Planned an escape to south of Lyon for a short holiday before temperature becomes too hot in southern Europe.
It is an old volcanic area with many extinct volcanic cones rising up everywhere, in a very forested area, and a few deep gorges.
I have chosen to stay at Puy en Velay, 2 hours south of Lyon, built on one of those volcanic cones.
The buildings in the old center spiral up the hill on cobblestone paths with buildings that evolved with time. Narrow fronted buildings each one is different from the next.
At the very top is the cathedral, a grand structure with a huge entrance arch. A further few long flights of steps lead to the main building, making one feel really small.
The Rock St Michel is a small volcanic cone in the town with an chapel built at the top. An easy hike up steps and be rewarded with a fantastic view of the town and the area around, volcanic cones popping up here and there.
Puy en Velay is a lively town, with a
covered cooked food hall, a small Wednesday and a big Saturday produce
market at place de Plot.
The town is very pleasant to wander around to admire the architecture and most shops sell French locally produced items.
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