{"id":12874,"date":"2022-09-13T08:08:32","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T06:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/millau\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T10:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T09:28:14","slug":"millau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/en\/millau\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourisme : Millau"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"section-63201e917f161\"\" class=\"section bg-white\" \/><div class=\"container extralarge\"><h1 class=\"element section-title center\">Visit Millau<\/h1><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-63201e917f323\"\" class=\"section bg-white p-t-0 p-b-0\" \/><div class=\"container full\"><div class=\"colonnes-wrap valign-middle \"><div class=\"element colonne p-0\"><div class=\"element images\"><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/decouvrir-pont-millau-100x63.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/decouvrir-pont-millau.jpg\" alt=\"Discover Millau\" class=\"images_image\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"element colonne p-x-10\"><h2 class=\"element section-title left\">Discover the town of Millau, nestled in the heart of the Grands Causses Natural Park.<\/h2><div class=\"element bloc-text left \">\n\t<p>Located in the Occitanie region in southern France, <strong class=\"bold color1\">Millau<\/strong> is renowned as the second city of rowing and has a population of approximately 23,300 inhabitants. Nestled in the heart of the <strong class=\"bold color1\">Grands Causses Regional Natural Park<\/strong>, this charming town boasts countless attractions: medieval villages, stunning gorges, architectural treasures, and a rich cultural heritage. With an average summer temperature of 20\u00b0C, Millau has quickly become a popular tourist destination, welcoming no less than <strong class=\"bold color1\">1.5 million visitors annually<\/strong>. Numerous accommodations are available to host you during your stay, including the <a href=\"\/en\/\">4-star Camping Gorges de l\u2019Aveyron<\/a>, located near Millau.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-63201e917f495\"\" class=\"section bg-white p-t-0 p-b-0\" \/><div class=\"container full\"><div class=\"colonnes-wrap valign-middle \"><div class=\"element colonne p-x-10\"><h2 class=\"element section-title left\">The Heritage of Millau<\/h2><div class=\"element bloc-text left \">\n\t<p>Designated as a &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.culture.gouv.fr\/Aides-demarches\/protections-labels-et-appellations\/label-ville-et-pays-d-art-et-d-histoire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City of Art and History<\/a>&#8220;, Millau boasts a wealth of cultural and historical treasures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong class=\"bold color1\">Millau Viaduct<\/strong>. Take the opportunity to drive across this iconic bridge. Spanning 2.5 km and supported by seven slender concrete pylons, it is the <strong class=\"bold color1\">12th highest bridge in the world<\/strong>, standing 270 metres above the Tarn River.<\/li>\n<li>The Gallo-Roman archaeological site of <strong class=\"bold color1\">La Graufesenque<\/strong> is a spectacle in itself. Located at the confluence of the Tarn and Dourbie rivers, it was a major <strong class=\"bold color1\">centre for producing sigillata ceramics<\/strong> during the Roman Empire.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong class=\"bold color1\">Millau Belfry<\/strong> is an impressive structure comprising a square 12th-century tower and a second, octagonal tower from the 17th century. It offers a stunning <strong class=\"bold color1\">panorama over the city\u2019s rooftops<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong class=\"bold color1\">Pont Vieux and its mill<\/strong> are listed as historical monuments of France. Built in the 1100s, the bridge still stands proud today despite losing much of its structure during the floods of 1758. The old mill, however, is remarkably well-preserved, with its wheels, basin mechanisms, roof, and fa\u00e7ades still visible.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong class=\"bold color1\">Museum of Millau and the Grands Causses<\/strong>, housed in the historic P\u00e9gayrolles mansion, features collections on palaeontology, prehistory, Gallo-Roman and medieval archaeology, and an exhibition on leather tanning and glove-making, two traditional crafts of the town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"element colonne p-0\"><div class=\"element images\"><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/visiter-millau-100x63.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/visiter-millau.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Millau\" class=\"images_image\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-63201e917f60a\"\" class=\"section bg-white p-t-0\" \/><div class=\"container full\"><div class=\"colonnes-wrap valign-middle \"><div class=\"element colonne p-0\"><div class=\"element images\"><div class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tourisme-millau-100x63.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tourisme-millau.jpg\" alt=\"Millau Tourism\" class=\"images_image\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"element colonne p-x-10\"><h2 class=\"element section-title left\">What to Do in Millau?<\/h2><div class=\"element bloc-text left \">\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.explore-millau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Millau<\/a> is a French destination <strong class=\"bold color1\">situated in the heart of the natural beauty of the Grands Causses<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re seeking an adrenaline rush, paragliding from one of the three take-off sites might be just what you need. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/en\/rock-climbing-aveyron\/\">Climbing<\/a> is also a popular adventure sport, with several hills, mountains, cliffs, and gorges ideal for the activity.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong class=\"bold color1\">Tarn and Dourbie<\/strong> rivers both offer a series of sandy beaches and perfect swimming spots. You can also take a guided tour of the stunning underground wonders, including the <strong class=\"bold color1\">Dargilan Caves<\/strong> and the Aven Armand.<\/p>\n<p>Within the Grands Causses Park, you&#8217;ll discover a wide <strong class=\"bold color1\">variety of flora and fauna<\/strong>. Expect to encounter various species such as golden eagles, falcons, deer, owls, and beavers&#8230; Did you know that the <strong class=\"bold color1\">ewe is the symbol of the region<\/strong>? Its milk is used to make Roquefort, the famous regional cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Millau boasts numerous trails perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/en\/mountain-bike-rides-aveyron\/\">hiking<\/a>. This activity allows you to enjoy an <strong class=\"bold color1\">enchanting rural heritage<\/strong>, with animal troughs, sheepfolds, stone huts, and farms. Be sure to visit the <strong class=\"bold color1\">Soulages Museum<\/strong>, set in a beautiful park, and explore various galleries and exhibitions just 1.5 hours from your <a href=\"\/en\/\">camping site in Aveyron<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section id=\"section-63201e917f79e\"\" class=\"section bg-white\" \/><div class=\"container extralarge\"><div class=\"element section-title center h1-deco\">Other Places to Visit?<\/div><ul class=\"liste-de-page\"><li class=\"element call-to-action carre call-to-action--style-1 call-to-action--normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/en\/campsite-gaillac\/\"  class=\"call-to-action_link\" title=\"En savoir plus sur gaillac\"><div class=\"call-to-action_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/p16-17-Vue-du-ciel-Vignoble_Andillac-D.-Viet.tif-1200px-1-100x64.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/p16-17-Vue-du-ciel-Vignoble_Andillac-D.-Viet.tif-1200px-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vignoble Gaillac\" class=\"normal\" \/><\/div><div class=\"call-to-action_contenu\"><div class=\"call-to-action_titre\">Gaillac<\/div><div class=\"call-to-action_more\">D\u00e9couvrir +<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"element call-to-action carre call-to-action--style-1 call-to-action--normal call-to-action--style-1 call-to-action--normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/en\/campsite-montauban\/\"  class=\"call-to-action_link\" title=\"En savoir plus sur montauban\"><div class=\"call-to-action_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/93b18d87a217b19bf226e0f223cba484-100x67.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/93b18d87a217b19bf226e0f223cba484.jpg\" alt=\"Ville Montauban\" class=\"normal\" \/><\/div><div class=\"call-to-action_contenu\"><div class=\"call-to-action_titre\">Montauban<\/div><div class=\"call-to-action_more\">D\u00e9couvrir +<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"element call-to-action carre call-to-action--style-1 call-to-action--normal call-to-action--style-1 call-to-action--normal call-to-action--style-1 call-to-action--normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/en\/albi-aveyron\/\"  class=\"call-to-action_link\" title=\"En savoir plus sur albi\"><div class=\"call-to-action_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tourisme_albi_bandeau-100x24.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-gorges-aveyron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/tourisme_albi_bandeau.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"normal\" \/><\/div><div class=\"call-to-action_contenu\"><div class=\"call-to-action_titre\">Albi<\/div><div class=\"call-to-action_more\">D\u00e9couvrir +<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12874","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Visit Millau: What to See and Do in Millau?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Passing through Aveyron? 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