We then said a sad farewell to the chilled village of Miers and the amazing Le Petit Dragon Rouge and headed for Le Gouffre de Padirac - a mere 4.5 km away.
We decided to go earlyish in order to miss the queues, however at 9.30am the queues were still 2 hours long!!
Eventually the 2 hours had passed, we'd got our tickets and it was time to descend.
No photos were allowed, so here's what was able to be taken.....
As no photos were allowed, please follow this link for more images...http://www.gouffre-de-padirac.com/mobile.php?redir=fr/padirac/medias
We set off (finally) for Millau (prenounced Mee- yo) at about 2pm ish. Much later than anticipated.
The temp today hit 40 C at times, according to the Pharmacy illuminated lights that were plentiful in every village we passed through.
The roads were a bikers dream - constant bends and the occasional hairpin thrown in for good measure. Absolutely stunning! and enjoyable - flowing from one corner to the other - leaning to the left followed by a lean to the right and so on.
The flow of the ride only slowed by the frequent laying if fresh gravel and being behind a lorry without an opportunity to pass.
The road signs soon signalled that we were near ti Millau and the amazing viaduct. We joined the A75 at junction 44 and followed the road in a southerly direction towards Montpellier. We paid our only planned toll (at the bridge) and made our scheduled stop at the visitor centre for a walk up to the viewing gallery.
We rejoined the motorway to junction 47 and dropped down the most amazing windy road boasting majestic vistas at most corners to the town of Millau and the Cevenol Hotel (where we stayed during last year's tour). The food as just as amazing, bit alas, there are no rugby players staying this year.
Oh poor Anne!! What will she do without the rugby players?!?! Once again stunning views, fabulous holiday!! xXx
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