Molezon
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| region | Occitania | |
| Department | Lozère | |
| Arrondissement | Florac | |
| Canton | Le Collet-de-Dèze | |
| Community association | Cevennes au Mont Lozère | |
| Coordinates | 44 ° 13 ' N , 3 ° 41' E | |
| height | 389–1,011 m | |
| surface | 14.76 km 2 | |
| Residents | 93 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 6 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 48110 | |
| INSEE code | 48098 | |
 Molezon - Romanesque Church |
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Molezon ( Occitan : Moleson ) is a southern French municipality with 93 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2017) in the Lozère department in the Occitanie region .
location
The community of Molezon, which consists of several hamlets, is located in the Cevennes National Park on the upper reaches of the Gardon de Sainte-Croix river, about 20 km (driving distance) southeast of Florac at an average altitude of about 700 m.
Population development
| year | 1800 | 1851 | 1901 | 1954 | 1999 | 2013 |
| Residents | 436 | 530 | 342 | 159 | 85 | 89 |
The population decline that began at the end of the 19th century is essentially related to the loss of jobs as a result of the increasing mechanization of agriculture .
economy
For centuries, the people of Molezon lived self-sufficient on the produce of their fields and gardens. Cattle breeding (sheep, goats, cattle, chickens) was also important. Nowadays, the rental of holiday apartments ( gîtes ) plays an important role in the economic life of the municipality.
history
Little is known about the history of the place. After all, the existence of a Romanesque church suggests a medieval settlement in the area.
Attractions
The only attraction of the community is the Romanesque church Notre-Dame, mentioned in 1123 - later also used as a barn . The unadorned building has been recognized as a monument historique since 2012 .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Église Notre-Dame, Molezon in the Base Mérimée of the French Ministry of Culture (French)