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The birthplace of General Lafayette (who played a crucial role in the American War of Independence) is here in a tiny Auvergne village.

The site of “Potence d’Allègre” is the name given to the astonishing remains of one of the castles built at the summit of the Baury volcano.

Village center

This part offers a beautiful view of the village of Saint-Pal-de-Senouire. We can see the Saint-Paul church which sits at the top of the rocky promontory on which the village was built.

The abbey of La Chaise-Dieu is a former Benedictine abbey. It is a jewel of southern Gothic. Located in the village of La Chaise-Dieu, it was built during the 11th century. The complex is made up of several buildings gathered around a cloister. Complete visits are organized. Information can be found here: https://www.abbaye-chaise-dieu.com/visites/

This town, like so many others in the department of La Haute-Loire, is located at the foot of a volcano. The department has more than 500. This once very prosperous village is dominated by "La Potence". This name is given to the particular ruins of its medieval castle, which dominates the village.

14th century fortified house bearing the label "Maison des Illustres". This is where General La Fayette was born. The park, labeled "Remarkable Garden", is one of the few in Haute-Loire to be open to the public. http://www.chateau-lafayette.com/

The village of La Chaise-Dieu is nestled on a granite promontory, more than 1000 meters above sea level. Saint-Robert Abbey and its Sacred Music Festival are worth the detour.