Highlights in Puy-en-Velay and its surroundings in Haute-Loire

Puy-en-Velay and its surrounding area have built their tourist destination in the event dimension. With many events, especially in summer, enjoy your stay through festivals, exhibitions and also the many activities in the Velay region! With major events not to be missed…

Destination events

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Notre-Dame du Puy Cathedral during Puy de Lumières

05 July 15 September 2024

Puy of Lights

Le Puy-en-Velay

Experiencing Le Puy-en-Velay means discovering the first light destination in France. Puy de Lumières enhances 9 emblematic heritage sites until midnight every summer evening. At the bend of a square, historical monuments, in the heart of a botanical garden, on a volcanic chimney more than 2 million years old or even on the Loire – 1st river...

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Archery competition at the Renaissance Festival of the King of the Bird in Puy-en-Velay

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18 September 22 September 2024

The Renaissance Festival of the Bird King

Le Puy-en-Velay

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. Through a popular festival of high cultural significance, the city takes the pretext of an ancient and authentic archery competition to immerse itself in its glorious past. See you from September 18 to 22, 2024. 4…

The La Chaise-Dieu sacred music festival in August

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21 August 31 August 2024

The Chaise-Dieu festival

The Chaise-Dieu

Every end of summer since 1966, the La Chaise-Dieu sacred music festival brings together thousands of music lovers and internationally renowned artists in the heart of the Velay highlands, around this small village where the majestic Saint-Abbatiale shines. Robert. One of the most important classical music festivals in France An exceptional heritage loaded with…