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Chapelle St-Michel-d'Aiguilhe
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| Hours | May-Sept daily 9am-6:30pm; Apr and Oct to mid-Nov daily 9:30am-noon and 2-5:30pm; Feb-Mar daily 2-5pm | ||
| Location | Atop the Rocher St-Michel | ||
| Phone | 04-71-09-50-03 | ||
| Prices | Admission 2.75€ ($4) adults, 2.25€ ($3.30) students, 1.25€ ($1.80) children 13 and under | ||
| Season | Closed mid-Nov to Jan except during occasional events | ||
Frommer's Review
This 10th-century chapel, perched precariously atop a volcanic spur that rises abruptly from hilly terrain, is one of the city's most dramatic sights. It sits on the northwestern perimeter of Le Puy. Reaching the summit requires a long climb up rocky stairs. When you get here, you'll be struck by the Oriental influences in the floor plan, the arabesques, and the mosaics crafted from black stone. On view are some 12th-century murals and an 11th-century wooden depiction of Christ.
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| Frommer's France 2010 | |
| 0 stars | Frommer's Recommended | |
| 1 stars | Frommer's Highly Recommended | |
| 2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended | |
| 3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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