4 days/3 nights: Discovering the Pays du Velay
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4 days/3 nights: Discovering the Pays du Velay
FIRST DAY: Visit to Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay, a town in the heart of the Volcano
Afternoon: arrival at Puy-en-Velay
• Welcome of your group by a tour guide from the Land of Art and History,
departure for the walking tour of the town of Puy-en-Velay. Visit to Notre-Dame du Puy Cathedral, a masterpiece of Roman art (listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO) and discovery of the protected area.
During the visit, the tour guide will introduce you to the main sites/monuments of the city, the Corneille and Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe rocks, the Hôtel-Dieu listed as a world heritage site as part of the paths of Saint-Jacques-of Compostela. The history of a town of pilgrimages, crossroads for hiking, starting point of the GR 65, path to Saint-Jacques-de- Compostela in Spain.
Its know-how with the city's lace-making tradition, local products, AOP green lentils, the famous Velay verbena liqueur, a walk in the heart of a city with a thousand-year-old past.
• Installation at your hotel and dinner there.
Evening :
Discovery of the Illuminations Puy de Lumières, night show.
Puy de Lumières operating dates: from July 01 to September 11, 2022.
SECOND AND THIRD DAY:
Create your stay with day trips from
your choice :
• In the footsteps of Saint-Jacques 100 km.
• A fortress and an abbey, discovery of the Fortress of Polignac and La Chaise-Dieu.
• Discovery day of La Chaise-Dieu, Lavaudieu and Brioude.
• Emblavez it.
• In the country of General Marquis de La Fayette.
• The Sources of the Loire, along the wild Loire.
• Recreation at the old school and the castle of Bouzols.
• In the Land of the Righteous, History and memory on the Vivarais-Lignon plateau.
• From the ancient village to the medieval village, Saint-Paulien and Allègre.
• Country of Craponne-sur-Arzon.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Evening :
• Day 2 or 3. At nightfall: continuation of the “Puy de Lumières” walking tour, 7 major sites in the city are the natural screen of light displays.
FOURTH DAY :
Morning: Hôtel des Lumières Show
The Hôtel des Lumières returns for a magical third season. The largest digital art center in the region will offer 3 immersive scenographies with all the projection technologies which will adorn the walls and floors of the Hôtel Dieu, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site as part of the paths of Saint Jacques of Compostela. Compostela, the chapel in lights will unveil a show with unique projections on the vaults and ceilings, brought to life by exceptional play of colors. The miniature exhibition Cathedrals of Lights is renewed with the scenographies of the Region of Lights event, on 8 models reconstructed in 3D.
Welcome, tasting of local products:
• Tasting and presentation of the range of products from Distillerie Pagès, famous for its Verbena du Velay liqueur.
• The green lentil of Puy-en-Velay, AOP, video and welcome to the sales store of a famous cereal producer.
• Lunch in a restaurant in the city.
Afternoon :
• Return to your region.
FIRST DAY: Visit to Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay, a town in the heart of the Volcano
Afternoon: arrival at Puy-en-Velay
• Welcome of your group by a tour guide from the Land of Art and History,
departure for the walking tour of the town of Puy-en-Velay. Visit to Notre-Dame du Puy Cathedral, a masterpiece of Roman art (listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO) and discovery of the protected area.
During the visit, the tour guide will introduce you to the main sites/monuments of the city, the Corneille and Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe rocks, the Hôtel-Dieu listed as a world heritage site as part of the paths of Saint-Jacques-of Compostela. The history of a town of pilgrimages, crossroads for hiking, starting point of the GR 65, path to Saint-Jacques-de- Compostela in Spain.
Its know-how with the city's lace-making tradition, local products, AOP green lentils, the famous Velay verbena liqueur, a walk in the heart of a city with a thousand-year-old past.
• Installation at your hotel and dinner there.
Evening :
Discovery of the Illuminations Puy de Lumières, night show.
Puy de Lumières operating dates: from July 01 to September 11, 2022.
SECOND AND THIRD DAY:
Create your stay with day trips from
your choice :
• In the footsteps of Saint-Jacques 100 km.
• A fortress and an abbey, discovery of the Fortress of Polignac and La Chaise-Dieu.
• Discovery day of La Chaise-Dieu, Lavaudieu and Brioude.
• Emblavez it.
• In the country of General Marquis de La Fayette.
• The Sources of the Loire, along the wild Loire.
• Recreation at the old school and the castle of Bouzols.
• In the Land of the Righteous, History and memory on the Vivarais-Lignon plateau.
• From the ancient village to the medieval village, Saint-Paulien and Allègre.
• Country of Craponne-sur-Arzon.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Evening :
• Day 2 or 3. At nightfall: continuation of the “Puy de Lumières” walking tour, 7 major sites in the city are the natural screen of light displays.
FOURTH DAY :
Morning: Hôtel des Lumières Show
The Hôtel des Lumières returns for a magical third season. The largest digital art center in the region will offer 3 immersive scenographies with all the projection technologies which will adorn the walls and floors of the Hôtel Dieu, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site as part of the paths of Saint Jacques of Compostela. Compostela, the chapel in lights will unveil a show with unique projections on the vaults and ceilings, brought to life by exceptional play of colors. The miniature exhibition Cathedrals of Lights is renewed with the scenographies of the Region of Lights event, on 8 models reconstructed in 3D.
Welcome, tasting of local products:
• Tasting and presentation of the range of products from Distillerie Pagès, famous for its Verbena du Velay liqueur.
• The green lentil of Puy-en-Velay, AOP, video and welcome to the sales store of a famous cereal producer.
• Lunch in a restaurant in the city.
Afternoon :
• Return to your region.
Admission fees
Price of the service:
from €430 per person, all-inclusive package
(Base 25 people minimum).
from €430 per person, all-inclusive package
(Base 25 people minimum).
What is included
The price includes
– 3 nights in half board in a *** hotel based on a double room.
– 3 meals taken in a restaurant, 1/4 wine and 1 coffee included.
– The services of a tour guide for the 3-day visits.
– Entrances to monuments/sites according to the established program.
– A Puy de Lumières night show.
– Organization of excursions and reservation of service providers.
– Tourist tax.
– Welcome bags left at your hotel.
– 3 meals taken in a restaurant, 1/4 wine and 1 coffee included.
– The services of a tour guide for the 3-day visits.
– Entrances to monuments/sites according to the established program.
– A Puy de Lumières night show.
– Organization of excursions and reservation of service providers.
– Tourist tax.
– Welcome bags left at your hotel.
The price does not include
– the single room supplement
- transportation
– personal expenses.
- transportation
– personal expenses.
Pratical information
*** Hotels
- Groups welcome
Opening period
From 01 / 05 to 31 / 10.
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