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There are several reasons for visiting Millau. This is the town where José Bové and his friends dismantled in 2002 a Mac Do that was to open a few days later and this is the town that has given it's name to the ''Viaduc de Millau'' (Millau's viaduct).
On May 28th 2004, the most controversial Millau's viaduct will be finished, the last missing span being launched.
On May 28th, I am beginning to build my Millau's page and launch the first photo.
Actually, it's pure chance : I was there the week before and it's time to make my page !
In the old city of Millau, weekly city market plays a main part in the city life.
While you are in Millau, do not miss to pay a visit to Roquefort. You can visit the caves, see the cheese maturing and of course taste it !.
25 km away from Millau, Montpellier le Vieux is an out of the beaten track place that is really worth a visit (5 euros). On the whole surface of the site, dolomitic rocks have been carved by water and wind to make the figure of a ruined city. It is called a ''mega lapiaz''.
More on the official site of Montpellier le Vieux and you might also visit the famous Aven Armand cave (unfortunately, we could not include it in our trip, due to our time schedule)
- Pros:The Millau viaduct that has been built
- Cons:The Mc... restaurant that has been rebuilt :-)))
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Northwards view from the belvedere.
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From the belvedere, the northwards landscape is completely different from what it was on the other side. In this... more travel advice
Southwards view from the belvedere
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This picture shows the southwards view from the belvedere. In this direction, all the rocks have been deeply carved by... more travel advice
The top belvedere
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The top belvedere offers a general view on the whole chaos. The path is slippery when wet, which was the case on our... more travel advice
Gigantic figures
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The inventor of the site, speleologist Albert Alfred Martel, has named each of these gigantic figures. This allowed him... more travel advice
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Comments (13)
Interesting, thanks for sharing.
Do they still make gloves in Millau? The viaduct (only planned when we visited) looks amazing . leyle
Vraiment sympa la juxtaposition des deux "ponts" de Millau
The covered market reminds of the one in Barcelona. Very impressive. Love markets.
Many interestings tips with very nice pictures. The Porte de Mycènes and the cliffs look great, the belfry impressive, it's a pity the whole castle didn't survive.
Le centre de Millau, le Camp de Larzac, les causses... nous manqueront maintenant que nous n'avons qu'à prendre le viaduc! Page très intéressante, merci!
Super page!! Le jour de l'inauguration du Viaduc, il y avait meme une photo dans le Houston Chronicle, c'est dire!!
Hi Jean- Louis, this is very impressive! As for me, I am leaving the travel in France for the days of my retirement, when I will have time to insert my best shots. Merci pour les reves qui sont lies a tes superbes photos hors des sentiers battus. Krysha
Jean Louis ,marveleux this page ,the info about this high structures was excellant and the restaurant food tips ,well if you know me then you know why I like it I love deserts . covered Market also great Very fine page J L .
A brilliant page, Jean-Louis, mixing the old with the new! I had recently scene amazing pics of the new viaduct - what a structure!! To also have the option of touring the very picturesque 'chaos' rock formations would be just too much!!!
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