extreme climate than its neighbour Provence.