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Things To Do in Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay Attractions
Le Puy is the historic center of the French lace industry; you'll find lace shops on every block. But to be assured of handmade authenticity, look for the words DENTELLE DU PUY. Under a 1931 local government ordinance, the display of this mark is a privilege reserved for the real thing. You'll see a number of shops in town.
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame
This Romanesque cathedral was conceived as a shelter and prayer site for medieval pilgrims heading to the religious shrines of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. Marked by vivid Oriental and Byzantine influences, it's worth a visit. The cloisters contain carved capitals… - Religious Site
Chapelle St-Michel-d'Aiguilhe
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…



