The Roof of France; Or, the Causses of the Lozère

A travel account records two exploratory journeys across the high limestone plateaus and dramatic gorges of Lozère and neighbouring districts, blending panoramic description with local observation. It depicts stony, wind‑swept plateaux carpeted with seasonal flowers, abrupt descents into fertile river valleys, and narrow canyons such as the Tarn, alongside visits to market towns and rural homesteads. Discussions of farming practices, seasonal extremes, stone-built landscapes, geological formations, and regional customs are interwoven with practical routes, vivid scenery, and portraits of hospitality and everyday life among sparsely settled communities.