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