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The famous pilgrimage church and Cathedral of Notre-Dame du Puy stands at the foot of the Rocher Corneille, above the old town. Built towards the end of the 12th century, it shows a mingling of Auvergnat Romanesque and the style of southwestern France, with clear Byzantine influence. A broad flight of steps (19th century) leads up to the Cathedral facade, in multi-colored volcanic stone, and into the three-arched porch, which has 13th century paintings showing Byzantine influence on the vaulting. The steps end at the former main entrance to the Cathedral, which was walled up in 1780.
Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Romanesque;  Folk art exhibit;  Christian sites;  Architecture - Baroque or Rococo;  Religious treasury
Attractions within Le Puy Cathedral

Interior

The solemn effect of the interior of the Le Puy Cathedral is enhanced by the dark coloring of the stone, the dim light, the heavy vaulting and the high cupolas. On the Baroque high altar is the
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Cloister

In Le Puy, on the south side of the Cathedral is the cloister, with richly sculptured capitals. In the Chapelle des Morts, on the east side of the cloister, is a large 13th C wall painting.

In the
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