Coming to Velay means discovering a territory of large natural spaces and unique heritage sites. Visitors, you will be charmed by Le Puy-en-Velay, European capital of hiking trails. Saint-Jacques and true heritage gem nestled in the heart of the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region

Your stay will be unforgettable

in the Puy-en-Velay agglomeration

This is where it begins your trip to Puy-en-Velay to discover all its wonders. Find the essentials for your stay here! Between remarkable heritage to visit, highlights and events not to be missed, culinary specialties to taste, you will remember your vacation in Puy-en-Velay!

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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Le Puy-en-Velay

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

The Notre-Dame de France statue

View of the rock and the Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel

The Rocher Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe

View of the Crozatier museum in Puy-en-Velay

The Crozatier museum

Visit the Chaise-Dieu and its exhibition of Flemish tapestries

Visit La Chaise-Dieu

View of the Polignac fortress

The Fortress of Polignac

On the GR70 path to Stevenson

Stevenson's Path

Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

The arrival of the Trail Saint-Jacques under the Puy-en-Velay cathedral
13 June 15 June 2025

The Trail of Saint-Jacques by UTMB

From Gévaudan to Puy-en-Velay
Notre-Dame du Puy Cathedral during Puy de Lumières

Puy of Lights

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