Millau

Understand

Millau is known for its Viaduct, glove industry and several nearby natural landmarks such as the Gorges du Tarn. The surrounding Causses are renowned for their pastoral traditions and cheese production, including Roquefort. In this regard, the region has been part of the Causses and Cévennes World Heritage Site since 2011.

See

The archaeological site of La Graufesenque, i.e. the remains of a major Gallo-Roman center for ceramics production. Notre-Dame de l'Espinasse, built in the twelfth century. This church takes its name from a relic of the crown of thorns once kept in his treasure. Destroyed in the sixteenth century, it was rebuilt a century later. Its bell tower is Toulouse style. The Belfry of Millau, which is composed of two parts corresponding to two different eras. The square tower was built in the twelfth century on the site of the original castle of the Counts of Millau. It assured the safety of the fortifications in the southwest corner. At the beginning of the 17th century, the consuls of Millau built an octagonal tower above it. The square tower was used as a prison from the 17th to the 19th century. The building was burned by lightning on 29 July 1811 and then rebuilt. The washhouse of the Ayrolle. The roof dates from the 18th century. The Old Mill and Old Bridge on the River Tarn. Sambucy de Sorgues Hôtel, also called Sambucy castle, and its gardens. It was built between 1672 and 1674 by Jacques Duchesne, Advisor to the King, local Master of Waters and Forests. After his marriage, the Hôtel became the property of Marc Antoine de Sambucy, capitoul of Toulouse. Sambucy de Miers Hôtel, acquired in the 17th century by the Sambucy family. Les Halles, a market hall built during the Belle Époque. La Rue Droite, the central Roman road. Pégayrolles Hôtel built in 1738, which now hosts the tow…

Do

The town is now a tourist destination with one of the largest campsites in the Massif Central, benefiting from the attractive surrounding landscapes and its architecturally acclaimed Viaduct. It is also a major centre for outdoor sports, especially paragliding. Millau hosts a variety of competitions every year. Sporting events

100 kilometers of Millau (Running) Terre des Cardabelles Rally Templars Festival (Trail) Natural Games Festival (Outdoor Sports and Music) Viaduct Half-Marathon

Drink

At the Auchan supermarket you can find some very nice sheep's milk. Choose between organic (bio) or normal, either will set you back €3.90 for a bottle of one litre.

Go next

Millau is an excellent base for visiting the Gorges du Tarn region, the amazing canyons cut through thick layers of limestone by the Tarn River.