frieze and tympanum sculpted above the entrance to the saint-michel chapel at the top of the aiguilhe rock near le puy-en-velay

ages aiguilhe ancient architecture art auvergne basalt building catholic central chapel christian church climb compostela culture decorated door entrance europe facade france frieze haute height heritage hill historical history landmark loire massif medieval michel middle old pilgrimage pilgrims puy religion rock roman saint santiago sculpture stairs stone tourism travel tympanum unesco velay volcanic volcano wall