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Busy working at home today and just had "Megastructures" on the TV in the background. Had the building of the Millau Viaduct on there and it's made me want to take a drive down to see it.
Anyone give me an idea how long it'll take to get down to there? Assuming going from Cherbourg. Any tips for top sites along the way? Preferably not an Aire.
Thanks alot,
Steve
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We were at Millau a few weeks ago .We came up from Narbornne .It was stunning going over the bridge we then went down into Millau itself and stayed for 3 nights on the Motorhome aire in the town, it was quite busy it has been all done up and is nice and clean.Next to it are a few little cottages and allotments only 5 min walk into town ,supermarket round the corner. We felt really safe no problems at all.There is a campsite at the other end of the town.
Val
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We visited the Millau viaduct recently and we stayed at a nice little campsite on the River Tarn about 6 miles away called Saint Pal. It is on the route to Gorges du Tarn which are also worth a look.
Two days from Cherbourg (dependent on how much driving per day you are comfortable with)
There is a visitor centre on the Northern end
Don't forget the Tarn valley/gorge that it crosses, france's equivelent of the grand canyon, fantastic area and I could easily spend 3 or 4 days just enjoying that.
We spent 2 days driving down fron Calais, The structure looked great on the approach, then it happened. This voice kept saying look straight ahead on the road and not sideways for the next 2km. Whilst she had a good look round of course.
What a shame.....
But just enjoy the views there great
Ian
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The viaduct and the exhibition centre below it are very well worth seeing and crossing.
While you're in the area try Rochefort nearby - where the cheese comes from. Several cheese factory caves to visit and most interesting. Very big MH parking area at the beginning of the village. Park there and walk as the village is busy and tight for parking otherwise.
G
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Steve
If you want a stress-free view of the Viaduct take the "open top coach" from Millau Village which takes you under and around the structure and places "normal" traffic cxan't go- also takes you to the Information Centre for the area. Well worth ther trip
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We visited the Millau viaduct recently and we stayed at a nice little campsite on the River Tarn about 6 miles away called Saint Pal. It is on the route to Gorges du Tarn which are also worth a look.
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There is also a large campsite in Millau itself but can't remember the name and quite a few around the area.
Cheers,
Alan
One of the sites is Camping Les Deux Rivieres which by the N9 road bridge and is on the banks of the Tarn within walking distance of the town. In April this year it was 11.90 Euros a night without electric. I think the Aire was 6 Euros. The best site in the area is Camping Les Beau Rivages but that is a little further away from the town.
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