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Experience an exceptional start to 2025 in Le Puy-en-Velay and its region. Discover a unique heritage and punctuate your stay with the city's many activities.

12 reasons to come to Velay in 2025

12 reasons to come to Velay in 2025

12 reasons to come to Velay in 2025
Discover the art of living in Velay

Your EN VELAY magazine is available!

Your EN VELAY magazine is available!
This winter, treat yourself to a cocooning moment

This winter, treat yourself to a cocooning moment

This winter, treat yourself to a cocooning moment
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Visit

Le Puy-en-Velay

Between picturesque streets, majestic cathedral and panoramic views, immerse yourself in an authentic experience combining history, spirituality and breathtaking landscapes.

View of the Notre-Dame de France statue in Puy-en-Velay
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The Notre-Dame de France statue

The Notre-Dame de France statue
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Notre-Dame du Puy Cathedral

Notre-Dame du Puy Cathedral
View of the rock and the Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel
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The Rocher Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe

The Rocher Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe
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Take the start of

Saint-Jacques of Compostela

In Puy-en-Velay, adventure on the Chemin de Saint-Jacques begins at the foot of the cathedral, between historic streets and palpable spirituality. A departure full of tradition and emotion.

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Organize your visit

Organize your visit
View of Le Puy-en-Velay, capital of the footpaths Saint-Jacques of Compostela

Make his Saint-Jacques

Make his Saint-Jacques
View of Le Puy-en-Velay, European capital of railways Saint-Jacques of Compostela

GR®65 From Puy-en-Velay to Conques

GR®65 From Puy-en-Velay to Conques

To discover

In VELAY

From medieval castles to charming villages and breathtaking natural panoramas, the destination is full of gems to explore.

La Chaise-Dieu Abbey drone view

The jewel of the Chaise-Dieu

40 minutes from Puy-en-Velay

The jewel of the Chaise-Dieu
Hike towards the summit of Mont Mézenc

His majesty, Mount Mezenc

45 minutes from Puy-en-Velay

His majesty, Mount Mezenc
View of the Polignac fortress

The Fortress of Polignac

10 minutes from Puy-en-Velay

The Fortress of Polignac
The Sainte-Marie des Chazes chapel in the Allier gorges

The Allier gorges

20 minutes from Puy-en-Velay

The Allier gorges
The Loire gorges

The Loire gorges

15 minutes from Puy-en-Velay

The Loire gorges
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Mountain biking in Allier at the Rochegude chapel

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The destination promises adventures rich in discoveries, between historical heritage, bucolic trails and a unique communion with nature.

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two wheels

The natural landscapes of Velay offer breathtaking cycling and mountain biking tours!

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in white water

Between the Loire and the Allier, come and enjoy a refreshing break with our many water activities.

Events in Velay

Major events

Across the fields: a unique exhibition at Puy-en-Velay

12 November 202405 January 2025

After the exhibition Self-portraits. From Cézanne to Van Gogh in partnership with the Musée d'Orsay, which was a great success in 2023 with more than 57 visitors, the Musée Crozatier in Puy-en-Velay is once again welcoming a famous cultural institution.

The 15 km from the puy

04 May04 May 2025

The 15 km of Le Puy is a foot race which takes place in the heart of Le Puy-en-Velay and consists of a loop to be covered twice.

The 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.

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Puy of Lights

04 July14 September 2025

Puy de Lumières highlights 9 iconic heritage sites until midnight every summer evening.

Interpeople

21 July27 July 2025

Traveling around the world in 7 days is possible in Puy-en-Velay with the international folklore festival: Interfolk.

The 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.

Craponne 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.

Basaltic Nights

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.

Celtic Festival in Gévaudan

07 August09 August 2025

The festival showcases talented artists inspired by Celtic music with 3 days of concerts.

The 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.

The 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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Find all the stays in Velay, whatever you want: sport, relaxation, culture, festivals...

Vellave Excellence Package

2 days / 1 nights

Vellave Excellence Package

Vellave Excellence Package
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Stay in my beautiful countryside

Stay in my beautiful countryside
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2 days / 1 nights

Gourmet stay

Gourmet stay
The Pilgrim Le Puy Conques

12 days / 11 nights

The Way of St. James: From Puy-en-Velay to Conques

The Way of St. James: From Puy-en-Velay to Conques
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14 days / 13 nights

The Stevenson Trail on foot: From Puy-en-Velay to St-Jean-du-Gard

The Stevenson Trail on foot: From Puy-en-Velay to St-Jean-du-Gard