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Chapel of St Michael dAiguilhe, France

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Year: 962. Height: 100 meters.

In the tiny French town of Le Puy-en-Velay is the famous chapel St. Michael dAiguilhe. This place was known for its unusual location around the world. It was built on the top of the hill whose height is 100 meters. To get up on the top of the rock and watch the old chapel close, you have to climb the long staircase, which consists of 268 steps. The courageous tourists who are not afraid of the long and steep staircase are rewarded on the summit - from this rock, the unforgettable panorama opens up to the tiny town and its surroundings.

Chapel of St Michael dAiguilhe, France The construction of the chapel began on the orders of Bishop Puy in 962. In this way he wanted to celebrate the important event - the return from the pilgrimage of St. Michael. The first building was a small chapel with three apses. In the 12th century the religious structure was considerably expanded. Apart from two chapels and the bell tower, the ambulance was built here.

The hill, on the summit of which is the old chapel, is an important archaeological object. During the excavation, the archaeologists have established that the Roman temple was still standing on the top of the hill in ancient times. Here the inhabitants of Old Rome sacrificed the Mercury of God. The chapel has many secrets that even the experienced explorers are amazed. In the middle of the 20th century the scientists discovered the hiding with the sacred Christian relics in the research work. Today, all visitors can see these valuable finds in the main chapel. Next - Potala Palace


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ATM bankomat: 'Caisse d'Epargne Le Puy Pannessac' located in 0.6 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Super U' is located in 0.42 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Super U' in 0.42 km
Supermarket: 'Super U' in 0.42 km
Parking: 'Parking du Marché Couvert' in 0.73 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie Savajols' in 0.18 km
Police station: 'Gendarmerie Nationale' in 0.56 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Cartal Guy' in 0.15 km
Railway station: 'Gare de Bas-Monistrol' in 34 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Loudes Airport LPY - in 9 km
 »  Boutheon Airport EBU - in 62 km
 »  Brenoux Airport MEN - in 67 km
 »  Vals-Lanas Airport OBS - in 68 km
 »  Chabeuil Airport VAF - in 86 km
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Best hotels near Chapel of St Michael dAiguilhe

Villa Loriline

Located in 0 km from Chapel of St Michael dAiguilhe
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Rooms: 2
Each room includes free Wi-Fi access and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A continental breakfast is served … More: photo, rates and booking
ibis budget Le Puy En Velay

Located in 1 km from Chapel of St Michael dAiguilhe
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Rooms: 82
Decorated in a modern style, the guest rooms all have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproofing and a desk. Free toiletries are … More: photo, rates and booking
Hôtel l'Ermitage

Located in 2 km from Chapel of St Michael dAiguilhe
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Rooms: 20
Each spacious guest room is equipped with cable TV, a telephone, free Wi-Fi connection and a private bathroom. Some rooms feature a minibar and views … More: photo, rates and booking
La Charmille

Located in 3 km from Chapel of St Michael dAiguilhe
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Rooms: 2
All rooms at La Charmille feature wooden floors, a wardrobe and a TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom offers free toiletries. A … More: photo, rates and booking

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