The Gorges du Tarn
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The Millau Viaduct, a must-see holiday attraction!
Head for the heart of the Aveyron and treat yourself to a natural getaway at a campsite near the Millau Viaduct, one of the most famous cable-stayed bridges in France, spanning the Tarn Valley. If you’ve never crossed the viaduct before, you’ll be impressed by its sheer scale. Located between Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand, the Millau Viaduct will capture your heart with its remarkable views of the valley.
When on holiday at a Sandaya campsite in Occitanie, you can embark on an array of activities around the Millau Viaduct with the family or your special someone: hiking, cycling, a tour of the surrounding villages, and even paragliding if you’re something of a thrill-seeker!
When it comes to accommodation, don’t worry – we have the perfect 4 or 5 star campsite for you, close to the Millau Viaduct. Take your pick from our cottages, chalets, lodges or camping pitches for your tent or camper van. All in all, your camping holiday in Millau promises to be one to remember!
Visit the Millau Viaduct with the family
You’ll be spoilt for choice for activities to enjoy near the Millau Viaduct. Your youngsters won’t get bored for a minute – and neither will you! Get your stay off to a gentle start with a visit of the lovely villages to be found in the Aveyron. There, you’ll be able to sample some of the region’s culinary specialities: farçou (chard and pork fritters), tripous (a stuffed tripe dish) or a delicious aligot (cheesy mashed potatoes)... yum!
Continue your family adventure by exploring the paths around the viaduct on a bicycle or on foot. After that, you’ll be eager to discover the main attraction of your camping holiday with a guided tour of the Millau Viaduct! There are a multitude of vantage points offering spectacular views of the bridge and the surrounding countryside.
Back at the campsite, your offspring can carry on the fun at the free children’s clubs, while you chill out in the water park!
Visit the Millau Viaduct as a couple
Summer’s just around the corner and you still haven’t decided on your next destination? Millau is the perfect place for a romantic getaway! Not only will you get to see the Millau Viaduct up close on the way to your Sandaya campsite, but you’ll also be able to enjoy a whole host of activities: romantic walks, canoeing down the Gorges du Tarn, scaling the rocks if you’re climbers, and plenty of other pursuits to suit all tastes.
If you opt for a stay with your special someone at a campsite near the Millau Viaduct, you’ll be promised a summer packed with excitement, including outdoor adventures and festivals in the surrounding area, interspersed with more peaceful moments spent lounging by the pool together and enjoying the delicious gastronomic offering in the Aveyron.
Camping The Millau Viaduct: our handy tips for a successful stay
The Millau Viaduct is an amazing architectural feat, designed by French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and British architect Sir Norman Foster.
Good to know: crossing the Millau Viaduct helps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by providing a direct transport route, with no unnecessary detours.
Did you know? The Millau Viaduct holds the record for the world’s tallest bridge, culminating at a height of 343 metres! Impressive!
On the way to your holiday in Aveyron, stop off at the renovated Millau Viaduct motorway rest area and climb up to the new lookout point to admire the view!