The Millau Viaduct and Nearby Attractions, Episode 146

Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Annie Sargent

Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2017

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

Join Us in France Travel Podcast

In this episode Annie and Elyse discuss one of the lesser known parts of France, but at the same time an area that is full of wonderful surprises and genuine culture. You will love the gastronomy, you'll get to see how they make Roquefort Cheese up-close, it is a great choice if you're traveling with children, and if you've always wanted to learn more about the Knight Templars, you're in for a treat! And, of course, the biggest, tallest bridge ever built, the Millau Viaduct.

When discussing the Millau Viaduct, it is almost impossible to not over-use superlatives; but it is truly the tallest, biggest, most impressive bridge you may ever get to see in your life! People flock to see it and it never fails to surprise and delight.

In today's show Annie tells you the story of the Millau Viaduct and its construction while Elyse concentrates on the geography and history of the area, as well as the many points of interest that you should consider visiting while in the area.

Places Mentioned in this episode: Millau, Gorges du Tarn, La Couvertoirade a Knight Templars village,The Abbey de Sylvanès, Parc Naturel des Grands Causses, Millau Viaduct

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0:00.0	1. The T
0:04.3	The TGEV,
0:06.3	Numer 3, 6.35, the destination of Parry-
0:10.8	Parrass go to the Fermatio Automatic Depot, attention to the pa.
0:18.0	On today's join us in France, the Mio Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the
0:23.7	bridge in the world and a truly stunning sight. the the way.
0:43.0	the way. The way. This is join us in France episode 146. Bonsieur, I'm Annie.
0:54.0	And today I bring you a conversation with Elise on the meio viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world, nestled to the east of our home region of Occitani and quite a sight to behold.
1:20.3	My thanks today go to the three new listeners who signed up to support the show on
1:24.7	Patreon this week, Bill Indrunk, Mary Costopoulos, and Annie Guttier.
1:33.0	Much appreciated, Bill, Mary and Annie.
1:37.0	I take it there is some interest in the upcoming extended show notes and I am very happy to see that. This week the second week of
1:46.0	April 2017, Patreon supporters should get both a new installment of lunch break
1:51.8	French. That's the audio bit that I do in French to help you
1:56.8	improve your French and it's quite advanced level French. And also get the first extended show notes.
2:06.0	Thank you very much Patreon supporters.
2:09.0	I want you to know how much I appreciate your continued support. To support the show on
2:15.5	Patreon go to Patreon.com forward slash join us. P-A-T-R-E-O-N-D-O-N-O-S.
2:28.2	If you like this episode, you should check out episodes 105. 105.
2:33.0	Tips for visiting Monpuleier.
2:35.0	Monpuleier is just 100 kilometers away from the Mioviaduct.
2:40.0	And episode 107 on the best of Set, and that's because Set is only 10 kilometers further
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