Le Puy-en-Velay

Le Puy-en-Velay is located approximately 270 miles (435 kilometers) from Paris, the country's capital, and about 70 miles (113 kilometers) from Lyon.

The Le Puy Cathedral and Rocher Corneille are good places to spend a little time while in Le Puy-en-Velay.

To enjoy Auvergne in all it's richness, drive a little further out to experience the natural and cultural sights around Le Puy-en-Velay. You may also wish to check out Langeac, 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the east, and Tence 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the west.

Around 35 miles (56 kilometers) to the northeast of Le Puy-en-Velay is Saint-Etienne, a regional center where you go see Cathedral of Saint Charles Borromeo, Saint-Etienne Golf Club and Musee d'Art et d'Industrie. If you have enough time, it's worth investigating Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Zenith Saint-Etienne Metropole and Musee des Beaux-Arts before you return to Le Puy-en-Velay.

A surefire way to really understand a region is by exploring its past. Make the time to visit the traditional villages while you are here.

If you are in the area in the colder months, have a go at some of the local wintersports including cross-country skiing and skiing. These activities are available in the Auvergne.

At the end of your holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay, you'll be sure to bid this place a fond "Au revoir / À bientôt" But be comforted by the fact that you'll be heading home with wonderful memories that you can enjoy for years to come.