: Millau

Millau is a town in the Aveyron department, at the confluence of the Tarn and Dourbie rivers, at the foot of the limestone Causses plateaus. It is best known for the Millau Viaduct — the world's tallest bridge — designed by Norman Foster. The town has a rich glove-making heritage and is a hub for outdoor activities in the Gorges du Tarn.

Millau has a railway station with TER trains from Béziers via the Gorges du Tarn, and from Toulouse via Rodez. By car, the A75 passes directly overhead on the viaduct.

The historic centre around Place de la Capelle is walkable. A local bus network serves the wider town. For the Gorges du Tarn and Causses, a car is essential.

The Millau Viaduct — drive across it, visit the Belvédère du Viaduc, or take a guided tour. The old town with Église Notre-Dame de l'Espinasse. The Musée de la Ville.

Canoe the Gorges du Tarn. Rock climb on the Causse du Larzac. Hike the GR de Pays des Causses. Paragliding from the Causse Noir.

Aveyron cuisine: aligot, truffade, tripoux, Roquefort, Aubrac beef. Trout from the Tarn.

Côtes de Millau and Marcillac wines. Pastis and craft beer.

A good range of hotels. Chambres d'hôtes and gîtes in the Causses and Gorges du Tarn valley.

Millau gloves (luxury purchase). Roquefort cheese. Aligot, tripoux, fouace. Laguiole knives.

The Gorges du Tarn. The Causse du Larzac (Templar fortifications at La Couvertoirade). Roquefort caves. Albi and Carcassonne.