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Previous Organise. The destination in video Brochure Interactive map Contact us Newsletter subscription. I research. My favorites 0. Historic site and monument. Show more pictures. Share on โฆ. This major cathedral complex has retained a large part of its medieval constructions, united by a colorful and very rich Romanesque cloister; this also includes the Cathedral Treasury.
A sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary since the first centuries of Christianity, Le Puy is gradually becoming one of the starting points for the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The cathedral and its district crown Mount Anis, an ancient volcano on the slopes of which the city was established in Gallo-Roman times.
At the end of the 10th century, the reputation of the city is fully affirmed around the devotion to a statue of the Virgin: Notre-Dame du Puy. Pilgrims from countries bordering France gather there in increasing numbers to continue towards Santiago de Compostela. This influx led to the church being enlarged twice in the 11th and 12th centuries.
A cloister was then built for the use of the Chapter the community of canons of the cathedral , who met there and constituted the bishop's council. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, the cloister underwent various restorations. From to , the architect Mallay carried out very important works of dismantling, reconstruction and restoration of the Romanesque decorations, continued by Mimey until the beginning of the 20th century, preserving the architecture's original spirit.
