{"id":237295,"date":"2023-07-01T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T08:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=237295"},"modified":"2023-07-04T14:34:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T09:04:10","slug":"millau-viaduct-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/millau-viaduct-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Millau Viaduct Bridge: A Landmark In Southern France"},"content":{"rendered":"

Southern France has several gateways to many exquisite holiday destinations and panoramic sightseeing avenues, one of the best being Millau which is an expansive settlement at the meeting point of the River Tarn and River Dourbie. An integral part of the French Occitanie region, this commune is barely 70 km away from the Aveyron department in Rodez. It is one the most prominent locations with the presence of the tallest bridge in the world measuring 323metres \u2013 The Millau Viaduct Bridge<\/strong> also known as Viaduc De Millau.<\/em><\/p>\n

Surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful panoramas of Causse du Larzac, Gorges du Tarn, and Causse Noir, this roadway bridge passes over the Tarn Valley and forms a magnificent yoke in La Meridienne. Constituting the main entrance to the enchanting Gorges Valley, it connects the Causse du Larzac and the Causse Rouge which are the two famous limestone plateaus.<\/p>\n

History Millau Viaduct Bridge<\/h2>\n
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This colossal masterpiece was an oeuvre de art, designed by a British architect Norman Foster and a French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux. The requisition of this bridge had arisen way back in the \u201980s when the whole of Millau, Torn Valley and other areas surrounding Paris en route Spain would be engulfed in long traffic hauls during the vacations. However, its construction began in the late 2001 and it took 3 years to complete this edifice. While the construction was completed on 14 December 2004, it received the outstanding structure award in the year 2006.<\/p>\n

Facts About Millau Viaduct Bridge<\/h2>\n
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While Millau is the commune where the bridge was built, the term \u2018Viaduct\u2019 originates from a latin word \u2018via\u2019 which means a road and ducere denotes \u2018to lead\u2019 so it is actually a bridge that comprises 8 consecutive spans of road or pathway over Tarn river. This bridge is a classic example of a harp cable stayed bridge wherein the cables holding the deck pass through the pillar at different points. A total of seven pillars were constructed with a record breaking height that crossed 50metres<\/p>\n

Millau viaduct bridge Height:<\/strong> Taller than the famous Eiffel Towers, the Millau Viaduct Height at 343metres holds its head high beyond the clouds. It has not only broken several world records but also been declared as one of the most majestic and beautiful bridges in the whole world.<\/p>\n

While structurally it is the tallest, it is the 15th highest bridge according to the deck height which was 270 meters. It is proven to be the highest road bridge that passes through the valley of River Tarn, in Europe at 886 feet.<\/p>\n

Millau Viaduct Length:<\/strong> This cable-stayed bridge is 2460 meters\u2019 long is said to be iconic and is swarmed by visitors thus the speed limit here has been lowered from 130km\/hrs. to 110km\/h so as to make it safer and allow the tourists who would naturally lower their speed to click pictures.<\/p>\n

Places To Visit Millau Viaduct<\/h2>\n
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The Millau viaduct bridge is surrounded with copious locales that are eye-catching and not to be missed if one plans to tour that area, primary one being Viaduc de Millau, and others like Larzac, Chaos De Montpellier-le- vieux, La Graufesenque, Micropolis Cite des Insectes, Reptile Larzac, Castle Peyrelade, Dourbie, Musee De Millau et des Grand Causses, Millau Viaduct Information and Tours and so many more.<\/p>\n

1.Viaduc de Millau<\/h3>\n
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This classic piece of architecture that has created history, is one of the first and foremost things to explore. It has the advantage of having several viewpoints like Cape Coste Brunas, Belvedere of Luzencon, Village classified Peyre, Terrace of the Belfry of Millau and others. It is a visual treat to the eyes of artists, photographers, nature lovers and other tourists as it offers marvelous vistas in every season. As it is a motorway road bridge, walking across the bridge is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n

Toll Charges:<\/strong> \u00a35.60
\nPeak season:<\/strong> \u00a37.40
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Must Read:<\/strong> French Coastal Towns: A Breathtaking Journey Along France\u2019s Mesmerizing Coastline<\/a><\/p>\n

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