Under the Gallo-Roman Empire, Millau was then called "Condatomagos". The city was known for its sigillated ceramic pottery.
Many vestiges of this fame have been found. The excavations brought to light a tiny part of the ancient site which was estimated at 20 hectares.
The Graufesenque site offers guided or free tours of these remains as well as educational workshops on certain dates.
The Gorges du Tarn and the Millavoise region are well known for their large play areas and outdoor sports. Paragliding, hang gliding, canyoning, kayaking, climbing, trail running, bungee jumping, hiking ...
Sporting highlights: Templar race, viaduct race, pétanque world championship, cardabelle race, Natural Games...
If you are traveling with children, they will not be left out. Many educational and fun activities have been adapted and designed for all ages. The more adventurous will appreciate thetree climbing where the via ferrata. The visit of caves of Aven Armant, Bramabiau or Dargilan will leave room for their imagination just like the chaos of Montpellier the Old. THE reptilarium of Sainte Eulalie de Cernon and Micropolis will delight budding scientists while others will travel through time to relive a Templar epic at The Couvertoirade.
A must for gourmets, the south of Aveyron offers great tasting products: wine At Roquefort, passing through thealigot which can be tasted during the farmers' market and as a dessert a spit cake or some cherries of the Tarn valley.
The territory being concerned about its land, organic farming holds a large place there, both through market farming and livestock farming.
Impossible to quote here all the heritage to see. You will find at the entrance of the house a wide range of prospectuses.
THE millau museum traces the history of the city, from pottery to glove making. A temporary exhibition enhances the visit.
The website of the graufesenque is a Gallo-Roman archaeological site dating from the first 2 centuries AD Millau then exported its ceramics throughout the Roman Empire. Animations often take place in the summer.
A much more recent work, Millau Viaduct, built in 2004, connects the Causse Rouge and the Causse du Larzac - 2460m long and 343m at its highest point.
Templar cities like the Couvertoirade immerse you in medieval times.
Art is also highlighted by the work of many craftsmen who work with different materials: turned wood, sculpted, ceramic, leather... Crafts are widely represented.
By unusual I mean what you won't see everywhere! Of village troglodyte via a small-scale excursion boat on the Tarn or even the city of stone, a rock maze, created and sculpted by the wind. Part of the old Larzac railway lines have also been rehabilitated in bike-rail.
La Maison du Vigneron is located in the heart of the village of Compeyre, a former small royal city known at the time for its strategic position and its many vineyards.
Today, Compeyre is characterized by its stepped gardens and its old stone houses.
Discover the 7 bedrooms and the different common areas that the house offers.
Our region is full of activities, for young and old, whatever the centers of interest. To discover …
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