Le Puy-en-Velay

Le Puy-en-Velay

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownLe Puy-en-Velay
Insee code43157
Postcode43000
Latitude45.0427680
Longitude3.8829360
AltitudeFrom 600 to 888 meters
Surface16.79 km²
Population19665 inhabitants
Density1171 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsAiguilhe at 1.6 km (3 min)
DepartmentHaute-LoireVals-près-le-Puy at 1.7 km (4 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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SIGHTSEEING
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TransportTrain station Le Puy-en-Velay
Information pointsTourist Office of Le Puy-en-Velay
Leisure centresMuseum Crozatier
MonumentsCathedral Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation,   Church Saint-Laurent

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The market is held every Saturday, instead of Plot and place of Breuil.

Every year since 1986, Renaissance Festivals are held on the King of the Birds, the third weekend of September.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Fishing lessons with instructor-guideNature and the outdoorsFrom 287 € to 468 €Espaly-Saint-Marcel (1.5 km)
Donkey hireNature and the outdoorsFrom 11 € to 43 €Saint-Front (21 km)
Stained glass window courseCraft400 €Monlet (24 km)
Fishing for beginners and improversNature and the outdoorsFrom 85 € to 145 €Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon (30 km)

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PHOTOS
Cathedral of Puy-en-Velay
 
Place du Breuil in Puy-en-Velay
Fountain Crozatier and Prefecture of Puy-en-Velay
 
Statue of Notre-Dame-de-France in Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay
 
Chapelle Saint- Michel Aiguilhe
Le Puy-en-Velay, Virgin
 
Branch High City
Rue du Puy
 
Le Puy-en-Velay
Basilica
 
Virgin
Chapelle Saint-Michel Aiguilhe
 
The Black Madonna, giving St. Louis
End of the climb to the cathedral Puy
 
The organ, the pulpit and the entrance from the floor of the cathedral
Dome of the Cathedral
 
Panorama (© JE)
Panorama (© JE)
 
Panorama (© JE)
Panorama (© JE)
 
Rock and St. Michael's Chapel (© JE)
Dyke and chapel Aiguilhe (© JE)
 
Rocher Corneille (© JE)
Rocher Corneille (© JE)
 
Our Lady of France, on the rock Corneille (© JE)
Cathedral (© JE)
 
Inside the cathedral (© JE)
Pierre Fevers in the Cathedral (© JE)
 
Pierre Fevers in the Cathedral (© JE)
Stained glass window in the choir of the Cathedral (© JE)
 
Virgin black Puy-en-Velay (© JE)
Cloister of the Cathedral (© JE)
 
Cloister (© JE)
Cloister (© JE)
 
Grid cloister (© JE)
Photo gallery of the cloister (© JE)
 
Friesland cloister (© JE)
Sculpture (© JE)
 
Cloister - Father and the Abbess (© JE)
Cloister - Lions (© JE)
 
Cloister - The siren (© JE)
Chapel of Saint-Michel 'Aiguilhe (© JE)
 
Chapelle Saint-Michel - Bestiary (© JE)
Chapelle Saint-Michel - Bestiary (© JE)
 
Chapelle Saint-Michel - Flowers (© JE)
Choir of the Saint-Michel Aiguilhe (© JE)
 
Eardrum Aiguilhe chapel of the Saint-Michel (© JE)
Chapelle Saint-Michel - Sirens (© JE)
  
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WEATHER
Thursday 20 June
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Friday 21 June
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Saturday 22 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Vidal  
7.8
Saint-Julien-Chapteuil
Vidal Jean Pierre and his wife await you in their restaurant. Enjoy the warm welcome awaits you, as well as the authenticity and friendliness of the place. Come and enjoy a light and...
Located 14.2 km from Le Puy-en-Velay45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Villa loriline    
10
Le Puy-en-Velay
A haven of peace in the center of the Puy velay City, a few minutes walk from the historical center, located on the same path of ST Jacques de Compostela, this private property, trees,...
Located in Le Puy-en-VelayFrom 69 € to 75 € the double room 
Les Jardins de Champfleury    
10
Le Puy-en-Velay
The site of the Puy en Velay is an exceptional site located south of the Massif Central. City from St Jacques de Compostela and touring major intersection. A 1 km from the city center,...
Located in Le Puy-en-VelayFrom 69 € to 89 € the double room 
La Gourmantine    
9.2
Polignac
Located in Auvergne, near Le Puy-en-Velay, in a 18th century stone farmhouse, fully restored, at the foot of a 10th century feudal fortress, Monique et Daniel chaulet offer you 5 comfortable...
Located 3.6 km from Le Puy-en-VelayFrom 56 € to 66 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Estaou Treillo Gîte Rural  
9.8
Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille
Cottage of 80 m ² composed of: a large room of 55 m ² comprising: - Lounge area with fireplace and TV with Freeview tv, cd / dvd, pc internet, recliners and sofa leather sofa for 2...
Located 15.1 km from Le Puy-en-Velay400 € per week 
Gîte rural La Sagne
Vorey
The cottage 'La Sagne' is ideally located in a small hamlet surrounded by meadows, near the Gorges de la Loire. A privileged context to want to discover the ubiquitous nature of this...
Located 15.5 km from Le Puy-en-VelayFrom 222 € to 415 € per week 
Le Clos Moulin
Vorey
Resort along the Loire in greenery. Lodgings from 2 to 7 people completely renovated in 2012. Possibility of short stays depending on availability. Night from € 40.00. : Swimming pool,...
Located 16.3 km from Le Puy-en-Velay 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping d'Audinet    
8.2
Brives-Charensac
Situated on the Loire. 115 sites-2 bungalows-13 mobile homes-Service Area camping car-pizzeria-playground.
Located 4 km from Le Puy-en-VelayFrom 12.90 € to 15.90 € per day 
Camping de la rochelambert    
9.4
Saint-Paulien
At the heart of the south of Auvergne, near Le Puy en Velay, the site is located at the foot of the castle. It is bordered by a wild river and a nature trail through the trees. Halfway...
Located 11.1 km from Le Puy-en-VelayFrom 13.30 € to 18.70 € per day 
Les escargots bleus   
8.6
Prades
Located at the entrance to the gorges of the Haut-Allier, calm and wild, you are in a site: the great rock and basalt columns that dominate the sandy beach. Located between the Velay...
Located 23 km from Le Puy-en-Velay11 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Chris'tel     
8.2
Le Puy-en-Velay
Hotel Chris'tel is located in the centre of Le Puy-en-Velay and offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms at the Hotel Chris'tel are 100% non-smoking. They are equipped...
Located in Le Puy-en-VelayRoom from 59 €
Inter-Hotel Bristol     
7.9
Le Puy-en-Velay
Situated close to the old town in Le Puy-en-Velay, the hotel offers 45 modern and comfortable rooms. They include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. La Table de Félix...
Located in Le Puy-en-VelayRoom from 79 €
ibis Styles Le Puy-en-Velay (ex all seasons)     
8.6
Le Puy-en-Velay
This ibis Styles Le Puy-en-Velay is located in the centre of Le Puy-en-Velay, in the Haute-Loire department. It offers soundproofed rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen...
Located in Le Puy-en-VelayRoom from 68 €

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Inter-Hotel Bristol
Situated close to the old town in Le Puy-en-Velay, the hotel offers 45 modern and comfortable rooms. They include air conditioning,...
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