Velay
Velay is a region in Haute-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and has an elevation of 947 metres. Velay is situated nearby to the locality Marlanges, as well as near the hamlet Lachaux.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Église de l’Assomption de La Chapelle-Geneste and Fontaine du 17ème.
Église de l’Assomption de La Chapelle-Geneste
Church
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Église de l’Assomption de La Chapelle-Geneste is a church.
Fontaine du 17ème
Fountain
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Fontaine du 17ème is a fountain, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Velay.
La Chaise-Dieu
Railway station
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La Chaise-Dieu is a railway station, which is situated 3 km southeast of Velay.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Chapelle-Geneste and La Chaise-Dieu.
La Chapelle-Geneste
Village
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La Chapelle-Geneste is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.
La Chaise-Dieu
Village
La Chaise-Dieu is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France. Its inhabitants are called Casadéens, from the Latin name of the city. La Chaise-Dieu is situated 2½ km southeast of Velay.
Cistrières
Village
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Cistrières is a commune in the Haute-Loire department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeast central France. Cistrières is situated 4 km west of Velay.
Velay
- Type: Region
- Also known as: “Le Velay”
- Location: Haute-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
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Latitude
45.33333° or 45° 20′ northLongitude
3.66667° or 3° 40′ eastElevation
947 metres (3,107 feet)Open location code
8FQ58MM8+8MGeoNames ID
2970215
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