Millau

Millau

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Millau
Insee code	12145
Postcode	12100
Latitude	44.1005750
Longitude	3.0778010
Altitude	From 340 to 888 meters
Surface	168.23 km²
Population	22775 inhabitants
Density	135 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Creissels at 3 km (5 min)
Chief town	Rodez (at 65 km, 65 min)		Aguessac at 7.4 km (9 min)
Department	Aveyron		Paulhe at 8.1 km (11 min)
Region	Midi-Pyrénées		Search another town

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Sub-prefecture of southern Aveyron in the heart of Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses. Its territory is developed on the plateau right bank of Red Tarn, on the opposite shore on the plateau of Larzac; right bank of the Black Dourbie on the mesa.

During the first centuries of Roman occupation Condatomag (market confluence) was an important commercial center with the famous Samian pottery of Graufesenque. The industry faces competition dwindled in the late 2nd century.

In the 5th century the city gradually moved to the right bank of the Tarn and become Amiliavum then Millau.

In the 18th century, the industry of the skin gradually replaces the old cloth industry.

The 19th century will be the growth industry of the glove in the 20th century 12,000 people live in the glove industry and the tannery, and this activity is strongly represented today.

Currently Millau and its surrounding region has many assets, saw its tourism take a big part in the economy of this sector.

• Millau Viaduct, Great Site Midi-Pyrenees. Two observation points can admire all the work:

• The pavilion area at the foot of the viaduct info: dedicated to all of its construction. Access to the viewpoint: Millau to take the direction of Saint-Afrique.
• The area Brocuéjouls: access to 75 or roundabout of Saint-Germain.

• Belfry 12th and 17th century.
• Archaeological Site of Graufesenque.
• Millau Museum, Archaeology, Prehistory, gloves.

• Vacuum attics around the market every Sunday morning in July and August.
• Exchange minerals and fossils on the 3rd weekend of July.
• World Petanque in August.
• The 100 km Millau the last Saturday of September.
• Frequently Asked farm produce and entertainment, the first weekend of November at Victory Park.

• The Templars and hospital sites Larzac: The Cavalry, Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon Couvertoirade.
• The caves of Roquefort.
• Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux (a small train ensures the site visit).
• Medieval villages in the valley of the Muse: Castelnau-Pégayrols, St. Beauzély, Montjaux.
• Picturesque villages Valley Dourbie: Cantobre, Saint-Veran.
• Peyre, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France.
• The lakes of Lévézou: Salles-Curan (Pareloup), Villefranche-de-Panat, Pont-de-Salars, Bages.
• Micropolis, the City of insects in St. Leon.

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Millau and its viaduct		Viaduct (© JE)
Viaduct (© JE)		Voultre Gate (© JE)
Belfry Tower (© JE)		Plateau du Larzac (© JE)
Rochers du Larzac (© JE)		Rochers du Larzac (© JE)
ruiniformes Rochers du Larzac (© JE)		Rocks ruiniformes (© JE)
Rochers du Larzac (© JE)		Rochers du Larzac (© JE)

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 8°C

Monday 27 May Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 8°C

L'Ardoise   9.1 Millau It will not be salty, but delicious. The Slate invites you to enjoy a simple and generous French cuisine, local products are at the top of the slate. Terrine Aveyronnaise input. Mutton... Located in Millau 44 € per person

Bowling de Millau   5 Millau Snooker party - Go to Bowling de Millau for bowling course or a dual billiards. The competition will open your appetite and you will go, greedy advised that you are to the restaurant.... Located in Millau 31 € per person

Campanile Millau   6.5   SPECIAL OFFER Millau Relaxation and indulgence. Taste and pleasure. The restaurant Campanile Millau awaits the doors wide open ... - You'll discover an elegant and modern. The lines are clean and contemporary.... Located in Millau 29 € per person

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Ferme Auberge de Quiers     9.3 Compeyre 10 km from Millau, Véronique welcomes you to his farm inn. A small piece of the world overlooking a vast panorama. 5 guest rooms 3 ears, in a friendly with the opportunity to enjoy... Located 8.6 km from Millau 65 € the double room

Millau - les tilleuls   Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon An exquisite home base to enjoy a short or long stay in the neighbourhood of the city of Millau. In Les Tilleuls 5 sunny, bright and comfortable rooms on the 1st floor of the main house... Located 9.2 km from Millau From 75 € to 95 € the double room

La saisonneraie     9.7   SPECIAL OFFER Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon Your room in a Bed and Breakfast benefiting from an splendid panorama, 15 minutes from Millau, open since 2004. In the South Aveyron, right in the center of the Regional Nature park... Located 9.5 km from Millau From 79 € to 89 € the double room

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Gite d'etape les sapinettes. Millau A house of two vine and comfortable mobile homes located on the heights of the city in a large field. Located in Millau

Au pied du viaduc de millau   8.4 Creissels View on the Millau Viaduct, T 2 of 42 m², 2 * ranking prefecture. Equipped kitchen, 2 sofa beds convertible. Salle bath with shower, separate toilet. Property fenced with automatic... Located 2.8 km from Millau From 380 € to 400 € per week

La Baumière   9.2 Castelnau-Pégayrols Small house (house a studio furnished with rustic old) adjoining farmhouse restored but totally independent, not overlooked, facing meadow and woodland. Superb unobstructed panoramic... Located 12 km from Millau From 200 € to 500 € per week

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Camping la muse     8.4 Mostuéjouls Our campsite La Muse is a small and friendly family camping there since 1945 (with beautiful trees and a beautiful beach). We are located at the entrance of the Gorges du Tarn, Gorges... Located 14.7 km from Millau From 10 € to 15 € per day

Camping le Champ d'Ayres     9.2 Meyrueis Family campsite, located in the heart of the Gorges de la Jonte, only 400 m from the village of Meyrueis. Located 30 km from Millau From 10 € to 23 € per day

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Domaine de Saint Esteve      8 Millau Offering a heated infinity pool with panoramic views of the Tarn Valley, this hotel is located 5 minutes from Millau. A furnished terrace and a mini-fridge feature in the rooms and... Located in Millau Room from 55 €

Hericlea Hotel Sport      7.8 Millau Located on the riverbank, in Millau, the hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests are invited to the fitness centre, the sauna and the steam bath. You can sample your breakfast on the... Located in Millau Room from 37 €

Deltour Hôtel Millau City      7.5 Millau This modern hotel with an outdoor swimming pool and a pleasant garden is located high-up in Millau. The comfortable rooms feature free Wi-Fi internet access. The friendly and attentive... Located in Millau Room from 44 €

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