Old capital of Velay, Saint-Paulien takes place in the department of Haute-Loire, at the foot of the Auvergne volcanoes. tourist destination dynamic installed over 800 meters above sea level, the town is located fifteen kilometers from Le Puy-en-Velay, close to Loudes Saint-Vidal and Polignac.
Inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by geological remains found there, the territory of Saint-Paulien begins its development through the implementation of the Celtic tribes in the second century BC Managed by the Polignac family of the Carolingian period the French Revolution, the town is increasing gradually, taking the authentic face and pleasant it is today.
Saint-Paulien continues to attract casual visitors wishing to enjoy a rich architectural and historical heritage, discovering unique landscapes.
Listed building, the St. George church originally dates from the twelfth century but underwent many changes in the sixteenth. Mainly Romanesque Auvergne, it is entirely in stone in large assembly unit, including an interesting polychrome that mixes black, pink, purple, gray or white.
Also classified as an historic monument, the castle Rochelambert dates for its eleventh century. Impressive, it was completely cut in a basalt cliff with rock apparent in several of its parts. Open to the public, the building reveals, among other things, barbicans thirteenth century or fourteenth battlements. Thematic tours are offered regularly.
Walking through the small town of Auvergne, be sure not to appreciate the Saint Joseph's listed historical monuments or home Chabron of Soleilhac.
Saint-Paulien also has space of Gallo-Roman exhibition, the Michelangelo Pomarat museum, which proposes to admire many remains found on site during archaeological digs.
To relax, the town offers a wellness area to try the famous green clay Velay known for its cosmetic properties and relaxing qualities.
In the summer, Saint-Paulien also offers aquarécréatif fleet of nearly 800 m² including a slide turns or a waterfall.
The weekly market is held every Sunday morning.
In July, up to the village festival including musical entertainment, rides his or her fireworks.
A Christmas market with entertainment is also organized in December.