Blogs from Millau, Midi-Pyrénées, France, Europe

The plan was to explore the town, the central market, the train station, real estate agencies to check our rents, but the best laid plans. Post Covid and Post 50, there comes that point in every trip, where our bodies just say NO. Today was that day. Jerry’s allergies were really bothering him, and the aches and pains for both of us just required a day of rest. I went down to breakfast and at the end had a tray made for Jerry and brought it back to the room for him. One of my fondest memories of this place was the three-minute egg machine and it was still here. I did not master it today, but I will tomorrow. It really takes more like 5 minutes, but both of my attempts were under cooked, the ... read more

Went over the Millau Viaduct on the way to Roquefort. The trip over the viaduct was easy and no view, so slightly disappointing. Arrived in Roquefort and found the Society of Roquefort to see how the cheese is made. Cheese is from ewes milk of Lacaune Sheep and matured in the caves - an interesting tour. From there we drove through the Canyon de la Dourbie, a pretty mill at Le Moulin de Corp and spotted 7 Griffon Vultures soaring overhead. We were unable to post the video of the viaduct crossing on this site but will try and post on Facebook.... read more

Drove to Millau then went to the viaduct, a cabled stayed bridge that spans the gorge valley of Tarn, it is the tallest bridge in the world reaching 1104ft. We then drove up to the viaduct viewpoint, up a very twisty single track road, plenty of hairpins, up the side of the gorge for the best view. On returning to Agussac we strolled alongside the river and through the village.... read more

This morning Nicole served another HUGE breakfast. This morning we had strawberries and yoghurt/crème fraîche again which was yummy, but it's still like having dessert for breakfast! Then Nicole presented us with Nutella mousse in martini glasses garnished with cake which she told us is a specialty of hers. OMG we'd already eaten one dessert for breakfast, but felt obliged to eat the Nutella mousse as well. I guess there are worse things that can happen when you are travelling than being served two desserts for breakfast?! We said our farewells to the delightful Nicole and Robert who plied us with gifts as we were paying our bill. Water for our journey, a tin of their home-made pâté (the one we were eating on Friday night) for Bernie and a tea-light candle holder for me. Thank ... read more

Millau Ardeche Auvergne The Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the valley of the River Tarn near Millau in southern France. The bridge was built to relieve the congestion caused by the flood of motorists heading south from Paris to Spain. You can now drive on the motorway from Clermont Ferrand to the Spanish border - the only toll charge you will pay is to cross the viaduct. 8.90 euros in July & Aug 7 euros the rest of the year. Pay! it is worth every penny. “Designed by the French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and British architect Norman Foster, it is the tallest bridge in the world with one mast's summit at 343.0 metres (1,125 ft) above the base of the structure. It is the 12th highest bridge deck in the world, being ... read more