Frequently asked questions

To visit the Cité de Pierres, you need to come to the site by car. The Cité de Pierres is located in the Montpellier-le-Vieux site, in the hamlet of Maubert, 30 minutes from Millau town centre. The site can be visited on foot, by miniature train or via ferrata. There are also adventure games and one-off events.

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The Cité de Pierres is a listed natural site located in the Causse Noir, between the Jonte and Dourbie Gorges. It has unique panoramic views, giant rock formations, typical wildlife for the Causses and an ancient geological history.

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There are 6 signposted trails at the Cité de Pierres. The basic entry ticket provides access to the site for a whole day; you can follow a number of these trails during your visit or make up your own.

See the Cité de Pierres visit trails.

The Cité de Pierres is on the Montpellier-le-Vieux site, 30 minutes from Millau and 1h50 from Montpellier.

Dogs are welcome on site, provided they remain on a lead. We do strongly suggest that you call reception before visiting for updates concerning processionary caterpillars.

Find out more about taking your dog to the Cité de Pierres.

The Cité de Pierres is open to everyone, entrance is free for children under 5 and the site is accessible for seniors.

Discover the Cité de Pierres entrance prices depending on your age.

The walking trails of the Cité de Pierres are not pushchair accessible. Baby carriers are authorised however.

The miniature train is an ideal zero effort way for the disabled to visit the site.  Provided that you get can aboard without outside assistance, wheelchairs must be folded to be transported on the miniature train.

The Cité de Pierres is a private site, which has been adapted to make it accessible for everyone. As such the site has to cover its own operating expenses (access, maintenance, preservation, safety, information, staff wages). Just like any other leisure park or botanic garden, the entrance and activities prices are used in their entirety to finance this.

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You can purchase fresh drinks and small snacks (ice creams, crisps, home-made biscuits) on site. The nearest restaurants are 800m from the site entrance.

On site, you can pay for your entrance ticket by Bank Card, holiday cheques or cash.

Reservations are strongly recommended for all of the activities and site entry, especially during the high season. But it is not obligatory. Although for the via ferrate, reservations are obligatory.

You should wear sports or hiking shoes, comfortable clothes, a hat, sun-cream and have water with you when you visit the Cité de Pierres.

The basic entry ticket is valid for one whole day. We recommend that you allow at least half a day to see the site and make the most of the walks and on-site services. To this you can add: the miniature train visit (1 hour), the adventure game (1.5 hours), the Explor’Games (2 to 2.5 hours), the via ferrata (2 to 3 hours).

The basic entrance ticket provides full day access to the walking trails, car-park, mini via ferrata, relaxation areas and picnic areas.

The entrance ticket is valid for one whole day. You can leave the site and return to as you like during that day.

Drinking water fountains are available in the car-park and at the walking trail departure points. You can buy bottled water and fresh drinks to take with you from the shop at the site entrance.

We welcome groups of over 15 people with a reservation made via
reservation@lacitedepierres.com

The Cité de Pierres has a free car-park located at the entrance to the site.

Reduced rates (partners, students, unemployed, disables) are only available on-site at reception.

Contact us by email: contact@lacitedepierres.com or telephone: 05.65.60.66.30.