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La Couvertoirade

Millau, France
05 65 58 55 59
Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Millau
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Saskatoon, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Such a nice quiet village to visit! The streets and buildings were amazing! Not that far from Millau either, after visiting the viaduct. A definate place to go see!

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female, uk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

Liked this village even though rather twee and touristy. Not possible to visit without paying the 3 euro car park fee.

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Bel Aire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2008
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I didn't have high expectations for this place because I knew it was "off-season" before I went. La Couvertoirade does not charge admission during the winter. I think there were maybe 4 people in the village at the same time as us. That said it was a very beautiful place to visit. The empty streets allowed us lots of photo... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2006
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23 June 2006 Having visited the Millau Viaduct recently we had time to spare to take a trip around the beautiful country side and to make a special visit to one or two of the Knights Templar villages, is a must. Whilst the villages have been maintained, as they were originally built by the Knights Templar they still retain that... More

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Moscow, Russia
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154 helpful votes 154 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2006
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There is no point in travelling in the Midi-Pyrenees unless you stop off in one or two of the Templar villages. It was Friday 13th Oct 1307 when the French King and the pope ordered the mass execution after torture of all the Templar knights across France. These villages did not escape and therefore a visit is a must. Ensure... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2011
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