Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral Complex Ticket

For art enthusiasts, the Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral Complex Ticket offers a unique opportunity to explore a stunning historical site, including a cloister and a chapter house during your visit.

Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral Complex Ticket

The Cathedral of Le Puy, situated in the picturesque region of Auvergne, has been recognized as a World Heritage Site due to its outstanding cultural significance within the French Way of St. James.

Your ticket grants you access to the Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral Complex, which features the notable cloister and the chapter house.

The gem of this complex is its exquisite Romanesque cloister, renowned as one of the prettiest in Western Europe. Constructed during the Carolingian period in the 12th century, it still showcases much of its vibrant polychromy from that era.

A visit to the chapter house is also worthwhile; here, you will find a 13th-century fresco illustrating the crucifixion.

Inside the church, several sacred art pieces enrich the cultural legacy of this significant stop on the Way of St. James pilgrimage.

Opening hours

The opening hours for Le Puy Cathedral are as follows:

15th May to 15th September

Operating hours: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm.Last admission: 30 minutes prior to closing.

16th September to 14th May

Operating hours: 9:30 am to 12:15 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm.Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.Closed days: Every Monday.Closed early on: 24th and 31st December at 4 pm.

Free admission

Admission to the Le Puy Cathedral is complimentary for the following groups:

EU citizens aged between 18 and 25.Children under the age of 18, regardless of nationality.

Additionally, free admission is granted to all visitors on the first Sunday of each month from January 1 to March 31, from November 1 to December 31, and during the third weekend of September.

To take advantage of the free admission, please visit the site’s ticket office and present the required document validating your eligibility.