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Le Puy-en-Velay

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Le Puy-en-Velay, France
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One of the principal starting points for the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, Le Puy-en-Velay is a heritage-dense town in south-central France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, known for its cathedral, its lace-making tradition, the green lentils grown in the surrounding area, and a locally produced verbena liqueur. The walkable centre holds a concentration of historic churches and listed buildings, with scenic viewpoints in the surrounding volcanic landscape.

  • Population22,718
  • Nearest water from center0.3 km
  • Nearest mountain from center3.1 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km1
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