Up and out at 8.10 and sped off uphill to the Cathedral where we had the place to ourselves. Reminded us a bit of Italian cathedrals with the alternate black and white masonry. Then carried on up the many, many steps to the statue of the Virgin Mary built at the top of a volcanic lump of rock. The statue itself is made from 213 guns captured at Sebastopol and weighs 235 tonnes. Unparalleled views from the top of the volcanic region – at least 20 extinct volcanoes surround Le Puy. Also visited Church of St. Michael, stupidly built on another needle of volcanic rock. You have to be faithful to climb up there every day. After 4 hours looking around went back to the hotal for a well deserved rest.
Another adventure trying to find something edible. After a goodly walk we chose La Taverna ‘Maitre Kanter’, a vaguely French attempt to cater for Germans. We have been here nearly 4 weeks – the local markets are overwhelmed with an abundance of fresh vegetables yet the only ones we have been served have been haricot verts and cabbage. At the restaurant we shared a knuckle of gammon with roast potatoes – and no veg. 40€. Had a final drink at the hotel and went to bed. Cooler today 23C.
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| Le Puy cathedral after 325 large steps |
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| The cathedral half way up the Madonna and child. |
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| The ridiculous Church of St. Michel |
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| Good views around this - shame about the statue. |
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| The local distillery! |
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