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Arlempdes
Arlempdes village ('most beautiful villages of France') is 27 km south of Le Puy-en-Velay, in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne region.
Tourist Information and places to visit
Arlempdes has two principal highlights:
- the chateau, which is open for guided visits in the summer. Sitting on the cliff above the small village, the 12th century chateau is now a ruin - it is especially worth visiting for the fine panoramic views it provides;
- the magnificent setting on a rocky outcrop over the upper reaches of the Loire River (the source of the river is just 30 km further).
Arlempdes itself is very small, and becoming increasingly prettified / renovated in recent years. The village is now largely dependent on tourism for its income. The little chapel and the Roman style church in the village merit a visit.
The town is also gaining a reputation for the theatrical events that are held in the courtyard of the chateau for a week each summer - the 'Festival de théâtre d'Arlempdes'.
The countryside around the village is very attractive, with volcanic rock appearing dramatically from the landscape of valleys, streams and rivers.
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Places to visit - Arlempdes
Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map: Arlempdes.
Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Arlempdes are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)
- Le Puy en Velay Attractive village at 20 km
- Pradelles Most beautiful village at 11 km
- See also Arlempdes (version Francais)
Tourist Classifications for Arlempdes
- Most beautiful villages in France
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