Le Puy Cathedral, Romanesque cathedral on Mont Anis, Le Puy-en-Velay, France.
The cathedral features alternating dark and light stones across its facade, with three portals leading to a six-bay Latin cross interior structure.
Construction began in the 11th century on a former Roman temple site, incorporating various architectural styles from Byzantine to Italian influences.
The cathedral houses a Black Madonna statue on its main altar, replacing the original figure destroyed during the French Revolution in 1794.
From April through October, the cathedral opens daily at 7:00 AM for pilgrim masses before travelers begin their journey to Santiago de Compostela.
A monumental staircase of 134 steps leads directly into the cathedral interior, accommodating the steep slope of Mont Anis.
Location: Le Puy-en-Velay
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
Website: https://cathedraledupuy.org
GPS coordinates: 45.04557,3.88478
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
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