Guidebook for Vissec
Sightseeing
Beautiful scenery and geography, a waterfall great for swimming, a creperie and hotel restaurant/bar.
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Cirque de Navacelles
Beautiful scenery and geography, a waterfall great for swimming, a creperie and hotel restaurant/bar.
Internationally famous bridge spanning two mountain ranges with exceptional views over the valley and of Millau itself.
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Viaduc de Millau
Internationally famous bridge spanning two mountain ranges with exceptional views over the valley and of Millau itself.
The views from this observatory are breathtaking and worth the steep and winding drive, in the winter this mountain is excellent for snow sports; skiing, snowboarding etc.
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Athugunarstöðin á Mont Aigoual
Mont AigoualThe views from this observatory are breathtaking and worth the steep and winding drive, in the winter this mountain is excellent for snow sports; skiing, snowboarding etc.
Child-friendly and great for a family outing despite long drive. Explore the caves where the famous cheese is made and sold at excellent prices.
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Visit the Caves Roquefort Papillon
8 Av. de LaurasChild-friendly and great for a family outing despite long drive. Explore the caves where the famous cheese is made and sold at excellent prices.
Food Scene
Le Causse Restaurant in Blandas has a fabulous menu for great prices. The entertaining and hospitable owner is fluent in English having worked in London for 12 years prior. Great atmosphere and food!
Blandas
Le Causse Restaurant in Blandas has a fabulous menu for great prices. The entertaining and hospitable owner is fluent in English having worked in London for 12 years prior. Great atmosphere and food!
This restaurant offers fine dining and is a short walk from a viewpoint overlooking the oxbow lake formation of Cirque De Navacelles.
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Navacelles, Sýnir Blandas
D158This restaurant offers fine dining and is a short walk from a viewpoint overlooking the oxbow lake formation of Cirque De Navacelles.
Essentials
Le Vigan is a beautiful village with a weekly farmers market every Saturday from 8:00am - noon, it also hosts two supermarkets, Intermarche and Super U.
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Le Vigan
Le Vigan is a beautiful village with a weekly farmers market every Saturday from 8:00am - noon, it also hosts two supermarkets, Intermarche and Super U.
Ganges is a large village with weekly farmers market every Friday from 8:00am- noon, it also has numerous bars, restaurants and a Super U supermarket.
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Ganges
Ganges is a large village with weekly farmers market every Friday from 8:00am- noon, it also has numerous bars, restaurants and a Super U supermarket.
Le Caylar is a village just off of the motorway and has a large petrol station and supermarket called SPAR that has all the essentials. There is also a bar, pizzeria and ancient sights to be found.
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Le Caylar
Le Caylar is a village just off of the motorway and has a large petrol station and supermarket called SPAR that has all the essentials. There is also a bar, pizzeria and ancient sights to be found.
Alzon is a small village with hotel bar and small shop selling some essentials and fresh bread, it is a 15 minute drive from Vissec.
Alzon
Alzon is a small village with hotel bar and small shop selling some essentials and fresh bread, it is a 15 minute drive from Vissec.
Everything Else
Kayaking and canoeing at great prices and stunning views from the river. Choices of how far to go along the river, I suggest taking a picnic lunch and taking your time to stop off to sunbath and swim.
Western Canoes
111 Av. des PlatanesKayaking and canoeing at great prices and stunning views from the river. Choices of how far to go along the river, I suggest taking a picnic lunch and taking your time to stop off to sunbath and swim.
Famous for the Viaduc and a historical leather industry, especially glove-making. Millau hosts restaurants, supermarkets, bars, a museum, and textiles merchants selling beautiful French linens.
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Millau
Famous for the Viaduc and a historical leather industry, especially glove-making. Millau hosts restaurants, supermarkets, bars, a museum, and textiles merchants selling beautiful French linens.
Famous location for rock climbing (I haven't done it myself as I am petrified of heights) however previous tenants have stayed in the house solely to climb in this area and enjoyed it thoroughly!
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Gorges du Tarn
Famous location for rock climbing (I haven't done it myself as I am petrified of heights) however previous tenants have stayed in the house solely to climb in this area and enjoyed it thoroughly!
Arts & Culture
Great for family outings with small children, historical reference to Roman beginnings in the area and pottery.
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Musée de Millau et des Grands Causses
Place Maréchal FochGreat for family outings with small children, historical reference to Roman beginnings in the area and pottery.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful town with large waterfall and river which is THE BEST place to swim locally, large areas of flat hot rocks for sunbathing and areas for kids to jump into the water and entertain themselves.
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Saint-Laurent-le-Minier
Beautiful town with large waterfall and river which is THE BEST place to swim locally, large areas of flat hot rocks for sunbathing and areas for kids to jump into the water and entertain themselves.
Safe swimming lake about an hours drive away, famous for its red clay sand and warm waters. A beautiful drive and opportunity to see a change in geographical scenery.
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Lac du Salagou
Safe swimming lake about an hours drive away, famous for its red clay sand and warm waters. A beautiful drive and opportunity to see a change in geographical scenery.