Light is what makes us alive, energetic, and happy, is it not? Even more, at night, when light startles the eyes and moves the emotions. Le Puy is an old French town with lots of historical and cultural monuments that are worth seeing. To make things even better, these multiple heritage locations throughout the city are illuminated at night, forming a one-of-a-kind video mapping attraction.
It is the seat of the Bishop of Le Puy and forms the highest point of the city. The Cathedral bears architectural styles from a period of 1, years 5thth century , which gives it an individual, rich appearance. It is a great site to watch the sound and light show since it has 3-dimensional images modeled onto the ornamentation of the monument. The Library is positioned on the shore of the river Loire, which makes the light show on this spot a unique experience.
Spectators will be able to contemplate the reflections in the water and take priceless images β a real living watercolor. Here you will see the story of Marquis de Lafayette, born near Le Puy-en-Velay, a military officer and revolutionary on both shores of the ocean β in France and the USA. Blue, white and red will shine, melt, spread and form diverse symbols and shapes β a celebration of the Republic!
The museum will awake in a fantastic dance of various wild animals, plants, ancient inventions, and artifacts β as in a surrealistic fairytale! The most important spot in town where all the people gather together β the old Plot Square will also host the light show at night. The chapel is located on top of meters-high volcano rock. It was built in and was dedicated to Archangel Michael as he is the patron of mountaintops. On the rock, you will see the birth of the volcano and the battle between St.
Michael and the dragon. On the semi-preserved bridge, visitors will be able to see flora and fauna of the river Loire. They will travel from the spring of the river through France, cross mountains and visit the old castles of the French kings. Finally, spectators will dive with the stream into the Atlantic ocean. Inaugurated at the end of the XIX century, the Puy-en-Velay Theater was built in Italian style and today is listed as a historical monument.
