European Heritage Days in Haute-Loire
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Edition 2024 — JEP Haute-Loire
The 41st edition of the European Heritage Days was held on September 21 and 22, 2024, in Le Puy-en-Velay and throughout Haute-Loire. The cathedral cloister and the lower room of the Machicoulis building were open for free, the Crozatier Museum offered free access to all its collections, and the National Bobbin Lace Workshop-Conservatory welcomed visitors for exceptional demonstrations.
41st edition - Heritage of routes, networks, and connections
The 2024 edition of the European Heritage Days in Le Puy-en-Velay allowed for the (re)discovery of the treasures of this major stopover city on the Ways of Saint James of Compostela.
Cathedral and cloister
On September 21 and 22, the Centre des Monuments Nationaux offered a free tour around the polychrome galleries of the Romanesque cloister, in the Chapter House, then a descent into the large underground room of the Machicoulis building. Free entry was at 3 rue du Cloître, with a single exit through the underground passages, into the cathedral staircase.
Crozatier Museum
The Crozatier Museum opened its doors for free on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, unveiling its rich and varied collections in its four galleries: history, fine arts, lace, and science and technology.
Lace Workshop-Conservatory
The National Bobbin Lace Workshop-Conservatory of Le Puy-en-Velay opened its doors on Sunday, September 22, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4 pm, offering an immersion into this centuries-old know-how.
Highlights
Highlights of the 2024 edition
- Cathedral cloister: free guided tour of the Romanesque galleries and the lower room of the Machicoulis
- Crozatier Museum: free access to all collections
- Lace Workshop-Conservatory: demonstrations of bobbin lace
- Heritage sites of Haute-Loire: opening of castles, churches, and chapels throughout the department
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Where does it take place — JEP Haute-Loire
Centre historique du Puy-en-Velay et sites patrimoniaux de Haute-Loire
2 place du Clauzel, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay