La Graufesenque, Millau

Name: La Graufesenque
Address: Avenue Louis Balsan, Millau, 12100, France
Telephone: +33 5 65 60 11 37

#1 among attractions in Millau

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La Graufesenque is an archaeological site 2 km from Millau, Aveyron, France, at the confluence of the rivers Tarn and Dourbie. As Condatomagus, it was famous in the Gallo-Roman period for the production of high quality dark red terra sigillata Roman pottery, which was made in vast quantities and exported over much of the western part of the Roman Empire. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°5'47"N, 3°5'33"E

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Avenue Louis BalsanMillau 12100 France

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+33 5 65 60 11 37

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La Graufesenque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Millau Viaduct, Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux, Compeyre, Halle de Millau.

3.7 miW
Record-breaking cable-stayed bridge
Millau Viaduct
95 min walk • The Millau Viaduct is an engineering marvel that gracefully spans the Tarn River valley in southern France. This cable-stayed bridge, completed in 2004, holds the record for the tallest bridge in the world, with its highest tower reaching an impressive 343 meters.
6.2 miNE
Landmark rock formations and scenic trails
Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux
158 min walk • Nestled in the rugged terrain of the Grands Causses in Southern France, the Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux is a natural wonder that showcases the raw beauty of geological artistry. This sprawling maze of limestone formations, crafted by the hand of time and the...
4.5 miN
Area
Compeyre, Aguessac
115 min walk • Compeyre is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.
0.7 miW
Shopping, Market
Halle de Millau, Millau
17 min walk • The Halle de Millau is a hall located in Millau, in France.
0.7 miW
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique des Causses, Millau
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7 miSW
Forts and castles
Château de Mélac, Saint-Rome-de-Cernon
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4.6 miW
Church
St. Christopher Church
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1.7 miSW
Locality
Creissels
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4.2 miN
Memorial
War Memorial, Aguessac
106 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.8 miSW
Locality
Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon
148 min walk • Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France. The commune was part of the Rouergue province, where people communicated with a variation of the Occitan language, Rouergat.
6.3 miSE
Restaurant
Dolmen de la Fabière, La Cavalerie
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