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Photos: Chapel of St Michael d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy

This gallery of 71 photos accompanies our article on the Chapel of St Michael d'Aiguilhe in Le Puy, Auvergne, France. Built in 962 and enlarged in the 12th century, this pilgrimage chapel stands atop a rock pinnacle 260 feet high. It contains a marvelous carved portal and frescoes. All photos marked © Sacred Destinations are available for licensing. Click any image to enlarge, or just start at the beginning for a virtual tour!


Distant View
View from Southeast
View from Southeast
View from Southeast
View from South
Chapel of St. Clair
Chapel of St. Clair
View from Below
The Climb
Site of an Oratory
Pilgrim Stairs
Pilgrim Stairs
Pilgrim Stairs
Pilgrim Stairs
At the Entrance
Portal Reliefs
Portal Reliefs: Mermaids and Vines
Path
Path
South Exterior
Masonry Detail
Path with a View
Path with a View
Southwest Exterior
Southwest Exterior
Entrance Door
Entrance
Narthex and Ambulatory
Narthex and Ambulatory
Ambulatory
Interior View
Interior View
Interior View
Ambulatory and Nave
Ambulatory Capital
Choir Vault Frescoes
Choir Vault Frescoes
Choir Vault Frescoes
Choir Vault Frescoes
Choir Vault Frescoes
Choir Vault Frescoes
Choir Vault Frescoes
Choir Frescoes
Choir Frescoes
Choir Frescoes
Choir Fresco: Resurrection of the Dead
Choir Fresco: Kingdom of Heaven
Choir Fresco: Kingdom of Heaven
Choir Frescoes
Treasury
Treasury
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Chapel Frescoes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay



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