Chapelle St. Michel d'Aiguilhe

might be the beginning of the first Santiago pilgrimage

There are 268 steps to reach the Chapel, but they are quite flat and separated by some areas to have a short stop and rest for a minute. Some people say this was where the first Santiago de Compostela...

Unusual, fascinating

Built in 969, this church clings, seemingly miraculously, on the volcanic rock outcrop on which it is built. The chapel is dedicated to the Archangel Michael, the patron of mountaintops and other high...

climb is worth every step

This chapel set on an a tall rock in the center of Le Puy, is a gorgeous example of early medieval architecture. In addition, the view from the top is spectacular. The 268 steps are interspersed with ...

Another must-do in Le Puy

It's a little bit of work to climb the stairs to the top, but the wonderful views of Le Puy and its surroundings, and the beautiful little chapel at the top, make the effort worthwhile. There is also ...

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Original Text

We went quietly upstairs. At the beginning there are explanations of construction and development very well echo. Then you have to go up without difficulty Quietly worth paintings, te...