What to See and Do in Le Puy en Velay

Le Puy en Velay, most commonly referred to as Le Puy, is a small town in southern France with a fascinating history and heritage.

It has been an important religious centre for centuries now as it’s where one of the Camino routes in France starts. The UNESCO-protected route leads pilgrims on a journey of over 1,000km to Santiago de Compostela where Saint James is supposedly buried.

Le Puy is also famous for its own kind of green lentil as well as for the lace-making craft.

It is a charming place that will transport you to another time. Here’s what you can do and see in Le Puy.