Viaduc de Millau

The Millau Viaduct is a multispan cable-stayed bridge located in the Occitanie region of France, near the city of Millau. It is the tallest bridge in the world, with a structural height of 343 meters. The bridge spans the gorge valley of the Tarn and carries four lanes of the A75 autoroute. It was designed by engineer Michel Virlogeux and English architect Norman Foster, and was constructed by the Compagnie Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau. The bridge has been consistently ranked as one of the greatest engineering achievements of modern times and has received several awards, including the 2006 Outstanding Structure Award from the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering. The bridge offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape and is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can also explore the nearby area, which includes the old caussenarde farm of Brocuéjouls, the belvedere viewing point, and the gastronomical area where they can taste local specialties