Millau

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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
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 meters) 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 Center. 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 kilometers) 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 vacation.

Hotel Campanile Millau

Hotel Campanile Millau

3 out of 5
ZA Cap du Cres Rue de Salelle, Millau, Aveyron
The price is ¥10,449 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
¥10,449
¥11,956 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 Sep 25, 2025

Hotel Campanile Millau
Brit Hotel Essentiel Millau

Brit Hotel Essentiel Millau

2 out of 5
ZC Le Cap du Crès, Millau, Aveyron
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥7,935 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
¥7,935
¥9,037 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (291 reviews)
"Staff are helpful & friendly"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Brit Hotel Essentiel Millau
Cit'Hotel Restaurant Bowling de Millau

Cit'Hotel Restaurant Bowling de Millau

3 out of 5
33 Chemin de Salleles, Centre Commercial du Cap du Cres, Millau, Aveyron
The price is ¥10,020 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
¥10,020
¥11,484 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Millau. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (701 reviews)
"Very welcoming. Secure, friendly, clean hotel, lovely room. The food in the restaurant was amazing, wine was excellent and the staff were very accommodating."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Cit'Hotel Restaurant Bowling de Millau
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.
Huttopia Millau

Huttopia Millau

3 out of 5
455 Avenue de l'Aigoual, Millau
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly campground in Millau. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Causse Gantier Workshop and ...
Huttopia Millau
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)
"Le logement ainsi que l'emplacement ont beaucoup de charme."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

LA GRANGE - CAUSSENARDE HOUSE
Le P'tit Pelet, a house in the heart of the rocks

Le P'tit Pelet, a house in the heart of the rocks

Fraissinet-de-Fourques
Stay at this vacation home in Fraissinet-de-Fourques. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attraction Nîmes le Vieux is located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"La maison se trouve dans un petit hameau sur le plateau, la vue est magnifique. Elle est très agréable, idéale pour un couple avec 1 ou 2 enfants. La cuisine est bien équipée. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Eugénie est très disponible et tient également une petite boutique où l'on peut acheter ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Le P'tit Pelet, a house in the heart of the rocks
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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