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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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.
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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
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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
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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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