Le Puy-en-Velay Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

You’ll probably want to seek out the historically relevant sites during your holiday in Le Puy-en-Velay. While you’re in this walkable area, why not also enjoy all of the sights in the area?

Based on our travel expertise, Historic quarter of Le Puy-en-Velay is a top guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens. L’Abbaye de La Chaise Dieu is a short walk away.

In Le Puy-en-Velay, there are 55 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Landmarks like L’Abbaye de La Chaise Dieu and Cathédrale Notre Dame & Cloister in Le Puy-en-Velay might be worth a visit. Cultural venues include Musée Interactif Hotel-Dieu and Musée Crozatier. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Le Puy Cathedral and Statue of Our Lady of France.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has a national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Le Puy-en-Velay, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Le Puy-en-Velay, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.