Le Puy-en-Velay

Mythical start of the Via Podiensis (Le Puy Way). A unique city in the world, with its cathedral on a volcano and a sacred landscape that inspires the pilgrim.

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Le Puy-en-Velay is one of the most spectacular and spiritually significant starting points of all the Caminos de Santiago. The beginning of the Via Podiensis, France's most famous route, this Auvernia town sits in a unique volcanic landscape. Its Notre-Dame Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises majestically atop Mont Anis, and pilgrims must climb a long staircase to reach it and attend a blessing mass before departing. The image of the Black Virgin is an object of deep devotion. Two other landmarks dominate the landscape: the Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel, incredibly built on a volcanic spire, and the monumental statue of Notre-Dame de France. For pilgrims, Le Puy is a magical place, a pilgrimage center for over a thousand years. The atmosphere in its streets, filled with pilgrims starting their journey, is palpably emotional. It's undoubtedly a start to a pilgrimage that elevates the spirit and prepares one for a long journey.

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Accommodations in Le Puy-en-Velay

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Le logis de la colombe

5.0

Ceyssac, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

Le gîte du Bessat 6/8 pers

4.9

15 Rue du Bessat, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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Le 43

4.8

43 Boulevard Saint Louis, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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Villa Hama

4.7

25 Rue du Vent l'Emporte, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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B&B HOTEL Le Puy-en-Velay

4.4

2 Av. Charles Massot, 43750 Vals-près-le-Puy, France

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Chateau de Durianne

4.4

13 rue du Séquoia Chateau de Durianne, 43700, 43700 Le Monteil, France

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ibis Styles Le Puy-en-Velay

4.4

47 Bd Maréchal Fayolle, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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ibis budget Le Puy-en-Velay

4.3

Tel.: 04, 25 Av. Charles Dupuy 71 02 83 41, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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L'Espaviot aux portes du Puy en Velay

4.3

7 Rue Auguste Souchon, 43000 Espaly-Saint-Marcel, France

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La Charmille

4.3

10 Rue du 11 Novembre, 43700 Brives-Charensac, France

Bed And Breakfasts The Epicurium

4.2

5 Rue du Bessat, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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Cit'hôtel Restaurant Le Chris'tel

4.2

15 Bd Alexandre Clair, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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Hôtel Restaurant Le Regina

4.2

34 Bd Maréchal Fayolle, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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Auberge de jeunesse

4.0

9 Rue Jules Vallès, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

Deltour Hôtel le Puy en Velay Brives

4.0

4 Rue de Genebret, Zone commerciale des Portes de Corsac, 43700 Brives-Charensac, France

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ibis Le Puy-en-Velay Centre

4.0

1 Av. d'Aiguilhe, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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Appart'Hotel Des Capucins SARL

3.8

29 Rue des Capucins, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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L'Evidence

3.8

3 Chem. des Alouettes, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

The Originals City, Hôtel Bristol, Le Puy-en-Velay

3.8

9 Av. Maréchal Foch, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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UNE COQUILLE ET L'OREILLER

3.8

15 Rue Raphaël, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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Villa Loriline

3.7

29Q Rue des Capucins, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay, France

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Routes that pass through Le Puy-en-Velay

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The Puy (Via Podiensis)

Le Puy-en-Velay - Saint-Privat-d'Allier

45.00 km 15.00 h Alta

From: Le Puy-en-Velay

To: Saint-Privat-d'Allier

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Gebennine Way

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil - Le Puy-en-Velay

18.50 km 6.17 h Baja

From: Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

To: Le Puy-en-Velay

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