Conceived by the French engineer, Michel Virlogeux and designed by the English architect Lord Norman Foster, the Millau Viaduct was opened in 2004.
It is 2.5 km in length, 36 metres wide, and 343 metres high, the highest bridge in the world… What more can we say about this extraordinary project, which was completed in just 3 years? By crossing the Tarn valley to link with the A75 from Clermont-Ferrand to Béziers, it makes “La Méridienne” the shortest and most economical route between Paris and the Mediterranean. The viaduct is an architectural marvel that blends perfectly into the landscape of the Regional Natural Park of the Grands Causses.
A viewing area has been set up enabling visitors to have a unique panoramic view of the viaduct. This panoramic viewing area also serves as a Tourist Information Point.
Not to be missed!
- Sailing down the Tarn with the boatmen, passing beneath the viaduct - www.viaducdemillau.com
The Viaduct Boatmen offer a guided boat-trip on the Tarn, from Creissels to the village of Peyre (about 1½ hours round trip), passing beneath the viaduct.
- The Viaduct viewing area - www.viaducdemillau.com
A viewing area has been set up so that you can admire the Millau Viaduct from every angle.
- The view from the village of Peyre and a tour of Millau - www.ot-millau.fr
This unusual location, carved out of the cliffside, also provides an exceptional view of the Millau Viaduct.
The Millau Viaduct on the map
Our holiday offers near the Millau Viaduct
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 "Millau Viaduct, World Record Beater" BreakHow about visiting the Millau Viaduct during a cruise on the Tarn? Your boatman will show you the treasures of the region, not forgetting the two main attractions of the trip: the viaduct, with a breathtaking view of the giant bridge and the astonishing cave-dwellers village of Peyre. 3 days / 2 nights half-board including the cruise and the visit to the Roquefort caves: from €99/pers in a 2-star hotel (April to October) BOOK ONLINE |
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