Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy-en-Velay

Name: Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe
Address: 17 rue Charles Rocher, Le Puy-en-Velay, 43000, France
Telephone: +33 4 71 09 50 03

#3 among attractions in Le Puy-en-Velay

Top attraction, Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place, More...

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Facts and practical information

Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe is a chapel in Aiguilhe, near Le Puy-en-Velay, France. The chapel is reached by 268 steps carved into the rock. It was built in 969 on a volcanic plug 85 metres high. The surface on top of the plug is 57 metres in diameter. ()

Local name: Église Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe Completed: 969 (1055 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°3'0"N, 3°52'58"E

Address

17 rue Charles RocherLe Puy-en-Velay 43000 France

Contact

+33 4 71 09 50 03

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Day trips

Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Puy Cathedral, Musée Crozatier, St. Lawrence Church, Statue de Notre-Dame de France.

~1720 ftS
Romanesque cathedral with striped facade
Le Puy Cathedral, Le Puy-en-Velay
9 min walk • Le Puy Cathedral, formally known as Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy, is an architectural treasure nestled in the heart of Le Puy-en-Velay, France. This historic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its unique blend of Romanesque architecture...
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum
Musée Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic French city of Le Puy-en-Velay, the Musée Crozatier is a cultural gem waiting to be discovered. This museum, housed in a splendid 19th-century building, offers a rich tapestry of art and history that reflects the region's heritage...
~1370 ftSW
Church
St. Lawrence Church, Le Puy-en-Velay
7 min walk • The Saint-Laurent church is a Catholic church located in Puy-en-Velay, France. It houses, in the choir, a tomb containing the entrails of the Constable Bertrand Du Guesclin.
~1200 ftSE
Historical place, Memorial
Statue de Notre-Dame de France, Le Puy-en-Velay
6 min walk • The statue of Notre-Dame de France is a monumental cast iron work located in the city of Le Puy-en-Velay in France. Built between 1856 and 1860, from cannons captured during the siege of Sebastopol and on the plans of Jean-Marie Bonnassieux, it was...
~870 ftE
Bridge
Pont de Roderie, Le Puy-en-Velay
5 min walk • The Roderie bridge is a bridge located in Aiguilhe, France.
~1650 ftS
45°2'45"N • 3°53'5"E
Cloître de la Cathédrale du Puy-en-Velay, Le Puy-en-Velay
8 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe?

Nearby attractions include Pont de Roderie, Le Puy-en-Velay (5 min walk), Statue de Notre-Dame de France, Le Puy-en-Velay (6 min walk), St. Lawrence Church, Le Puy-en-Velay (7 min walk), Cloître de la Cathédrale du Puy-en-Velay, Le Puy-en-Velay (8 min walk).

Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy-en-Velay

Facts and practical information

Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Le Puy Cathedral, Le Puy-en-Velay

Musée Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay

St. Lawrence Church, Le Puy-en-Velay

Statue de Notre-Dame de France, Le Puy-en-Velay

Pont de Roderie, Le Puy-en-Velay

Cloître de la Cathédrale du Puy-en-Velay, Le Puy-en-Velay

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe?