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Enjoy an exceptional stay in Puy-en-Velay and visit a city with a thousand-year-old UNESCO heritage.
Exploring
Le Puy-en-Velay
Between picturesque streets, majestic cathedral and panoramic views, immerse yourself in an authentic experience combining history, spirituality and breathtaking landscapes.
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Our major itineraries
In Puy-en-Velay, take the big start on our legendary paths like the Stevenson Trail GR®70 or towards Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle GR®65.
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In VELAY
From medieval castles to charming villages and breathtaking natural panoramas, the destination is full of gems to explore.
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in white water
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hiking
The destination promises adventures rich in discoveries, between historical heritage, bucolic trails and a unique communion with nature.
Passion
two wheels
The natural landscapes of Velay offer breathtaking cycling and mountain biking tours!
Events in Velay
Major events
Raymond Depardon Exhibition
01 mai21 September 2025
La Chaise-Dieu is continuing its cycle of exhibitions featuring great photographers with, from May 1 to September 21, 2025, in collaboration with the Magnum Agency, an event exhibition featuring 95 photographs by the famous photographer.
Raymond Depardon ExhibitionThe Trail of Saint-Jacques by UTMB
13 June15 June 2025
Go against the current of the GR65 to reach Le Puy-en-Velay. This is the goal of the participants who take this legendary, world-famous route. Different events, races or hikes allow you to experience your Spiritrail quest.
More informationCOMPOSTELLA
14 June01 November 2025
Welcome to Compostella, the largest digital art center in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, located within the Hôtel-Dieu Cathedral complex in Le Puy-en-Velay. Compostella unveils its immersive scenographies using the latest technology.
Japan, archipelago of the arts
21 June 202504 January 2026
In 2025, the Crozatier Museum invites you on an exotic and refined journey to the Land of the Rising Sun. More than 400 Japanese pieces are a testament to a captivating civilization.
Japan, Archipelago of ArtsJean Dubuffet, The Daily Challenge
28 June02 November 2025
From June 28 to November 2, 2025, Le Doyenné de Brioude presents a new exhibition entitled “Jean Dubuffet, The Daily Challenge”, bringing together more than fifty works, including paintings, sculptures and graphic works.
Puy of Lights
04 July14 September 2025
Puy de Lumières highlights 9 iconic heritage sites until midnight every summer evening.
More informationFrench Downhill Sports Championship
14 July18 July 2025
The French Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddle Sports Federation (FFCK) has chosen the Velay region and the Allier Gorges for the French Downhill Championship, which will take place from July 14 to 18, 2025.
Interpeople
22 July27 July 2025
Traveling around the world in 7 days is possible in Puy-en-Velay with the international folklore festival: Interfolk.
More informationThe Nights of Saint-Jacques
24 July26 July 2025
The greatest artists of the French scene meet in Puy-en-Velay for the Nuits de Saint-Jacques, in the unique setting of the Henri Vinay garden.
More informationCraponne Country Festival
26 July27 July 2025
The 100% Country music festival in Craponne-sur-Arzon takes place every year on the last weekend of July.
More informationThe Basaltics
30 July02 August 2025
The Nuits Basaltiques festival takes place in Puy-en-Velay every year in July with 4 evenings dedicated to traditional music and dance from Auvergne and other regions.
More informationCeltic Festival in Gévaudan
07 August09 August 2025
The festival showcases talented artists inspired by Celtic music with 3 days of concerts.
Celtic festival in GévaudanThe Chaise-Dieu festival
20 August30 August 2025
Every late summer, the Sacred Music Festival of La Chaise-Dieu brings together thousands of music lovers and internationally renowned artists in the heart of the high plateaus of Velay.
More informationThe Renaissance Festival of the Bird King
17 September21 September 2025
The town of Puy-en-Velay plunges back into the Renaissance every year in September with the Renaissance Festivals of the King of the Bird. See you from September 18 to 22, 2024.
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12 days / 11 nights
The Way of St. James: From Puy-en-Velay to Conques
14 days / 13 nights
The Stevenson Trail on foot: From Puy-en-Velay to St-Jean-du-Gard
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