The Cévennes — France — Scenic
Europe

The Cévennes

France

Point-to-point
Florac Viaduc du Millau

In short: The Cévennes is a About 145 km scenic road trip in France, typically driven over 2 days, best in Spring / Fall. Highlights: Florac, Gorges du Tarn, Gorges de la Jonte.

Distance
About 145 km
Duration
2 days
Best Season
Spring / Fall
NotableEasyScenicEV-friendly

A two-day classic corridor beginning at Florac, crossing the limestone causses and the gorges of the Tarn and Jonte, and ending at Millau and its landmark viaduct. The distant Saint-Jean-du-Gard approach is deliberately excluded from this paced version.

Practical notes
This version starts at Florac; Saint-Jean-du-Gard is removed rather than hidden off the day plan. Check attraction hours and road notices after severe weather. Point Sublime itself is an outdoor viewpoint available year-round when road/access conditions allow, while nearby services are seasonal. Use one cave/viewpoint/town combination on day 1 and one vulture-centre/Millau/official viaduct sequence on day 2.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Florac, timed Aven Armand and Point Sublime

Aven Armand · Point Sublime · Auberge du Moulin

Day 2Jonte Gorge, Meyrueis and Millau Viaduct

Maison des Vautours · Viaduc Expo and official viewpoint · La Table de Jean

Stops along the route

Florac — Departure — The Cévennes — France
Departure
Florac
The published start, with no hidden transfer from Saint-Jean-du-Gard.
Millau — City — The Cévennes — France
City
Millau
France's glovemaking capital in a Tarn valley, with a 12th-century belfry and the best viaduct viewpoint on Boulevard de l'Ayrolle at dusk.
Hotels
Viaduc du Millau — Arrival — The Cévennes — France
Arrival
Viaduc du Millau
Norman Foster's 2004 cable-stayed bridge, world's tallest road bridge at 343 m, floats above morning cloud. The Larzac rest area has the best view.

Things to Do

Gorges du Tarn — Nature — The Cévennes — France
Nature
Gorges du Tarn
A 50 km canyon cut 500 m through limestone causses, honey-coloured cliffs, medieval ledge villages, and France's finest canyon road.
Gorges de la Jonte — Nature — The Cévennes — France
Nature
Gorges de la Jonte
A wilder, emptier gorge where Europe's griffon vulture reintroduction has succeeded spectacularly. Dozens circle the cliff updrafts without binoculars needed.
Aven Armand — Timed cave — The Cévennes — France
Timed cave
Aven Armand
Book the entry and preserve transfer margin.
Point Sublime — Canyon viewpoint — The Cévennes — France
Canyon viewpoint
Point Sublime
Use the signed viewpoint and a short Florac evening walk.
Maison des Vautours — Wildlife interpretation — The Cévennes — France
Wildlife interpretation
Maison des Vautours
Visit once; do not duplicate it with another vague vulture stop.
Viaduc Expo and official viewpoint — Engineering visitor site — The Cévennes — France
Engineering visitor site
Viaduc Expo and official viewpoint
Use the official exhibition/service-area viewpoint; Millau old town is optional.

Where to Eat

Auberge du Moulin — French regional — The Cévennes — France
French regional
Auberge du Moulin
Verify this Florac meal and reserve/check opening.
La Table de Jean — French regional — The Cévennes — France
French regional
La Table de Jean
Place this correctly in Meyrueis/Jonte and verify opening.

Nearby and similar drives

Frequently asked questions

How long is the The Cévennes drive?

The The Cévennes covers About 145 km from start to finish.

How long does the The Cévennes take to drive?

Most travellers spend 2 days on the The Cévennes, depending on stops and pace.

When is the best time to drive the The Cévennes?

The recommended season for the The Cévennes is Spring / Fall.

Where does the The Cévennes start and end?

The The Cévennes runs from Florac to Viaduc du Millau.

What are the main stops on the The Cévennes?

The The Cévennes passes through Florac, Gorges du Tarn, Gorges de la Jonte.

How difficult is the The Cévennes to drive?

The The Cévennes is rated easy and is best handled with any vehicle.

Can I drive the The Cévennes in a regular car?

Yes — the The Cévennes is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.

Is the The Cévennes EV friendly?

Yes — the The Cévennes has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.

Is the The Cévennes safe to drive?

This version starts at Florac; Saint-Jean-du-Gard is removed rather than hidden off the day plan. Check attraction hours and road notices after severe weather. Point Sublime itself is an outdoor viewpoint available year-round when road/access conditions allow, while nearby services are seasonal. Use one cave/viewpoint/town combination on day 1 and one vulture-centre/Millau/official viaduct sequence on day 2.

What scenic tier is the The Cévennes?

The The Cévennes is a notable drive — Notable scenic drives — strong character routes that locals know well and that reward travellers willing to step beyond the most-photographed roads.