View of Millau at sunset.View of Millau at sunset.
©View of Millau at sunset.|Clara Ferrand Wildroad
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Millau

Nestled below its viaduct, the town of Millau has just over 22,000 inhabitants. It is bordered by a predominantly agricultural area and boasts some remarkable natural spaces. With some 2,000 plant species and a wide variety of fauna, Millau boasts an exceptional, well-maintained heritage. The town is also the capital of outdoor sports.

Getting there
dad and child paragliding observation millauWatching paragliders in Millau.
©Watching paragliders in Millau.|Jolies Lueurs
A group at the Via Ferrata de LiaucousVia Ferrata between Millau and the Gorges du Tarn
©Via Ferrata between Millau and the Gorges du Tarn|Rémi Flament
Millau Viaduct in Aveyron on the A75 motorwayMillau Viaduct in Aveyron on the A75.
©Millau Viaduct in Aveyron on the A75 motorway

    Millau

    A lively, sporty town

    Millau lies at the gateway to the Tarn and Dourbie gorges, in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses. Numerous sites are close by, and visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor sports in the water, in the air, on land and in the air: paragliding (from the Pouncho d’Agast in particular), hang-gliding, canoeing, dragon boating, paddling, hydrospeed, kayaking, rafting, water trekking, hiking (with the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn in particular), mountain biking, gravel, caving, Nordic walking, bungy pump, trail, via-ferrata, climbing, abseiling… Activities to discover with the family, as a duo, with friends or even solo!

    millau viaduct viewpointView of the Millau Viaduct.
    ©View of the Millau Viaduct.|Clara_Ferrand_-_Wildroad_

    DID YOU KNOW?

    It’s impossible to talk about this town without mentioning the famous Millau Viaduct, a cable-stayed bridge over two kilometers long. Part of the A75 freeway in Aveyron, it crosses the Tarn valley to link Clermont-Ferrand to Béziers or Montpellier. From the Viaduc freeway service area, you can enjoy an exceptional view of the Millau Viaduct. On site, you’ll find: an Aveyron discovery area, reception and tourist information, a souvenir store, the viaduct belvedere, the Viaduc Expo and you can even take the explorer’s trail to find out all about this famous bridge, accompanied by a guide.

    A city

    A well-preserved heritage

    For those interested in cultural heritage, the town is also known for its medieval history, the traces of which can still be seen today in the Millau Belfry, a tower built on the site of the former castle of the Counts of Millau.

    In terms of entertainment for the general public, the town boasts facilities and infrastructures for tours, site visits, arts and crafts, as well as many local gastronomic and catering structures. For a short or longer stay, you’ll be able to discover a very dynamic and interesting town and surrounding area. Numerous events take place here all year round: Festival des Templiers, Tarn Water Race, Tarn Valley Trail, Natural Games…

    View of Millau at sunset.View of Millau at sunset.
    ©View of Millau at sunset.|Clara Ferrand Wildroad
      Beach in the Gorges du Tarn.Beach in the Gorges du Tarn.
      ©Beach in the Gorges du Tarn.|Fred Julien

        The town of Millau

        Stage on the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn

        Located on the new GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn hiking trail, Millau is a major stopover on the route. It links the Gorges du Tarn to the Vallée du Tarn, offering pilgrims a well-deserved break before the climb back up to the Larzac plateau… Numerous shops and accommodation facilities are available.

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