from multiple influences (Byzantine, Romanesque, Moorish, Southern, etc.), the monuments of the Haute-Loire are unmissable in the department and bear witness to its rich architectural heritage. These buildings, built over time, have adapted their configurations to the various terrains that hosted them and have gone through centuries of turbulent history.
21 private castles of Haute-Loire open their doors
Thanks to the Historic home et The Historic Route of the Auvergne Castles, two major associations of owners of historical monuments, an unprecedented tourist offer has just been born: the Historic Homes Passport. A hundred private castles in Auvergne, including 21 in Haute-Loire thus open their doors to the general public as part of guided and commented tours. Download the app Wivisits to know more.
The top monuments to visit in Haute-Loire
3 Stars in the Michelin Guide
The famous Michelin green guide, keen on heritage, scours the territory in search of nuggets 3 stars. The nominees are:
Witnesses of the past for a trip
in history
Whether at the top of a Volcanic dyke at Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel, in the old town of Le Puy in the heart of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Le Puy which seems suspended above the void, at the top of the keep of the Fortress of Polignac, in the beautiful Brioude basilica or on the tour of theAbbey of La Chaise-Dieu… In Haute-Loire, we travel from treasure to treasure throughout history, through a built heritage that transports us between spirituality and traditions.
The favorite monument of the French
After a fine 4th place in the final in 2014 (ahead of Mont-Saint-Michel!), the rock and its Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel was once again in the selection of Stéphane Bern's program "The favorite monument of the French" on France 2 in 2022. He finished once again in 4th place.
Secrets shared about our favorite monuments
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Why Polignac is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France?
By Géraldine, August 01, 2023
Reading time: 15 min.
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A hike in the mystical Aubépin Valley
By Laure, on 26 Dec 2022
Reading time: 6 min.
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Feel the serenity of the largest Romanesque basilica in Auvergne, in Brioude
By Laura, on 23 Sep 2022
Reading time: 3 min.
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The Camino de Santiago, as if you were with “Le Camino”
By Sebastian, on 12 Sep 2022
Reading time: 8 min.
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I tested for you the audioguides of the Rocher Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe
By Géraldine, on Sep 12, 2022
Reading time: 7 min.
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Le Puy-en-Velay, cradle of bobbin lace
By Laura, on 12 Sep 2022
Reading time: 4 min.
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Secrets of castles in Haute-Loire
By Marie, on 08 Sep 2022
Reading time: 6 min.
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The Haute-Loire, conducive to letting go in an idyllic place
By Géraldine, on Sep 08, 2022
Reading time: 4 min.
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Brush up against the birds of prey at Rochebaron castle
By Géraldine, on Sep 08, 2022
Reading time: 5 min.
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We give you 6 good reasons to come to Saugues!
By Sebastian, on 08 Sep 2022
Reading time: 1 min.
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The Place of Memory, a place dedicated to the history of the Righteous and the resistance
By Marie, on 01 Sep 2022
Reading time: 4 min.
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Immerse yourself in history with the Marquis de Lafayette
By Lolita, August 22, 2022
Reading time: 3 min.
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The fortress of Saint-Vidal, an exceptional 5-star hotel in Auvergne
By Sebastian, August 08, 2022
Reading time: 8 min.
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Le Puy-en-Velay through the lens of our Instagrammers
By Laure, on August 08, 2022
Reading time: 3 min.
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Roadtrip: the secrets of the villages of Haute-Loire by motorbike?
By Laure, on August 04, 2022
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The fascinating “Terre de Géants” show in Le Puy-en-Velay
By Mary, August 04, 2022
Reading time: 4 min.
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A trip like no other aboard a tourist train
By Géraldine, August 03, 2022
Reading time: 2 min.
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12 experiences to live in Haute-Loire
By Marie, on July 29, 2022
Reading time: 8 min.
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"My castle life": meeting with three lords of Haute-Loire
By Laure, on July 29, 2022
Reading time: 5 min.
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By Sebastien, on July 28, 2022
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A trip to the Gorges de l'Allier in vintage mode
By Laure, on July 26, 2022
Reading time: 5 min.
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The castle of La Rochelambert, a witness to history in Saint-Paulien
By Laure, on July 25, 2022
Reading time: 10 min.
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What to do in Haute-Loire when it rains?
By Marie, on July 22, 2022
Reading time: 3 min.
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The “Most beautiful villages in France”
By Laure, on July 22, 2022
Reading time: 5 min.
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A weekend on the Ally plateau, west of Haute-Loire
By Sebastien, on July 21, 2022
Reading time: 10 min.
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The wild Loire in 2 days to discover the first castles
By Laure, on July 19, 2022
Reading time: 2 min.
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In the secrets of the heritage of La Chaise-Dieu
By Lolita, on July 11, 2022
Reading time: 4 min.
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