The 6 Best Architectural Buildings in Haute-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

March 31, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in Haute-Loire, France including Abbaye de Pebrac, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay, Le Doyenne, La Tour des Anglais.
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1. Abbaye de Pebrac

Pebrac France
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Abbaye de Pebrac

2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Place du For Tentoonstelling Kazuifels Meer Dan de Moeite Waard, Le Puy-en-Velay France +33 4 71 05 45 52 http://www.cathedraledupuy.org
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4.5 based on 953 reviews

Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Reviewed By ALAN270548 - Lyon, France

A very historic cathedral the start at the start of the Pilgrimage to St Jacques de Compostale. Interesting architectural style. Well worth a visit a printed guide is available for 2 euros in English.

3. Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe

Rue du Rocher, 43000 Aiguilhe France +33 4 71 09 50 03 [email protected] http://www.rochersaintmichel.fr
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4.5 based on 719 reviews

Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe

4. Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay

3 rue du Cloitre, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay France +33 4 71 01 15 96 [email protected] http://cathedrale-puy-en-velay.monuments-nationaux.fr
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4.5 based on 275 reviews

Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay

The 11th and 12th century Romanesque cloister adjoins the Cathedral built between the end of the 11th and the end of the 12th century to accommodate the influx of pilgrims who frequented this famous site. It is remarkable for its capitals and the polychromy of its arches. The tour continues in the mâchicoulis building which houses a collection of religious art (11th to 18th century). Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > 15th May to 15th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 16th September to 14th May: closed on Monday, open from 9.30 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 6€; Free admission: minors under 18* ; 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or non-European permanent residents of France) *excluding school groups

5. Le Doyenne

4 Place Lafayette, 43100, Brioude France +33 4 71 74 51 34 [email protected] https://ledoyenne-brioude.fr/
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Le Doyenne

The "Brioude Chapter" gradually became the only temporal lord of the city, directly dependent on the King of France and the pope. He had at his head an abbot, a dean, a provost; in the course of time the function of abbot disappears, but continue the titles and functions of "Dean" and "Provost". The building dedicated to the Dean still exists today in its medieval structure with a significant part of its decor. In 1956 the ceiling with painted beams is classified as a Historic Monument. In July 2018, after major rehabilitation and development work, a project of 600 m² exhibition halls was created, allowing the development of an offer in Modern and Contemporary Art that does not exist in France. Auvergne. An exceptional exhibition was proposed in the summer of 2018, "CHAGALL, from the rooster to the donkey" was scenographed by the curator Jean-Louis PRAT. 40,000 visitors have crossed the doors of the Doyenne

6. La Tour des Anglais

Rue de la Tour, 43170 Saugues France +33 4 71 77 71 30 [email protected] http://www.saugues.fr/
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La Tour des Anglais

The English Tower is a centre of the history of Saugues. Look this medieval keep in perfect conservation, which dates from 1151. Every year, the Tower offers an privileged setting for high quality exhibitions. Discover this monument full of history to the terrace, which offer a single and impressive panorama on the village and Margeride.

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