The Gorges du Tarn Are Simply Breathtaking

The Gorges du Tarn lie to the west of the town of Millau, running from the department of Lozere to just inside the department of Aveyron. If you are driving through the area or are staying in this region of south west France, taking the time to visit these striking gorges will be an excursion well worth the effort.

The River Tarn cut its way downwards over the passing millenniums, leaving towering limestone cliffs in its wake. Spectacular and grandiose, the gorge will leave an indelible stamp on the memories of all who drive through it. This winding road ascends and descends underneath the white cliffs and would not be a journey for the more nervous of drivers.

The Gorges du Tarn is a little over 50 kilometres long. Interesting hamlets are intermittently dispersed along the route, some of which are accompanied by a quirky local bar selling refreshingly cool drinks and tasty French delicacies.

Kayaking is one of the most dominant sports in this part of France. Your journey along the Gorges du Tarn is likely to be accompanied with kayakers of all abilities gliding side by side down the river.

With such dramatic and precariously positioned cliff fronts, rock climbing is another popular sport in the Gorges du Tarn. It has to be said if you are not a kayaker or rock climber yourself, many a thrill can be obtained by simply being a spectator with a free ringside ticket!

Sainte Enimie is one of the “Les plus beaux villages de France”, which basically translates as a place of extreme beauty which definitely warrants a few hours of your time.  The river flows gently through the village. Pretty pebbled beaches provide the perfect spot to swim and picnic.

There are many beautiful villages along the Gorges du Tarn and part of the thrill of the journey is stumbling upon the next sleepy hamlet where time seems to stand still.