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	Le Puy-en-Velay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Le Puy-en-Velay or Le Puy is a commune of south-central France, préfecture (capital) of the Haute-Loire département.
		After him, Le Puy was visited by Philip the Bold in 1282, by Philip the Fair in 1285, by Charles VI in 1394, by Charles VII in 1420, and by the mother of Joan of Arc in 1429.
		Le Puy is famous for a particular strain of green lentils, for its lace-making, and for its green liqueur "Verveine" flavored with verbena.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Le_Puy-en-Velay (1172 words)

	Le Puy-en-Velay -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Le Puy was a major (The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop) bishopric in medieval France, founded early, though its early history is legendary.
		Le Puy is famous for a particula strain of green lentils, for its lace-making, and for its green liqueur, Verveine," flavored with (Any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers) verbena.
		Le Puy is twinned with the town of (additional info and facts about Tonbridge) Tonbridge, (A division of the United Kingdom) England.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/le/le_puy-en-velay1.htm (566 words)

	Puy-en-Velay, Le. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Le Puy-en-Velay 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.
		The city grew after its shrine to the Virgin became (10th cent.) a major place of pilgrimage.
	www.bartleby.com /65/pu/PuyenVel.html (190 words)

	Le Puy-en-Velay -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Le Puy-en-Velay is situated in the Massif Central, at 2,067 feet (630 m) above sea level, 2 miles (3 km) from the left bank of the Loire River.
		It lies in the middle of a basin that is surrounded by basalt plateaus bristling with strange volcanic peaks.
		In French, le havre means “the harbor” or “the port,” and the city of Le Havre is the second largest French port.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9047481?tocId=9047481 (687 words)

	Le Puy-en-Velay : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Le Puy-en-Velay (usually shortened to Le Puy) is one of the most extraordinary sights in France.
		Le Puy today is a provincial city of steep cobblestone streets with lots of rather shabby buildings (many of which are being restored).
		In France, Le Puy is defined as the capital of lentils.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/lepuy-en-velay/0636010001.html (300 words)

	Le Puy en Velay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Le Puy area is an exceptional site where the city and the volcanic terrain join in perfect harmony, kept from the ravages of time and wars, the city has many unexpected surprises for it's visitors.
		Le Puy-en-Velay is also the beginning of the famous "Via Podensis" which goes all the way to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
		The cathedrale of Le Puy is classed in the World Heritage of UNESCO; one can also discover its XIIth century Cloister, it's museum of Religious Art and the medieval quaintness of the old city.
	www.antony.gilbert.btinternet.co.uk /le_puy_en_velay.htm (469 words)

	Others shrines in France : Le Puy-en-Velay
		Le Puy en Velay Loudes aerodrome at 10 mn from Le Puy.
		A santuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary was built in Le Puy en Velay as far back as the Early Middle Ages.
		An important town from an artistic and cultural point of view a congress and meeting centre, situated at the heart of a region of wide open spaces, Le Puy en Velay is an ideal starting point to discover a region which offers a wide range of leisure activities in the heart of the countryside.
	www.lourdes-fr.com /autres_sanctuaires/Alepuy.htm (587 words)

	Puy-en-Velay, Le on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Atop a lesser, needle-shaped rock is the Romanesque Church of St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, and at its foot is an 11th-century chapel.
		Christianity, humanism and myth: problems of interpretation in Sartre's Bariona ou le fils du tonnerre.
		Les sept coéquipiers de Kivilev franchissant mercredi la ligne Les sept coéquipiers de Kivilev sont arrivés une cinquantai.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/p/puyenv1el.asp (730 words)

	Culture in Auvergne
		Pilgrimages to Le Puy became more and more popular and the city even became one of the starting points along the route of Santiago de Compostella.
		Many pilgrims stopped in Le Puy to implore the fl Virgin, the statue which, according to the legend, was offered by Saint-Louis when he returned from the 7th crusade.
		Le Puy still has several buildings and private mansions that are typical of this period.
	www.cr-auvergne.fr /uk/auvergne/culture/villes/auvergne_culture_villes_puy.asp (219 words)

	Pilgrimage to the Black Virgin - Witamy na oficjanym portalu turystycznym Francji (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Bishops of Puy haved asked Popes to prolong the duration of the celebration.
		It is, at the same time, the face of Jesus, her son who "came to serve and to give his life for others".
		During the jubilee of Puy, the city celebrates Mary and her son, both "Servants of the Lord".
	pl.franceguide.com /thematiques/article.asp?z1=6cCjsBCZ&idc=18087&idth=20&niv= (429 words)

	Travel page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Le Puy en Velay is situated in the South of France, in the Haute Loire region.
		To reach Le Puy there are a variety of different methods of transport.
		However, if you are planning on travelling to Le Puy en Velay, it is always best to plan your route before starting out because you need to be sure where you are going on French motorways.
	www.teon.org.uk /contents/TGSG/!travele.htm (212 words)

	Encyclopedia: Le Puy-en-Velay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Le Puy-en-Velay or Le Puy is a commune of south-central France, pr fecture (capital) of the Haute-Loire d partement.
		According to a Martyrology compiled by Ado of Vienne and published in many copies in 858, a certain priest named George accompanied a certain Front, the first Bishop of P rigueux, when they were sent to Gaul.
		Agrevius, the 7th-century martyr from whom the town of Saint-Agr ve Chiniacum took its name, were really bishops.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Le-Puy_en_Velay (585 words)

	TV5 - Tour de France 2005 - Issoire - Le Puy-en-Velay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Puy-en-Velay is a great place to spend your holidays and discover an area where volcanic activity has rearranged the landscapes’ beauty, and where Man has built civil and religious monuments (castles, churches, abbeys...) that are amongst France’s most astonishing.
		Puy’s Cathedral is amazing, and its 12th century Cloister, its religious art museum, and the high-city environment are also to be discovered.
		Leaning against the Cathedral’s northern side, the Cloister was built at the same time as the church (11th and 12th centuries).
	www.tv5.org /TV5Site/tour2005/etape_en.php?id=21 (606 words)

	votre séjour en Haute-Loire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		YOUR STAY IN Prefecture of the Haute-Loire département, located 630 m above the sea level, Le Puy en Velay is a nice middle-size town (22,000 inhabitants).
		Le Puy en Velay has always known how to take advantage of its cultural heritage for its development.
		Le Puy, previous regional capital of the Velay, has an history closely linked to the Christendom.
	www.ladentelledupuy.com /uk/sejour.html (294 words)

	AllRefer.com - Velay, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Velay[vulA´] Pronunciation Key, region, E central France, in the Massif Central and partly in Haute-Loire dept. Partly volcanic in origin, the region has many high arid plateaus, some of startling beauty.
		Le Puy-en-Velay, the chief city and ancient capital (see Puy-en-Velay, Le), is set in a fertile basin.
		The region was held in turn by the counts of Toulouse and the English rulers of Aquitaine and was united with the French crown by Louis VIII in the 13th cent.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/V/Velay.html (192 words)

	Le Puy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Le Puy is the name, or part of the name, of several communes in France:
		Le Puy, in the Doubs département (INSEE 25474)
		Le Puy, in the Gironde département (INSEE 33345)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Le_Puy (119 words)

	Velay on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Andreï Kivilev en juillet 2001, à l'Alpe d'Huez Une minute de silence en hommage au coureur a été observée au Puy-en-Velay.
		Andreï Kivilev en juin 2001 à Grenoble Une minute de silence en hommage au coureur a été observée au Puy-en-Velay au dépar.
		Andreï Kivilev en juin 2001 à Grenoble Une minute de silence en hommage au coureur kazakh a été observée au Puy-en-Velay a.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/V/Velay.asp (563 words)

	Le Puy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Le Puy, built by faith of men, is a city of international renown: it was a departure point on the route to Santiago de Compostela, and its cathedral and Hôtel-Dieu are on UNESCO's list of humanity's world heritage.
		A cultural town of human proportions (21,000 inhabitants), Le Puy is the hub of an urban area of 60,000 people, an important centre for administration, commerce, education, culture and sport.
		By train: Le Puy is served by numerous direct links.
	www.auvergnecongres.com /UK/html/le_puy.htm (361 words)

	Holidays and tourism Haute Loire - Auvergne : accommodation, camping, gastronomy, leisure, vacation, week-end in Puy en ...
		Velay and its region combine a natural heritage and an exceptional culture in perfect harmony.
		As far as know how is concerned, the nimble fingers of Le Puy-en Velay's women, called "ponotes", lead us to the heart one of the region's specialties, the lace art of Le Puy, renowned for its fineness.
		In the castle's vestiges, you can still hear the voices of Polignac viscounts echoing, who were the opponents of the bishops of Le Puy.
	www.vacances-massifcentral.net /uk/htm/puy_velay.php (588 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		Passing by Le Puy is the Peak Puy Mary.
		I had suggested someone visit Puy-en- Velay and I think it was a trip report by that same guy, after he did go there.
		Le Mont Dore is a winter skiing, summer hiking kind of town.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34453654&numresponses=5&start=0 (1565 words)

	Shops1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Le Puy En Velay is situated in the South-East of France and is a small attractive town, visited by many tourists.
		There is one shop in Le Puy En Velay, which specialises in the lace called "Le Dentelle De Puy." There you can buy all the items mentioned and more.
		There aren't a great many shops in Le Puy En Velay, but there are a few restaurants and cafes situated near to the shops.
	www.teon.org.uk /contents/TGSG/!shopsen.htm (241 words)

	Le Puy-en-Velay : Attractions \| Frommers.com
		Le Puy is the historic center of the French lace industry; you'll find lace shops on every block.
		Under a 1931 local government ordinance, the display of this mark is a privilege reserved for the real thing.
		04-71-09-60-69); and Aux Souvenirs du Puy, 60 rue Raphael (tel.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/lepuy-en-velay/0636010029.html (140 words)

	Search Results for puy - Encyclopædia Britannica
		Le Puy-en-Velay is situated in the Massif Central, at 2,067 feet (630 m) above sea level, 2 miles (3 km) from the...
		French Socialist journalist and novelist, founder of Le Cri du Peuple (1871), which became one of France's leading Socialist newspapers.
		Tourist notes on this town in south-central France, highlighting its major attractions, restaurants, and accommodation facilities.
	www.britannica.com /search?query=puy&submit=Find&source=MWTAB (294 words)

	Overview: Geneva to le Puy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is therefore not a historic route but a bridging service between two points, a means of walking from Geneva to Le Puy-en-Velay on quiet, waymarked forest tracks, old lanes, footpaths and minor roads.
		Campsites in several places along the route, where it is also often possible to hire a caravan for the night.
		Rather solitary route where you are not likely to meet many other pilgrims at present though people living along the way report seeing at least one every day in the period April-September.
	www.csj.org.uk /route-geneva.htm (528 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Le Puy-en-Velay Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
		This meditarrenean plant was one of the first cultivated by man. It originates from Mesopotamia and at the beginning of Christianity it came to the Puy en Velay region.
		In 1996 the Puy lentil was classified so that you have proof of the original lentil.
		Le Puy is a major stop in the route to Santiago de Compostela since the 12th century.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/France/Auvergne/Le_Puy_en_Velay-110527/Local_Customs-Le_Puy_en_Velay-BR-1.html (294 words)

	Daily Telegraph (London, England): Follow in the pilgrims' footsteps; Le Puy-en-Velay - A stunning location in the ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Daily Telegraph (London, England): Follow in the pilgrims' footsteps; Le Puy-en-Velay - A stunning location in the Massif Central, lace-making and religion, green liqueurs and a ripe cheese trampled by spiders.
		Follow in the pilgrims' footsteps; Le Puy-en-Velay - A stunning location in the Massif Central, lace-making and religion, green liqueurs and a ripe cheese trampled by spiders.
		It is more than 1,000 years since the first pilgrims set off from Le Puy-en-Velay on the trek to Santiago de Compostela in Spain and this tradition gives the town a special atmosphere.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:78505387&refid=holomed_1 (253 words)

	Tour de France 2005 Stage 19 - GreatOutdoors.com
		As Guerini rode to the finish, Lance Armstrong rode behind his Discovery Channel team for the entire day without paying much attention to the breakaways, which posed no threat to his 81st yellow jersey.
		The rest of the day was about as exciting as watching the tar melting on the roads to Le Puy-en-Velay.
		Guerini grabbed his win after being in the first successful breakaway that took off at the 21-miles mark and worked well together until the final 1.2-miles.
	www.greatoutdoors.com /published/cycle/expeditions/tourdefrance2005stage19?rssfeed (506 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages
		We are planning to make day trips in the area, probably concentrating on the triangular area between Clermont-Ferrand, le Puy-en-Velay, Aurillac, and back up to Clermont-Ferrand.
		It is south-east of Le Puy-en-Velay, in a relatively wild and isolated area.
		Regarding the northern part of the Massif Central, around Puy du Dome: I stayed in the historic village of Murol, west of Issoire, and did some ski du fond in several areas around there in January.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34606403&numresponses=0&start=0 (285 words)

	Francekeys.com ® - Auvergne Region - Tourism, Leisure, and Travel in France
		Anchoring the center of France is the Massif Central, a rugged plateau of ancient granite and hardened lava, punctuated by vocanic peaks and deep river gorges.
		In the medieval town of Montpeyroux, one of the most beautiful villages in France, artisans can be found practicing their ancient crafts in the fortress tower.
		A major natural monument in the Auvergne is Puy de Dôme, an extinct volcano which rises 1,465 meters (4,807 feet), providing breathtaking views of the Puy mountain chain and the green plains below.
	www.francekeys.com /english/regions/auvergne.shtml (322 words)

	Hotels Le Puy En Velay, Haute-Loire Auvergne.
		Completely refurbished in the year 2000, this establishment offers you easy access to the protected ‘old town’ and the center of the Puy en Velay.
		The hôtel Le Val Vert and its staff are pleased to welcome you.
		The Ibis Le Puy en Velay hotel is located near Saint-Laurent church, close to the city centre.
	www.cybevasion.com /hotels/france/hotels_le-puy-en-velay_17703.html (357 words)

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