Le Puy-en-Velay
One of the principal starting points for the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, Le Puy-en-Velay is a heritage-dense town in south-central France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, known for its cathedral, its lace-making tradition, the green lentils grown in the surrounding area, and a locally produced verbena liqueur. The walkable centre holds a concentration of historic churches and listed buildings, with scenic viewpoints in the surrounding volcanic landscape.
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- Population22,718
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
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Le Puy-en-Velay: quick answers
Where is Le Puy-en-Velay?
Le Puy-en-Velay is in Haute-Loire, France.
How do you get to Le Puy-en-Velay?
The nearest airport is Chaspuzac, Haute-Loire (LPY), about 21 min away by road. The nearest train station is Le Puy-en-Velay, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Le Puy-en-Velay?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C34°F. The wettest month is November, with about 103 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Le Puy-en-Velay?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 86 restaurants, 21 cafés and 21 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Le Puy-en-Velay?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include La Chaise-Dieu, Saugues and Arlempdes. Le Puy-en-Velay is listed among the day trips from Lyon.