The Majestic Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy: A Must-See Jewel of Le Puy-en-Velay

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, from the center of Auvergne, take the A75 motorway towards Le Puy-en-Velay. Follow the signs for Le Puy-en-Velay and exit at 'Le Puy-en-Velay - Centre'. Once you exit, continue straight on Avenue de la République, which will eventually turn into Boulevard de l’Ancien Comté. Follow the road until you see signs directing you to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy. There is parking available nearby, but be aware that it may incur costs (around €2-€5 depending on the duration). The cathedral is located at 2 Rue de la Manecanterie, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay.

• Public Transportation - Train

  For those using public transport, take the train from major cities in Auvergne to Le Puy-en-Velay. The train station in Le Puy is well-connected and upon arrival, exit the station. From there, you can take bus line 1 towards 'Centre-ville'. Get off at 'Place du Breuil', which is a short walk from the cathedral. Follow the signs to the cathedral, and you will reach Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy at 2 Rue de la Manecanterie. Please note that a train ticket may cost approximately €15-€30 depending on your departure location.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  Alternatively, you can take a regional bus from surrounding towns to Le Puy-en-Velay. Several bus companies operate routes into the city. Upon arriving at the main bus station in Le Puy-en-Velay, the cathedral is about a 15-minute walk away. Head southwest on Avenue de la République, continue onto Boulevard de l’Ancien Comté, and follow the signs to Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy at 2 Rue de la Manecanterie. If you take the bus from a nearby town, the fare usually ranges from €5-€10.