Le Puy-en-Velay

A rainy morning at Place du Plot, where colorful arcades provide shelter. The Cathedral is the perfect spot to escape the downpour before climbing Rocher Corneille. In the afternoon, stay dry inside Musée Crozatier. We end the day at the mystical Saint-Michel rock, whose silhouette appears especially dramatic in the mist.

A crisp winter day begins in the cool upper town. After the Cathedral, climbing Rocher Corneille offers far-reaching views despite the cold. We warm up at Musée Crozatier in the afternoon. Since the sun sets around 17:00, we enjoy the golden light at Rocher Saint-Michel just as dusk falls.

This cycling tour combines the upper town's heritage with the green surroundings. After visiting Hôtel-Dieu, follow the Borne valley on gentle paths. At midday, discover the Chibottes, fascinating dry-stone shelters in the Vals vineyards, before returning through the lush city park.

A refreshing bike ride through the Borne valley despite the rain. Starting at Hôtel-Dieu, we cycle carefully on wet paths towards Borne Tal. By midday, we reach Chibottes de Vals, where the ground might be muddy. We finish with a relaxed loop through the Musée Crozatier park as the rain slowly subsides.

A wintry bike ride through cool Auvergne. We start well-layered from Hôtel-Dieu. The ride through Borne valley is refreshing but requires focus due to potential frost. At Chibottes de Vals, we enjoy the winter silence before returning to town to warm up and ending the day in the park.

By car, you can easily explore the landmarks surrounding Le Puy. After the Saint-Michel chapel, drive to the imposing Fortress of Polignac. In the afternoon, head to the hidden Beaume waterfall in the wild countryside. Complete your day with a visit to the Pagès distillery to discover the region's famous herbal liqueur.

A relaxed day by car, protected from the rain. We start at Saint-Michel chapel, where the view of the wet city is fascinating. The Fortress of Polignac looks particularly imposing in the rain. In the afternoon, we visit Cascade de la Beaume, which is exceptionally powerful after the downpours, before ending at the warm Pagès Distillery.

A wintry drive around Le Puy. We start at Saint-Michel chapel, whose volcanic rocks are often coated in frost. The Fortress of Polignac offers clear views over the winter landscape. After visiting the frozen Cascade de la Beaume, we warm up with a tour of the Pagès Distillery.