Buying a piece of the Cévennes is like adopting a star: it's symbolic, but it shines in the eyes and in the heart. For centuries, our mountains have been protected by their inhabitants, their myths... and now, by you. As a Guardian, Sentinel, Lord, or Commander , you become an ambassador for a unique territory. But what does this title really mean? Here's the truth, without any magic powder (or almost).
What you buy… and what you don’t buy
Let's be clear: by becoming a Guardian of the Cévennes , you are not buying land in the legal sense of the term . The territory concerned remains the property of the State, because it is protected national forests , classified and managed in the interest of all. You will therefore not have to pay property tax, nor put up a fence!
On the other hand, you obtain a symbolic, emotional and meaningful right :
- A plot of 1 to 100 m² is allocated to you with precise GPS coordinates
- A personalized certificate is issued to you
- You are joining a community of people passionate about the region
- You support local actions: environmental awareness, heritage promotion, rural events, etc.
A legendary heritage tradition
In the Cévennes, stories travel faster than torrents after rain. The land has always been “guarded” rather than possessed. It is said that at the summit of Mont Lozère, the ancient Guardians watched over the secret passages of the mist dragons . Today, you take over. Each certificate is a symbolic key , a way of saying: “I watch over these mountains.”
And legally, then?
No catch: the Guardians of the Cévennes website explains it in black and white. This offer is pure and entirely symbolic , designed to support local initiatives and bring a shared imagination to life. No legal transfer of land ownership, but a real participation in a territorial project.
In summary:
Being a Guardian is not about owning the earth… it is about loving it as if it belonged to us all a little.
