Millau
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| Millau | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Région | Midi-Pyrénées |
| Départment | Aveyron (sous-préfecture) |
| Arrondissement | Millau |
| Canton | Chief town of 2 cantons |
| INSEE | 12145 |
| Postal Code | 12100 |
| Mayor Current Term | Jacques Godfrain 2001-2008 |
| Intercommunality | |
| Longitude | 03° 04' 42" E |
| Latitude | 44° 05' 55" N |
| Altitudes | average : 379 m minimum : 340 m maximum : 888 m |
| Area | 168.23 km² |
| Population without double-counting | 21,339 inhab. (1999) |
| Population Density | 126.8 inhab./km² |
Millau is a town and commune of southern France.
Administration
Millau is a sous-préfecture of the Aveyron département, in the Midi-Pyrénées région.
La Graufesenque
2 km from Millau was the largest production centre of ceramics at the Gallo-Roman period.
The Millau viaduct
The Millau viaduct, a cable-stayed road bridge spans the valley of the River Tarn near Millau, relieving the town of much traffic especially during the summer months.
Tourism
- The glove museum
- Micropolis; the city of insects
- Millau is also the main centre in France for paragliding
- The nearby underground caves for Roquefort cheese production
External links
- [Millau city council website] (in French)
- [Tourist office website]
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