MSFS scenery

MSFS Millau Viaduct Scenery

Millau Viaduct scenery recreates France’s record-setting bridge with a high-fidelity 3D model, refined Tarn gorge terrain, and improved vegetation for seamless blending in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Fixed beacon lighting adds convincing night presence, while precise GPS coordinates make the landmark easy to find for VFR sightseeing routes.

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France

Flight Simulator 2020

Images & Screenshots

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A long cable-stayed bridge with multiple tall pylons spans a deep green valley under a cloudy sky with patches of sunlight.

A long cable-stayed bridge with tall white pylons spans a deep forested valley and river, surrounded by rolling green hills and farmland.

A tall cable-stayed bridge with multiple pylons spans a deep green valley, with distant hills and scattered buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

A long cable-stayed bridge with multiple tall pylons spans a deep green forested valley under a sky with scattered clouds.

A tall cable-stayed bridge spans a deep snowy valley, surrounded by snow-covered trees and rolling hills under a mostly cloudy sky.

A long cable-stayed bridge crosses a deep valley filled with snow-covered trees under an overcast winter sky.

A tall cable-stayed bridge spans a snow-covered valley with dense frosted trees and rolling hills under a cloudy winter sky.

A tall cable-stayed bridge spans a snowy valley with a winding road, scattered trees, and cloudy skies overhead.

A long multi-span bridge crosses a deep river valley surrounded by snow-covered hills, forests, and scattered rural buildings under a cloudy sky.

A long cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons spans a deep green valley, with a small aircraft visible high above the clouds.

A long cable-stayed bridge with multiple lanes spans a deep valley, surrounded by forested hills and distant patchwork farmland.

A tall cable-stayed bridge with multiple pylons spans a deep green valley covered in dense forest under a clear blue sky.

A long cable-stayed bridge spans a deep green valley with forested hillsides under a clear blue sky.

A tall cable-stayed bridge with multiple pylons spans a deep, forested valley surrounded by rolling green hills under a clear sky.

A long cable-stayed bridge with multiple tall pylons spans a deep, forested valley under overcast skies with distant sunlight.

A tall cable-stayed bridge with multiple pylons spans a green valley with trees, hills, and a clear blue sky.

A long cable-stayed bridge with tall white pylons spans a deep forested valley at sunset, with hills in the background.

A long cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons spans a deep valley at sunset, surrounded by forested hills and a winding river.

A long cable-stayed bridge with illuminated supports spans a deep valley at dusk, with a town and winding river in the background.

A tall cable-stayed bridge with multiple pylons spans a forested valley under a clear blue sky with sunlight overhead.

A long cable-stayed bridge spans a green valley with a white vehicle on the road below and a small aircraft above.

A long cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons spans a deep forested valley under dramatic, overcast skies with patches of sunlight.

A large cable-stayed bridge with multiple tall pylons spans a deep green valley with forested hills and scattered clouds above.

A long cable-stayed bridge with tall white pylons spans a deep forested valley under overcast skies with dramatic cloud cover.

A large cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons spans a deep green valley under a cloudy, overcast sky.

A long cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons spans a deep valley at sunset, with lens flare and forested hills visible below.

A long cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons spans a deep valley at sunset, surrounded by rolling hills and scattered trees.

A cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons and angled support cables spans a green valley under a sky with scattered clouds.

A tall cable-stayed bridge spans a deep valley at dusk, with forested hills and a river visible below.

A long cable-stayed bridge with tall pylons spans a dark valley at dusk, with city lights visible in the distance.

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Expert Overview

The MSFS Millau Viaduct Scenery adds a remarkably accurate rendition of the world’s tallest bridge to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, capturing its graceful steel spans and the dramatic Tarn gorge below. Through high-fidelity modeling and carefully refined terrain, you’ll experience flight paths that reveal the structure’s elegant lines from any angle, complete with authentic lighting and beacon effects for compelling night journeys.

In testing this add-on, I found it seamlessly integrated with the surrounding topography, making every approach feel realistic and immersive. Nearby airports like Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Carcassonne, and Montpellier-Méditerranée offer convenient gateways to explore the bridges of southern France and appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship of this scenery. It’s a stellar addition for virtual pilots seeking to combine engineering marvels with the thrill of authentic flights.

Enhance your virtual flight experiences in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 with the meticulously crafted MSFS Millau Viaduct Scenery. This add-on brings the awe-inspiring structure of the Millau Viaduct, the world's tallest bridge, into the simulator with unparalleled detail and accuracy.

Key Features

High-fidelity replica of the Millau Viaduct, capturing its majestic presence across the Tarn gorge valley.
Detailed surrounding terrain, offering a true-to-life flying experience over this engineering marvel.
Realistic lighting enhancements, including fixed beacon lights for an authentic night flying experience.
Improved vegetation rendering around the area to ensure a seamless integration with the natural landscape.
GPS coordinated scenery location for easy navigation and exploration: 44°04'27.60" N 3°01'12.00" E.

The development team, inspired by Quentin D's 3D model, presents an add-on that not only elevates the aesthetic appeal of the simulator but also pays homage to the engineering prowess behind the real-world structure.

Exploration Airports

To fully experience the Millau Viaduct and its surroundings, aviators are encouraged to take off or land at nearby airports, including:

LFLC (Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport) - A gateway to the central French Massif Central region, offering challenging approaches and departures.
LFMK (Carcassonne Airport) - Experience scenic flights over the medieval city and the southern French countryside.
LFMT (Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport) - Located near the French Riviera, it provides a perfect starting point or destination to explore the Millau Viaduct.

Add-On History

From its initial v1.0 release, the MSFS Millau Viaduct Scenery has undergone enhancements including lighting corrections and vegetation adjustments to ensure an immersive simulation experience.

Credits

The creation of this add-on was possible thanks to the foundational 3D model by Quentin D, demonstrating a collaborative effort within the flight simulation community.

Installation

Simply extract the archive and copy the viaducdemillau folder into your MSFS Community folder.

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File information

Filename

millau-viaduct-msfs.zip

File size

240.85 MB

Virus scan

Clean (scanned with ClamAV)

Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 17 mins at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

This is a freeware file — use is subject to our freeware copyright terms.

How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

Finding the scenery

Use these coordinates to fly directly to this location once the mod is installed.

MSFS format (paste into search bar)

44.06997200,3.02432300

Decimal degrees

44.069972°, 3.024323°

Degrees, minutes, seconds

44° 04' 11.899" N 3° 01' 27.563" E

Paste these coordinates into the Microsoft Flight Simulator search bar when planning a flight, or into the Developer Mode Teleport window, to fly directly to this location.

About the developer

Thalixte

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release. All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

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