At 736km in length, Le Chemin du Puy is one of the longest Camino routes and you would need 4-5 weeks to complete the full route. Our Chemin du Puy articles will help inspire you to walk this breathtaking route, which starts in Le Puy-en-Velay in France. Le Chemin du Puy joins the Camino Frances in Saint-Jean-Pied de Port on the French side of the Pyrenees. Along this route, you can immerse yourself in local French cuisine, speak a few words of French and enjoy the sleepy towns along the spectacular route. Important sites to see include the cathedrals and abbeys in Le Puy-en-Velay, Conques, Figeac, Cahors.
A Unique Region on the Chemin du Puy The Aubrac region is a stunning area in the southern Massif Central of France, located along the famous Chemin du Puy, the French equivalent to the popular Camino de Santiago. It extends across three départements—Cantal, Aveyron, and Lozère—and belongs to three different régions: Auvergne, Midi-Pyrénées, and Languedoc-Roussillon. […]
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The Le Puy Camino, known in French as Le Chemin du Puy, is an adventure that offers both breathtaking landscapes and a test of one’s physical and mental stamina. This route, rich in history and natural beauty, starts in the picturesque town of Le Puy-en-Velay in France and stretches over 736 km or 470 miles
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Le Puy-en-Velay Video The Le Puy Camino, or Via Podiensis, is one of the most popular Camino routes from France. Known for its stunning landscapes and spiritual significance, this route promises an unforgettable journey for pilgrims. Starting in Le Puy-en-Velay The adventure begins in Le Puy-en-Velay, a beautiful city in central France. This historic destination
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The Camino de Santiago, or Way of Saint James, has been a pilgrimage route for centuries. Pilgrims across Europe have travelled to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, following various Camino routes that developed over time. One of the most famous and scenic routes is the Le Chemin du Puy, the Via Podiensis or Le Puy
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Le Puy-en-Velay, located in central France, is a beautiful town that marks the start of the famous Chemin du Puy, one of the main routes of the Camino de Santiago. Known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture, Le Puy-en-Velay offers an unforgettable experience for pilgrims and tourists. A Heritage Gem The upper
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Cahors: A medieval jewel on Le Puy Way Cahors is on the Le Chemin du Puy Camino and is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the way. Le Puy Way is the most popular of the Camino routes in France and covers a distance of 713km from Le Puy en Velay to
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Chemin du Puy from Conques to Cahors video Today we travel along the magical Le Puy Camino in this Conques to Cahors video. The video takes viewers through the Via Podiensis. Conques and the Abbey of Sainte Foy has been a pilgrimage destination for many centuries. It is believed that the relics of Sainte Foy,
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Chemin du Puy through the villages of France video Be inspired for your next adventure thanks to this video through the beautiful villages of France along the Chemin du Puy. Le Puy Camino is one of the most popular Camino de Santiago routes across France. Since Medieval times, pilgrims take to the trail from Le
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