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Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne

Published: 20.07.2026

which is said to have healing powers.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/437c477a78f94e60d88b57206edde8ac_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Notre-Dame Cathedral</figcaption></figure><p>Thus, Puy is one of the oldest Marian pilgrimage sites in France. </p><p>We also visited the cloister of the cathedral, for which there was even a German flyer with a description. Otherwise, it’s usually an advantage to understand French...</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/af25f447cf67ee36d2d85011155eeca5_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Cloister</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>High above the town, on the rocky summit of Rocher Corneille, stands a 22.7-meter tall statue of the Madonna, Notre-Dame de France.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/c996d6839f7b819b2719b6c131902d33_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Notre-Dame de France</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>It was cast from the iron of 213 Russian cannonballs that Napoleon III had seized during the Crimean War.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/d62e344883533d7de471693f53053de1_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Notre-Dame de France</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>We made our way up and enjoyed the view. You can also climb inside the hollow statue, but the windows are quite small, and the visibility is limited, making the climb up the spiral staircase not very worthwhile.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/ff8702dae89cc21c6623a787e733b104_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>View from Notre-Dame de France</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>Back at the foot of the rock, we visited the immersive show Compostela, which is located in the former Hôtel Dieu.</p><p>You can choose from various presentations that are projected around the room.</p><p>We saw “Liberté, j'écris ton nom” about freedom movements throughout history</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/44989906467312f1ca63251c3239e4e6_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Liberté, j'écris ton nom</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>and another show that presented Impressionist art in music and images.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/7459c790f420dbb63a32d9bf3b5816bb_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Impressionist Show</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>To conclude, there was still a projection in an old chapel that we liked best because it fit the space so well.</p><p>You could make yourself comfortable on loungers to better see the ceiling.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/3969f0a00e40e524c40a8b358c48f737_large.jpg' alt='Immersive Show at Hôtel Dieu' /><figcaption>Immersive Show at Hôtel Dieu</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>Afterward, we were able to check out the exhibit at the Hôtel Dieu about the history of the cathedral and the former hospice.</p><p>This was very modern, but unfortunately, not everything was functioning as it should...</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/c5a50426d2d4b3ea7d9325d1ad764711_large.jpg' alt='Old Pharmacy - Exhibit Hôtel Dieu ' /><figcaption>Old Pharmacy - Exhibit Hôtel Dieu</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>We took a stroll through the beautiful old town, which reminded us a lot of Mont St. Michel - but it was noticeably less crowded.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/c23ad40d9e488d33845295ca272901b9_large.jpg' alt='Le Puy-en-Velay ' /><figcaption>Le Puy-en-Velay</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>A peaceful alternative to the city center was the park
which is said to have healing powers.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/437c477a78f94e60d88b57206edde8ac_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Notre-Dame Cathedral</figcaption></figure><p>Thus, Puy is one of the oldest Marian pilgrimage sites in France. </p><p>We also visited the cloister of the cathedral, for which there was even a German flyer with a description. Otherwise, it’s usually an advantage to understand French...</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/af25f447cf67ee36d2d85011155eeca5_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Cloister</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>High above the town, on the rocky summit of Rocher Corneille, stands a 22.7-meter tall statue of the Madonna, Notre-Dame de France.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/c996d6839f7b819b2719b6c131902d33_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Notre-Dame de France</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>It was cast from the iron of 213 Russian cannonballs that Napoleon III had seized during the Crimean War.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/d62e344883533d7de471693f53053de1_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Notre-Dame de France</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>We made our way up and enjoyed the view. You can also climb inside the hollow statue, but the windows are quite small, and the visibility is limited, making the climb up the spiral staircase not very worthwhile.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/ff8702dae89cc21c6623a787e733b104_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>View from Notre-Dame de France</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>Back at the foot of the rock, we visited the immersive show Compostela, which is located in the former Hôtel Dieu.</p><p>You can choose from various presentations that are projected around the room.</p><p>We saw “Liberté, j'écris ton nom” about freedom movements throughout history</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/44989906467312f1ca63251c3239e4e6_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Liberté, j'écris ton nom</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>and another show that presented Impressionist art in music and images.</p><p><br /></p><figure> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <source type='image/avif'></source><source></source> <img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/7459c790f420dbb63a32d9bf3b5816bb_small.jpg' /> <figcaption>Impressionist Show</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>To conclude, there was still a projection in an old chapel that we liked best because it fit the space so well.</p><p>You could make yourself comfortable on loungers to better see the ceiling.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/3969f0a00e40e524c40a8b358c48f737_large.jpg' alt='Immersive Show at Hôtel Dieu' /><figcaption>Immersive Show at Hôtel Dieu</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>Afterward, we were able to check out the exhibit at the Hôtel Dieu about the history of the cathedral and the former hospice.</p><p>This was very modern, but unfortunately, not everything was functioning as it should...</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/c5a50426d2d4b3ea7d9325d1ad764711_large.jpg' alt='Old Pharmacy - Exhibit Hôtel Dieu ' /><figcaption>Old Pharmacy - Exhibit Hôtel Dieu</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>We took a stroll through the beautiful old town, which reminded us a lot of Mont St. Michel - but it was noticeably less crowded.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/c23ad40d9e488d33845295ca272901b9_large.jpg' alt='Le Puy-en-Velay ' /><figcaption>Le Puy-en-Velay</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>A peaceful alternative to the city center was the park
Jardin Henri Vinay
Jardin Henri Vinay
.<p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/9c49e3d7cf18953ca6ad7d48192cde5d_large.jpg' alt='Jardin Henri Vinay' /><figcaption>Jardin Henri Vinay</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>We walked further to the town hall, which is located in a beautifully designed square with many seating options.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/84bec47e72b984cc125538a4c635b07c_large.jpg' alt='Town Hall' /><figcaption>Town Hall</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>We took a break in the motorhome before heading out later in the evening for the light show
.<p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/9c49e3d7cf18953ca6ad7d48192cde5d_large.jpg' alt='Jardin Henri Vinay' /><figcaption>Jardin Henri Vinay</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>We walked further to the town hall, which is located in a beautifully designed square with many seating options.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/84bec47e72b984cc125538a4c635b07c_large.jpg' alt='Town Hall' /><figcaption>Town Hall</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>We took a break in the motorhome before heading out later in the evening for the light show
Puy de Lumière
Puy de Lumière
which started around 10:30 PM.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/6bc2534b07a521127706e71609fc1963_large.jpg' alt='Rocher Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe' /><figcaption>Rocher Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>In Puy, five stations were illuminated with projectors.</p><p>There was also appropriate music.</p><p>We went from Rocher Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe to the cathedral.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/5d036878943d7198284dd78927020d45_large.jpg' alt='Cathedral' /><figcaption>Cathedral</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>In both shows, the history of the place was narrated.</p><p>At Place du Plot, there was a show about local specialties.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/df4cebab912636906ac2cb83c0528522_large.jpg' alt='Place du Plot' /><figcaption>Place du Plot</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>The show at Musée Crozatier was our favorite. It tells about the museum's collections.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/b21dab975add27f96917f64819be2faf_large.jpg' alt='Musée Crozatier' /><figcaption>Musée Crozatier</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>Finally, we went to the Église des Carmes, whose neo-Gothic façade was illuminated with a show about the landscape and traditions of the area.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/31b3999c37e5397a56df27194bdd8e5c_large.jpg' alt='Église des Carmes' /><figcaption>Église des Carmes</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>The light shows are held every evening from July to mid-September and are all free to access. </p></div>
which started around 10:30 PM.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/6bc2534b07a521127706e71609fc1963_large.jpg' alt='Rocher Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe' /><figcaption>Rocher Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>In Puy, five stations were illuminated with projectors.</p><p>There was also appropriate music.</p><p>We went from Rocher Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe to the cathedral.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/5d036878943d7198284dd78927020d45_large.jpg' alt='Cathedral' /><figcaption>Cathedral</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>In both shows, the history of the place was narrated.</p><p>At Place du Plot, there was a show about local specialties.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/df4cebab912636906ac2cb83c0528522_large.jpg' alt='Place du Plot' /><figcaption>Place du Plot</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>The show at Musée Crozatier was our favorite. It tells about the museum's collections.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/b21dab975add27f96917f64819be2faf_large.jpg' alt='Musée Crozatier' /><figcaption>Musée Crozatier</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>Finally, we went to the Église des Carmes, whose neo-Gothic façade was illuminated with a show about the landscape and traditions of the area.</p><p><br /></p><figure><img src='https://img1.vakantio.de/uploads/31b3999c37e5397a56df27194bdd8e5c_large.jpg' alt='Église des Carmes' /><figcaption>Église des Carmes</figcaption></figure><p><br /></p><p>The light shows are held every evening from July to mid-September and are all free to access. </p></div>
Station on the Camino de Santiago and medieval old town with slopes
Station on the Camino de Santiago and medieval old town with slopes
Église des Carmes
Église des Carmes
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Puy en Velay
Puy en Velay
Cloister
Cloister
Notre-Dame de France
Notre-Dame de France
Notre-Dame de France
Notre-Dame de France
View from Notre-Dame de France
View from Notre-Dame de France
Liberté, j'écris ton nom
Liberté, j'écris ton nom
Impressionist Show
Impressionist Show
Immersive Show at Hôtel Dieu
Immersive Show at Hôtel Dieu
Old Pharmacy - Exhibit Hôtel Dieu
Old Pharmacy - Exhibit Hôtel Dieu
Jardin Henri Vinay
Jardin Henri Vinay
Town Hall
Town Hall
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Wohnmobilstellplatz am Bahnhof
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Pilgerzentrum
Le Puy-en-Velay, Frankreich
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Kathedrale Notre-Dame
Le Puy-en-Velay, Frankreich
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Kreuzgang der Kathedrale Notre-Dame
Le Puy-en-Velay, Frankreich
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Notre-Dame de France
Le Puy-en-Velay, Frankreich
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Compostela immersive Show
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Hôtel Dieu
Le Puy-en-Velay, Frankreich
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Jardin Henri Vinay
Le Puy-en-Velay, Frankreich
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Le Puy-en-Velay, Frankreich
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Le Puy-en-Velay, Frankreich
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Place du Plot
Le Puy-en-Velay, Frankreich

Our next destination was the town of Puy-en-Velay, the capital of the Haute-Loire region.

Our motorhome parking spot was right by the train station and bus terminal, overlooking the old town. The path to get there wasn't very far, but it did have some steep sections...


View from the parking lot by the train station


Nonetheless, we set off on foot and first stopped at the quiet garden café of the Pilgrim Center. Several paths to the Camino de Santiago from France intersect here, and many pilgrims begin or take a break at Le Puy-en-Velay.

Puy en Velay


The Notre-Dame Cathedral, built in the 11th century, was established as a stop on the way to Santiago de Compostela, which we visited next.


Notre-Dame Cathedral

Inside the church, there is a Black Madonna and a

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  • Puy de Lumière mit mehreren Lichtprojektionen
  • Jardin Henri Vinay
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