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Cathedral Notre Dame of Puy-en-Velay

Cathedral Notre Dame of Puy-en-Velay

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Cathedral Notre Dame of Puy-en-Velay

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Location: Le Puy-En-Velay, Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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SimonWicart

September 21, 2023

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A major religious building in Puy-en-Velay, Notre-Dame Cathedral offers at 7 a.m., every day from April 1 to October 31 and at 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, from November 1 to March 31, the blessing of pilgrims. Whether you are walking towards Compostela or not, this stop is a must in the city.

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Karsten S.

September 30, 2020

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The oldest parts of the choir date from the second half of the 11th century. The building stands out not only because of its lofty location, but also because of …

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BikepackingFrance

March 22, 2021

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The Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay cathedral is a major monument of Romanesque art and of the Christian West. It was erected as a minor basilica by an apostolic brief from Pius IX on February 11, 1856. Its full title is Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation du Puy-en-Velay.

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Chemin de Compostelle: return trip to Chapelle Saint-Roch from Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay – Departure from Aiguilhe car park

33.6km

09:22

630m

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Saint Michael's Chapel – Polignac Fortress loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

11.4km

03:21

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Chapelle Saint Clair – Saint Michael's Chapel loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

20.8km

06:03

540m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 670 m

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Location: Le Puy-En-Velay, Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Cathedral Notre Dame of Puy-en-Velay

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Chemin de Compostelle: return trip to Chapelle Saint-Roch from Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy-en-Velay – Departure from Aiguilhe car park

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Chapelle Saint Clair – Saint Michael's Chapel loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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