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Pradelles
Pradelles village ('most beautiful villages of France') is 30 km south of Le Puy-en-Velay, in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne region.
Tourist Information and places to visit
At the southern edge of the Haute-Loire department, near Lozere and the Ardeche, Pradelles is situated on the edge of the volcanic chain of Deves, and overlooks the Allier Valley.
The church at Pradelles - the Church of Notre-Dame - was long the home to a cult that developed around a statue found buried nearby. By the early 17th century the location had become a well known pilgrimage town, with various miracles attributed to Notre-Dame. The story continued until 1793 when revolutionaries threw the statue in a fire - although it was retrieved it needed extensive renovation. The best day to visit the town is the 15 August when the statue is carried in procession around Pradelles.
The town has few other 'highlights' except for the chapel and belltower, and the far-reaching views, but is a very pleasant town well-deserving of a visit. Pradelles is also well placed for exploring the Gorges de l'Allier, the path carved by the upper reaches of the Allier river, and for pursuing the numerous outdoor activities that are popular in the region eg hiking, cycling and canoeing.
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Travel, hotels and holiday gites, Pradelles
See the Visit Pradelles section above for gites and hotels local to the area. For more general French travel options, see the Gites in France listings, or French holidays for other holidays, and Travel to France for ferries, Pradelles car-hire, eurotunnel, cheap flights etc.
Places to visit - Pradelles
- Arlempdes Most beautiful village
- Le Puy en Velay Attractive village
- Pradelles Most beautiful village
Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)
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Pradelles : Haute-Loire : Auvergne
