Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Le Puy-en-Velay, France
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2.9 km
167 m
Experience Le Puy-en-Velay in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Sight 1: Ancienne église Saint-Vozy
The Church of Saint-Vozy du Puy-en-Velay is a monument located in the town of Le Puy-en-Velay in the Haute-Loire department.
Sight 2: Évêché
The Episcopal Palace of Le Puy-en-Velay is a monument located in the town of Le Puy-en-Velay in the Haute-Loire department.
Sight 3: Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy
The Notre-Dame cathedral of Le Puy-en-Velay is a major monument of Romanesque art and the Christian West. It was erected as a minor basilica by an apostolic brief of Pius IX on February 11, 1856. Its full title is Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation du Puy-en-Velay.
Wikipedia: Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation du Puy-en-Velay (FR)
Sight 4: Hôtel-Dieu
The Hôtel-Dieu du Puy-en-Velay is a monument located in the town of Le Puy-en-Velay in the Haute-Loire department. It is a major monument in the cathedral district and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998 as part of the routes to Santiago de Compostela in France.
Sight 5: Hôtel de La Battut
The Hôtel de La Battut is a monument located in the town of Le Puy-en-Velay in the Haute-Loire department.
Sight 6: Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs
The Chapel of the White Penitents of Le Puy-en-Velay is a monument located in the town of Le Puy-en-Velay in the Haute-Loire department.
Wikipedia: Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs du Puy-en-Velay (FR)
Sight 7: Baptistère Saint-Jean
The Baptistery of Saint-Jean is a baptistery located in Le Puy-en-Velay, in the French department of Haute-Loire in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Sight 8: Statue de Notre-Dame de France
The statue of Notre-Dame de France is a monumental cast-iron statue towering over the city of Le Puy-en-Velay in France. This Virgin and Child was built according to the plans of Jean-Marie Bonnassieux between 1856 and 1860, from cannons captured during the siege of Sevastopol. It was solemnly blessed by the Bishop of Le Puy, Auguste de Morlhon, on September 12, 1860.
Sight 9: Chapelle Saint-Clair
The Chapel of Saint-Clair is a chapel in the Auvergne Romanesque style located in Aiguilhe, in the French department of Haute-Loire in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is also called the Temple of Diana.
Sight 10: Pont de Roderie
The Roderie Bridge is a bridge located in the commune of Aiguilhe, in the Haute-Loire department, in France.
Sight 11: Église Saint-Laurent
The Church of Saint-Laurent is a Roman Catholic church in Le Puy-en-Velay, France. It houses, in the choir, a fire containing the entrails of the constable Bertrand Du Guesclin.
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