Millau Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Patrice Thébault
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Patrice Thébault
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Patrice Thébault
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Patrice Thébault

Drive over the world's tallest bridge, visit historic buildings and purchase this southern French town's famous leather products.

Millau's standout feature is its road bridge, the tallest in the world. The monumental structure is just one of the many reasons to spend some time in the southern French town. Nestled in a wide valley in the Mid-Pyrenees and surrounded by white cliffs, Millau is also a great place for hiking and biking. Inside the town, find historic buildings and workshops selling leather goods that the town is renowned for.

Whichever way you approach Millau you are bound to see the Millau Viaduct. The cable-stayed bridge stands at 1,125 feet (343 metres) and has pylons that are taller than the Eiffel Tower. Study this impressive feat of engineering from several viewpoints. One of the best vistas is from the Jardin des Explorateurs in the Viaduct Espace Info Centre. This building also has a museum that charts the bridge’s history.

Venture into the town and you will discover the Square Tower of the Kings, a 12th-century tower built for King Alfonso II of Aragon. Other historic buildings include the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Espinasse, also from the 12th century and the 18th-century Ayrolle Washing House.

Trace more of the town's past when you visit Millau Museum. Examine fossils and view archeological relics from prehistoric and Roman eras. The museum also explores the history of Millau's leather and glove industry. The town has been a major leather manufacturer since the Middle Ages and it continues to this day. Look out for high quality leather goods in some of the boutiques and leather tanning workshops. Break up your tour of the town with a stop in one of the cafés on the Place du Mandarous, the main square.

Whether you want a leisurely stroll in the countryside or a strenuous mountain hike, head for the Grands Causses Regional Park. There are 1,850 miles (3,000 kilometres) of marked hiking trails.

Millau has good road links with the rest of the country and is a lovely place to stay overnight on a drive through France, or for a longer holiday.

Hotel Campanile Millau

Hotel Campanile Millau

3 out of 5
ZA Cap du Cres Rue de Salelle, Millau, Aveyron
The price is NZ$128 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$128
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Millau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Aquatic Centre Roger Julian and Causse Gantier ...
8/10 Very Good! (546 reviews)
"Parking was easy"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hotel Campanile Millau
Brit Hotel Essentiel Millau

Brit Hotel Essentiel Millau

2 out of 5
ZC Le Cap du Crès, Millau, Aveyron
The price is NZ$105 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$105
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Millau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Aquatic Centre Roger Julian and Causse Gantier Workshop ...
7.8/10 Good! (295 reviews)
"Staff are helpful & friendly"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Brit Hotel Essentiel Millau
Ibis Budget Millau Viaduc - Ouverture Avril 2022

Ibis Budget Millau Viaduc - Ouverture Avril 2022

88 Boulevard Cardinal Francois Marty, Millau
The price is NZ$138 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$138
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Millau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Aquatic Centre Roger Julian and Place du Mandarous are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (119 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast really friendly helpful staff clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Ibis Budget Millau Viaduc - Ouverture Avril 2022
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Large studio in a charming small village on the banks of the Tarn

Large studio in a charming small village on the banks of the Tarn

Saint-Rome-De-Tarn
Stay at this apartment in Saint-Rome-de-Tarn. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Saint-Rome Plage and Plage ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
Un chouette endroit
"Nous avons adoré cette location ! Atypique et en plein coeur de la ville ! La personne qui nous a accueilli était très gentille et prévenante. Effectivement il n'y a qu'une seule fenêtre mais on le voit bien sur les photos de l'annonce, pas de surprise de ce côté là. Le seul côté "hic" c'est le côté ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2023

Large studio in a charming small village on the banks of the Tarn
LA GRANGE - CAUSSENARDE HOUSE

LA GRANGE - CAUSSENARDE HOUSE

Fraissinet-de-Fourques
Stay at this vacation home in Fraissinet-de-Fourques. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attraction Nîmes le Vieux is ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"Bel endroit, très calme et typique.Gîte sombre et spartiate mériterait une amélioration au niveau du confort et de l’éclairage.Adresse à revoir non précise ."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

LA GRANGE - CAUSSENARDE HOUSE
Gîte on the Causse Noir. Nature, hiking, wifi. Large enclosed garden, pets allowed

Gîte on the Causse Noir. Nature, hiking, wifi. Large enclosed garden, pets allowed

Saint-André-De-Vézines
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Saint-Andre-de-Vezines. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Maison des ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Super sejour
"Super location tres confortable, cadre calme apaisant, super jardin ideal avec des animaux"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025

Gîte on the Causse Noir. Nature, hiking, wifi. Large enclosed garden, pets allowed
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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