Millau

Millau Essentials

Millau’s historic core is defined by its 12th-century belfry and the medieval remnants of the Pont-Vieux over the Tarn river. This collection highlights the town's dual legacy as a center for Gallo-Roman pottery and its world-famous luxury glove-making industry, centered around the Causse Gantier workshop. Key landmarks include the neoclassical Lavoir de l'Ayrolle and the Musée de Millau, which documents the region's artisanal evolution from antiquity to the modern era.

Belfry of Millau

Dating back to the 12th century, this belfry is now classified as a historic monument and it is a renowned landmark of Millau's old city.

Pont-Vieux

Medieval bridge remains spanning the Tarn river, once vital for the town's milling and tanning industries.

Halle de Millau

A 19th-century metal-framed market hall inspired by the Baltard style, serving as the town's central hub for local regional produce.

Musée de Millau

Housed in the 18th-century Hôtel de Pégayrolles, this museum showcases major collections of Gallo-Roman pottery and the history of Millau’s luxury glove-making industry.

Église Notre-Dame de l'Espinasse

A church with Romanesque origins, rebuilt in the 17th century, featuring a notable organ and contemporary stained glass windows.

Hôtel de Sambucy de Sorgues

A 17th-century private mansion known for its elegant architecture and Italian-style gardens, classified as a historic monument.

Lavoir de l'Ayrolle

An 18th-century public washhouse featuring neoclassical architecture with a colonnade and a central basin.

Causse Gantier

A premier glove-making workshop and boutique showcasing Millau’s centuries-old tradition of artisanal leather craftsmanship and luxury fashion.

Ancien Moulin du Pont Vieux

A historic watermill on the banks of the Tarn, representing Millau's industrial past and its connection to the tanning trade.

Temple protestant

A 19th-century Protestant church that reflects the town's religious history and communal heritage.