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Village guide · Haute-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 4 places to discover

A medieval village founded around a 9th-century Benedictine abbey, Blesle preserves its timber-framed houses and rich religious heritage in the Haute-Loire.

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The 4 must-see places in Blesle

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Saint-Pierre Abbey of Blesle Must-see

A former 9th-century Benedictine abbey, the founding institution of the village, whose abbey church survives.

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Timber-Framed Houses of Blesle Must-see

Medieval timber-framed residences lining the lanes of this Auvergne village.

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Clock Tower of Blesle

A former fortified gate of the village, a remnant of Blesle's old medieval defences.

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River Voireuze at Blesle

A small river running through the village, offering a peaceful setting on the edge of the Haute-Loire.

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