Rocher Corneille, Volcanic plug in Le Puy-en-Velay, France.
The Rocher Corneille rises to 741 meters above sea level, forming a prominent geological structure within the volcanic landscape of the Auvergne region.
The massive Notre Dame de France statue, constructed from 213 cannons captured during the Crimean War, has stood atop the volcanic formation since 1860.
The volcanic plug marks the beginning of the French Way of St James pilgrimage route, drawing travelers who seek spiritual connections along ancient pathways.
Visitors can ascend through the interior of the Notre Dame statue to reach an observation point that provides views across Le Puy-en-Velay and its surroundings.
The Notre Dame de France statue, weighing 110 tonnes and reaching 16 meters in height, allows people to climb inside its head for panoramic observations.
Location: Le Puy-en-Velay
Elevation above the sea: 741 m
GPS coordinates: 45.04720,3.88523
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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Chapelle Saint-Clair d'Aiguilhe
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Baptistère Saint-Jean
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Hôtel-Dieu du Puy-en-Velay
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Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs
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Couvent de la Visitation du Puy-en-Velay
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Église Saint-Georges du Puy-en-Velay
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Hôpital général du Puy-en-Velay
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Palais épiscopal du Puy-en-Velay
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Porte Saint-Georges
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Hôtel Hugon de Coubladour
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Hôtel des prévôts de Notre-Dame
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Hôtel de Saint-Vidal
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Hôtel Jerphanion-Cambacérès
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Hôtel Pradier d'Agrain
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Hôtel de La Roche Négly
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Hôtel Mailhet de Vachères
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Hôtel Pons des Ollières
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Hôtel de Sanhard
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Hôtels de Girardin et de Luzy
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Immeuble, 7 rue Séguret
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Mur de soutènement
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Maison, 14 rue Séguret
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Immeuble, 24 rue des Tables
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Immeuble, 26 rue des Tables
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