St. Michel d'Aiguilhe Le Puy, France

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View of Saint Michael's Chapel from the southeast. The large square section with the pyramidal roof is the original 10th-century sanctuary; the portal and tower were added in the 12th century. David Joyal all photos →

Built in 962 and enlarged in the 12th century, St Michel d'Aiguilhe ("St. Michael of the Needle") is a pilgrimage chapel perched atop a rock pinnacle 260 feet high.

Location map of St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy, France. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy, France. Click to enlarge.

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Le Puy, France
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Page Title
St. Michel d'Aiguilhe
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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