Le-Puy-En-Velay is a commune of south-central France, capital of the Haute-Loire département.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 20,500
• Is the center of an old lace industry, as well as traditional brewing and leather industries
• It was an old capital of Velay and an episcopal see from the 6th cent
• Was a major bishopric in medieval France, founded early, though its early history is legendary

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe Chapel
• Cathedral of Notre-Dame
• Castle de Polignac
• Museum Crozatier