7 Off-the-Beaten Path Places to Explore in France
| June 19, 2015
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Le Puy-en-Velay
Located in South-Central France, right near the Loire River, Le Puy-en-Velay is a scenic town that is famous for its Medieval architecture and terracotta-red roofs that are visible from the overlook over the city. The famous statue Notre-Dame de France (made from 23 Russian cannons that were captured during the Siege of Sevastopol) sits on the hill above the town center. Le Puy-en-Velay is also famous for its Le Puy lentils, which are prized for their unique flavor, and used in many traditional goose and sausage dishes.
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