Hotel Journal

The Causses Blog

Travel tips, insider guides and practical advice for discovering Millau and Aveyron.

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Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com: what the platforms don't tell you

Who actually sets the prices? Are OTAs always cheaper? An honest guide to how booking platforms really work — and why booking direct is almost always the better deal for the guest.

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French hotel star ratings explained: what does ★★★ really mean?

Hotel stars in France are awarded by the State through Atout France — not by booking platforms. Criteria, the difference between 2 and 3 stars, the Logis label: everything you need to know before booking.

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The Millau Viaduct up close — our tips for making the most of it

The Millau Viaduct is one of Europe's most impressive feats of engineering. Here's how to approach it, cross it and admire it from every angle.

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Travelling with your dog in Aveyron — everything you need to know

Aveyron is one of France's most dog-friendly destinations. Wide open spaces, welcoming terraces, pet-friendly accommodation — the complete guide.

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Roquefort, Laguiole, Millau gloves — Aveyron's artisanal heritage

Aveyron is a département where artisanal craftsmanship isn't a tourism slogan — it's a living reality. Three iconic traditions to discover during your stay.

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The Gorges du Tarn — France's grand canyon, an hour from Millau

Ranked among Europe's most beautiful natural sites, the Gorges du Tarn can be explored on foot, by canoe or by car. A practical guide from Millau.

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Why Millau is the perfect base for exploring Aveyron

Millau isn't just the city of the Viaduct. It's a human-scale town, ideally positioned to reach all the great natural and cultural sites of southern Aveyron.

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5 days in Aveyron — the ideal itinerary from Millau

A long weekend or a week in Aveyron? Here's a day-by-day itinerary to discover the best of the region without rushing, with Millau as your base.

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Peyre — the cliffside village above the Tarn

Classified among the Plus Beaux Villages de France, Peyre is carved into the cliff at the foot of the Viaduct. A unique village, best approached from the top and explored on foot.

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Aveyron by motorbike — the best riding roads around Millau

Gorges du Tarn, Causse du Larzac, Gorges de la Dourbie… Aveyron is a rider's paradise. Our favourite routes from Millau, with a dedicated motorbike garage at the hotel.

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Millau — trail running and ultra-endurance capital

Festival des Templiers, Course du Viaduc, 100 km de Millau… Millau is one of the world's great stages for trail and ultra running. Everything you need to know.

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La Pouncho d'Agast — trails, vultures and paragliding above Millau

The legendary Causse Noir plateau above Millau: one of France's most complete paragliding sites, griffon vultures circling the thermals, and forest trails 15 minutes from the hotel.

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Canoeing the Tarn Gorge — what to actually expect

Should you canoe the Tarn Gorge or take the boat tour? A practical first-timer's guide to kayaking, fishing and swimming on the Tarn near Millau.

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