Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy
Romanesque cathedral with Eastern influences and a grand stairway, a World Heritage Site as part of the Routes of Santiago.
Le Puy-en-Velay, France
Le Puy-en-Velay: airports, things to do and where to stay
Le Puy-en-Velay, the capital of Haute-Loire, rises among volcanic peaks crowned with churches and statues. It is the starting point of the Via Podiensis to Santiago de Compostela and is known for its green lentils and lace.
Le Puy-en-Velay airports
From the airport to central Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay-Loudes airport is about 10 km from central Le Puy-en-Velay.
Taxi
There is no public transport and no taxis waiting, so book one before you arrive. The ride to Le Puy-en-Velay takes about 15 min.
Le Puy-en-Velay
Things to do in Le Puy-en-Velay
Rocher Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe
10th-century chapel perched on top of a volcanic needle, reached by about 268 steps.
Statue Notre-Dame de France
Large statue of the Virgin on the Rocher Corneille, cast from the iron of Crimean War cannons. You can climb inside it.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Le Puy-en-Velay?
Le Puy-en-Velay is served by Le Puy-en-Velay-Loudes (LPY).
How far is the airport from central Le Puy-en-Velay?
Le Puy-en-Velay-Loudes airport is about 10 km from central Le Puy-en-Velay.
How do I get from the airport to central Le Puy-en-Velay?
From Le Puy-en-Velay-Loudes airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Le Puy-en-Velay?
Highlights of Le Puy-en-Velay include Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy, Rocher Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe, and Statue Notre-Dame de France.
Photo credits
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy: Clément Bardot, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rocher Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe: Hélène Grenier, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Statue Notre-Dame de France: Provence13, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons