Le Puy en Velay Cathedral visitor information
Puy-en-Velay Cathedral is one of the listed National Monuments of France. This page shows visitor information for the cathedral - for more information about the town and sights see Le Puy-en-Velay.
Romanesque cloister and art collection. The Cathedral was built between the end of the 11th century and the end of the 12th century to accommodate the influx of pilgrims who frequented this famous site. The 11th and 12th century Romanesque cloister adjoins the cathedral, which was restored from 1994 to 1999. It is remarkable for its capitals and the polychromy of its arches. The tour continues in the mâchicoulis building which houses the collection of religious art (13th to 18th century). Designated world heritage site by UNESCO.
Address & Contact
Cloître de la Cathédrale du Puy 3, rue du Cloître 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay
tél. : (33) (0)4 71 05 45 52 fax : (33) (0)4 71 04 98 25
Prices
Adults: 5€ Concessions: 3,50€
Opening times
May 20 to June 30: from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. July 1 to August 31: from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. September 1 to September 22: from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. September 23 to May 19: from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Other dates closed
January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25
More Information
- See Places to visit near Puy-en-Velay Cathedral for other places to visit nearby
- See Puy-en-Velay Cathedral on the National Monuments website.
The above information is kindly provided by (and copyright) National Monuments of France.
Tourist classifications for Le Puy en Velay Cathedral: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 3*; Recommended detour town (plus beau detour); 'Historical protected town centre' (secteur sauvegardé);
Suggested places to visit near Le Puy en Velay Cathedral, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
Le Puy-en-Velay 0km
Arlempdes 20km
Pradelles 31km
Allier gorges 31km
More suggestions: La Chaise-Dieu 34km; Lavaudieu 41km; Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez 47km; Brioude 48km; Thueyts 49km; Desaignes 50km; Meyras 50km; Antraigues-sur-Volane 52km; Jaujac 54km; Ambert 57km; La Garde-Guerin 58km; Saint-Etienne 59km; Aumont Aubrac 59km;
See these places and more on a map at places near Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy en Velay Cathedral tourism: sights and attractions nearby
Cathédrale Notre Dame et church de Saint-Michel (Le Puy-en-Velay) - religious monument (2km) : Prieuré de Saint Julien (Saint-Julien-Chapteuil) - religious monument (13km) : Eglise de Saint Georges (Saint-Paulien) - religious monument (14km) : Lac du Bouchet - site of natural beauty (17km) : Jardin de l’écomusée - remarkable garden (39km) : Cascade du Ray-Pic - site of natural beauty (42km) : Abbaye Saint-Andre (Lavaudieu) - religious monument (48km) : Basilique de Saint Julien (Brioude) - religious monument (48km) :
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