Le Puy Camino (France)

Le Puy Camino

Walk through the most beautiful medieval villages of France

Follow in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims and traverse the ages of living French history on Le Puy Camino. This ancient pilgrim route through the countryside of south-west France is the most beautiful of all the Camino routes in Europe. There’s plenty for lovers of nature, architecture, history, food and art to admire. And many ‘les plus beaux villages de France’ to explore.

The landscape is ever-changing. There’s the volcanic terrain of the Velay, the high plateau of the Aubrec, the medieval villages, towns and rich agricultural lands of the Lot, limestone river valleys of the Quercy, the rolling hills of Gascony and the beautiful vineyards of Armagnac. Walk through enchanting fairytale villages and fields exploding with sunflowers. Pass by well-preserved churches, tiny chapels and over centuries-old arched bridges. The magnificent gothic cathedrals and impressive abbeys are a sight to behold, and myths and legends abound. There’s fromageries, boulangeries, patisseries and picturesque village squares to dine in. Along with abundant local wines to savour.

The 745km route concludes in Basque country in the foothills of the Pyrenees at the picturesque village of St Jean Pied de Port, and offers an onward journey to Santiago.