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Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral and Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel

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Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral and Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel

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    August 25, 2018

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    The city is one of the oldest French centers for Marian pilgrimages and is picturesquely situated in the lovely volcanic area of the Velay and therefore has a corresponding cultural and touristic importance.
    The aim of the Marian pilgrims was a black Madonna in Notre Dame Cathedral. The Saint-Michel-d'Aiguilhe church is one of the most important and - due to its exposed location on an old volcanic vent - one of the most striking buildings in the city, alongside the cathedral.
    The pink Notre-Dame-de-France statue of Mary on the Corneille lava rock above the cathedral is also visible from afar.
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    August 13, 2015

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    Le-Puy-en-Velay, intersection of the Kölner Weg and the Via Gebennensis. From here, head west on Via Podiensis ...
    - Every morning at 7:00 Pilgrim Mass with subsequent introductory round
    - From 18:00 you can meet other pilgrims at Le Camino, near the cathedral, at a "Kir".
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    August 18, 2019

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    Le Puy-en-Velay is the largest town in the Haute-Loire department.
    Eye-catchers are of course the volcanic basalt peaks, on which succinctly picturesque buildings are enthroned - such as the cathedral …
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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