Visit Millau

Located in the Occitanie region in the south of France, Millau is the second largest town in Aveyron and has a population of around 23,300 inhabitants. Nestled right in the center of the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park, this municipality has countless assets: medieval villages, sublime gorges, architectural treasures, a rich cultural heritage… With an average temperature of 20°C in summer, this destination has quickly become a tourist hub, attracting no less than 1.5 million visitors each year. Plenty of accommodation options are available to welcome you during your stay, such as the 4-star Camping Gorges de l’Aveyron, located near Millau.

Classified as a “City of Art and History“, discover the rich heritage of Millau:

• The Millau Viaduct. Treat yourself to a car ride across the road bridge. Its 2.5 km length is supported by seven slender concrete pillars. It is the 12th highest bridge in the world, standing 270 meters above the Tarn river.
• The Gallo-Roman archaeological site of La Graufesenque is a magnificent sight in itself. Located where the Tarn and Dourbie rivers meet, it was a major center for terra sigillata pottery production during the Roman Empire.
• The Millau Belfry is a striking fortification consisting of a 12th-century square tower and a second 17th-century octagonal tower. The location offers a magnificent panorama of the city’s rooftops.
• The Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) and its mill are classified as historic monuments of France. Built in the 1100s, the bridge still stands proudly today, although it lost much of its structure during the floods of 1758. As for the old mill, it has been very well preserved. You can still admire its wheels and vat mechanisms, as well as its roof and facades.
• The Museum of Millau and the Grands Causses is housed in the Pégayrolles private mansion. It features collections on paleontology, prehistory, Gallo-Roman and medieval archaeology, as well as an exhibition on leather tanning and glove-making, two of the town’s traditional activities.