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was built on the volcanic plug before the construction of the chapel. Three stones from this dolmen are said to be incorporated into the chapel.
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85 metres (279 ft) high. The surface on top of the plug is 57 metres (187 ft) in diameter.
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Bishop Godescalc of Le Puy-en-Velay had the chapel built to celebrate his return from the
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This article about a church building or other Christian place of worship in France is a
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were added. The bell tower was built in the style of the nearby
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Exterior and facade of Chapel Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe
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Affiliation
Catholic Church
Aiguilhe
Le Puy-en-Velay
France
Style
chapel
Aiguilhe
Le Puy-en-Velay
France
volcanic plug
pilgrimage of Saint James
Archangel Michael
dolmen
Mercury
Romans
12th century
nave
ambulatory
narthex
portal
frescoes
bell tower
Cathedral Notre-Dame-du-Puy
Joan of Arc
Isabelle Romée
Chapel Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe
View from Chapel Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe
Facade of Chapel Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe

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