Millau
Millau has always been on the tourist map, but with the construction and opening of the Millau Viaduct it has become a much more popular place to visit.
It is a pretty little town nestled down in a valley with steep cliffs and impressive rock outcrops surrounding on all sides. Now, of course, the spectacular bridge dominates many of the city views, imposing a somewhat surreal backdrop.
It is impossible to visit Millau without including the bridge in your itenary.
Having tackled the bridge then it is well worth dropping into the town. There are many good restaurants to choose from and plenty of cafes and bars if you just want light refreshment. If you want a substantial meal I would strongly advise that you walk away from the central fountain and head for the backstreets where there are numerous little bistros tucked away. After lunch there are some good boutiques and specialist shops to visit.
If you are not so keen on shopping, or the children put up a fight, there are three really good options to complete your day.
Montpellier le Vieux is an amazing place to visit. You take a narrow road up out of the town and crawl your way up through a series of hair bends. For the non driver, if you can take your eyes away from the precipitous drops, you get some superb views of the Viaduct crossing the other side of the valley. Right at the top you are directed into the park. The park consists of a large section of Causse which has been eroded over the centuries to leave the most spectacular series of limestone outcrops. There are 5 trails available for you to explore this fascinating place and they lead you between intricately carved, natural sculptures. The trails are quite demanding and not suitable for people who have walking difficulties, or buggies, but if you can’t manage the walking bits there is a separate tourist train which will take you to the key outcrops and viewing points as well as giving you a little history on the park.
The Roquefort Caves. Roquefort is very close to Millau and there are a number of caves to choose from, with attached factories where you can find out the history of this famous cheese and get your chance to taste and buy.
Micropolis. This is a super place for children who love creepy crawlies! There are lots of exhibits, some preserved, some live and various ‘hands-on’ activities for children of all ages. It also has a good restaurant attached, but you must pre-book a table as soon as you arrive to guarantee a table.
In all, Millau and the surrounding area have a lot to offer so make sure you have time to fit the key points in.
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Places to visit near Millau, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Millau.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
30 km: Gorges du Tarn (Dramatic river gorge) 33 km: La Couvertoirade (Most beautiful village) 6 km: Millau bridge (Norman Foster landmark)
See also Millau (version Francais)
