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Things to see in Le Puy-en-Velay (France): 59 places and when to go
Le Puy-en-Velay is a town in France, and this site lists 59 places in and around it, mainly Nature (44), History (8), Temples (4). The best known are Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy Cathedral and Musée Crozatier. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.0447, 3.8835
- Places
- 59 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (44) · History (8) · Temples (4) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 121 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mont Devès, at 1,421 m.
What to see in Le Puy-en-Velay
The places in and around Le Puy-en-Velay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Saint Michel d'AiguilheChurch located in Haute-Loire, in France596 m
- Le Puy CathedralCathedral located in Haute-Loire, in France142 m
- Musée CrozatierMuseum in Le Puy-en-Velay, France690 m
- Château de Lavoûte-PolignacCastle8.1 km
- Statue de Notre-Dame de FranceMonumental sculpture317 m
- Chapelle Saint-Clair d'AiguilheChapel located in Haute-Loire, in France482 m
- Château de La RochelambertCastle11 km
- Mont DeniseInactive volcano in the Massif Central, Haute-Loire, Auvergne, France; preceded by the Orgues d'Espaly on the left2.7 km
- Abbaye du Monastier-sur-GazeilleAbbey located in Haute-Loire, in France15 km
- Distillerie Maurin-VeyDistillery1.8 km
- Musée des croyances populairesLe Monastier sur Gazeille, France15 km
- BertaudVolcano11 km
- Chemin de Régordane, Le Puy - LandosHiking11 km
- GR 70Long distance hiking route in France7.4 km
- ChouvetVolcano8.9 km
- De Lafarre à ApinacHiking9.6 km
- Distillerie PagèsDistillery6.3 km
- FarèreVolcano12 km
- Huche PointueVolcano12 km
- La BanariaVolcano8.2 km
- La ChabonneVolcano5.1 km
- La GardeVolcano14 km
- La Garde ChamardVolcano9.4 km
- La Garde ChaspuzacVolcano12 km
And the other 35, by what you come to do:
- Nature: La Garde d'Aunac, La Garde de Céreyzet, La Garde de Doue, La Garde de Fay, La Garde de Lacussol, La Garde de Mons, La Garde de Moutet, La Garde de nave, La Garde de Sinzelles, La Garde de Tallobre, La Garde des Baraques, La Garde des Ceyssoux, La Garde Durbe, La Garde Piavade, La Garde Varennes, La Vesseyre (Bains), La Veysseyre, Lampiney, Le Bouchillou, Le Croustet, Le Gascou, Le Martolet, Le Suc (Bains), Le Suc (Saint-Privat-d'Allier), Mont Bayt, Mont Devès, Mont Fracelier, Montjus, Montpignon, Pey Vey, Peyrouse, rocher Corneille, Rocher d’Aiguilhe, Suc de Miceselle
- Stargazing: Observatoire du Betz
When to go to Le Puy-en-Velay
The best time to visit Le Puy-en-Velay is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulBest time15:06
- AugBest time13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecPossible8:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. In April, 58 of the 59 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Le Puy-en-Velay
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 121 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Brioude19 places48 km
- Saint-Étienne48 places58 km
- Vernoux-en-Vivarais15 places64 km
- Davézieux34 places67 km
- Olliergues15 places72 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Le Puy-en-Velay?
The best known: Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy Cathedral, Musée Crozatier, Château de Lavoûte-Polignac, Statue de Notre-Dame de France. In all, 59 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Le Puy-en-Velay?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35.
How do you get to Le Puy-en-Velay?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 121 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Le Puy-en-Velay as the destination and these 59 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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