When you arrive in the Altiligérian capital, you'll be surprised by the rocky peaks for which it's famous: the Aiguilhe, Corneille and Mont Anis crags. These peaks have earned the city the appellation Mont-Saint-Michel des Terres. The upper town takes you out of time, with its narrow streets, staircases, cobblestones and homes dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. The change of scenery is further enhanced by the Renaissance festivities of the King of the Bird, held every year in mid-September. The 35-hectare protected area is home to the city's main monuments: the Romanesque cathedral, its 11th- and 12th-century cloister, the Saint-Jean baptistery, the Penitent chapel and the statue of Notre-Dame-de-France. In summer, the town takes on a spiritual dimension with the August 15 festival. 6 popes, 14 kings and millions of faithful have already come to worship at this religious event. Le Puy-en-Velay is also one of the historic departure points for the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, so it's not unusual to come across pilgrims with a shell hanging from their backpack. The Musée Crozatier, located in the lower town in the heart of the Jardin Public Henri-Vinay, is well worth a visit for its rich collections of sculptures, paintings and archaeology. When it comes to gastronomy, you're bound to find what you're looking for among the city's many restaurants. You'll be able to sample the famous AOC green lentils that chefs use in their recipes, as well as verveine du Velay, a local digestive liqueur renowned since the 19th century.

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