Le Puy-en-Velay, Medieval city center in Haute-Loire, France.
The central area contains numerous stone buildings, narrow streets, and volcanic rock formations rising above the Loire River at 630 meters altitude.
The Notre-Dame cathedral, constructed during the 12th century, displays alternating layers of white sandstone and black volcanic breccia in its facade design.
The city marks the starting point of the Via Podiensis pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, drawing thousands of travelers each year.
The train station connects to Paris and Lyon, while local buses provide transportation to neighboring towns and natural parks in the region.
Green lentils from Le Puy-en-Velay receive special certification for their distinct flavor, derived from volcanic soil cultivation methods.
Location: arrondissement of Le Puy-en-Velay
Location: canton of Le Puy-en-Velay-Est
Location: canton of Le Puy-en-Velay-Nord
Location: canton of Le Puy-en-Velay-Ouest
Location: canton of Le Puy-en-Velay-Sud-Est
Location: canton of Le Puy-en-Velay-Sud-Ouest
Location: Haute-Loire
Elevation above the sea: 747 m
Shares border with: Aiguilhe, Brives-Charensac, Chadrac, Coubon, Cussac-sur-Loire, Espaly-Saint-Marcel, Polignac, Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaizon, Vals-près-le-Puy
Address: 43000 Le Puy, France 43000 Le Puy
Phone: +33471040740
Email: contact@lepuyenvelay.fr
Website: http://lepuyenvelay.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.04333,3.88500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:22
Statue de Notre-Dame de France
442 m
Musée Crozatier
547 m
Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe
768 m
Le Puy Cathedral
250 m
Espace animalier du jardin Henri Vinay
357 m
Église Saint-Laurent du Puy-en-Velay
660 m
Basilica Saint-Joseph-de-Bon-Espoir d'Espaly-Saint-Marcel
1.7 km
Rocher Corneille
431 m
Chapelle Saint-Clair d'Aiguilhe
648 m
Chartreuse Notre-Dame-du-Puy de Brives-Charensac
2.5 km
Pannessac Tower
404 m
Théâtre du Puy-en-Velay
189 m
Chapelle de la Visitation du Puy-en-Velay
107 m
Baptistère Saint-Jean
278 m
Prefecture hotel of Haute-Loire
272 m
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette
396 m
Pont de la Chartreuse
3.3 km
Couvent de Sainte-Claire du Puy-en-Velay
285 m
Hôtel-Dieu du Puy-en-Velay
309 m
Château de Volhac
5.6 km
Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs
319 m
Hôtel de Ville, Le Puy-en-Velay
114 m
Église du Collège
56 m
Vieux pont de Brives
3.4 km
Couvent de la Visitation du Puy-en-Velay
356 m
Immeuble de la Verveine du Velay
312 m
Église des Carmes du Puy-en-Velay
322 m
Église Saint-Georges du Puy-en-Velay
296 mReviews
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