Sunset paragliding

…above Millau, on the cornices of the Plateau du Larzac

On this sunny late day, we decided to take our time and have a good time, as a family.

Brunas, it’s a typical hamlet of the Grands Causses and it’s also one of the 3 paragliding and hang-gliding take-off points overlooking Millau. Strolling along these ledges, the view is breathtaking over the town, the Tarn Valley and one of the finest panoramas of the Viaduc de Millau. It’s also a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers and trail riders!

Totally improvised, my daughter and I let ourselves be tempted by a discovery paragliding flight. Flying at sunset, a moment suspended in time, suspended in the sky, at a time when the colors of the sails give way to the silhouettes of the paragliders.

A simultaneous flight! Emotions guaranteed as they brushed up against each other, passed each other, exchanged a few words (screams?!) and above all lots of smiles… in the air! not a common situation between mother and daughter! In just a few minutes, this twilight flight takes us from Larzac to the Millau Viaduct, where the sun shines brightly. A unique and hypnotic natural spectacle! If it’s pleasant to admire the splendor of sunset from the ground, imagine for a moment how much more so if you contemplate it from the sky itself! The winds are kind this evening; the landing is on the runway! Practical!

Picnics are really chic!

The Brunas take-off area offers a unique, wild… convivial setting, the ideal spot for a traditional picnic in the heart of nature. A bit of charcuterie from Aveyron, bread baked in the village baker’s oven, Côtes de Millau wine, cherry nectar, a chilled farmhouse perail, a slice of flaune or fouace… freshness, greenery and gourmandises … or the opportunity to spend a good time with the family!

The sails of the paragliders give way to the stars. A pure starry sky, reduced pollution, a clear site, the ideal setting for a stargazing session! In fact, it’s not uncommon to come across astronomy enthusiasts in Brunas; always ready to share their scopes with the daytime night tourists! Did you know that Millau lies at the gateway to the Réserve Internationale de Ciel Etoilé (RICE) in the Cévennes, 2nd largest in France, and the largest in Europe. Watching the stars, hunting for shooting stars is becoming a luxury but remains an accessible pleasure around Millau and on the Grands Causses.

This evening, we tasted the pleasures of taking the time to live and share a moment in contact with nature, as a family, all sweetness… all happiness. Enjoy!