Millau, France - Walking Tour of the Ancient Old Town Along the Tarn

Step into Millau's remarkable old town, a place where medieval streets wind past Roman history, a 12th-century royal tower, a church that survived wars and rebuilding, and a centuries-old glove-making tradition that still lives today. In this episode of Walking Tour of France, we stroll from the foot of the great belfry tower through the covered arcades of Place Foch, down the ancient lane of Rue Droite, inside the church of Notre-Dame de l'Espinasse, along the monumental 18th-century washhouse, and out to the banks of the Tarn to take in the old mill and the graceful arches of the Pont Vieux. Along the way, we discover how this small town in the Aveyron became the glove-making capital of France, how a 12th-century Aragonese king built his palace here, how the Wars of Religion left a beloved church in ruins, and how all of it endures today in cobblestone, stone vaults, and the scent of good leather. Visit NorthStarTravelers.com to explore our other podcast shows and browse gear recommendations for wherever your next journey takes you.