The Chapel of St Michael d’Aiguilhe is a fascinating little pilgrimage chapel located at the top of a needle (aiguilhe) of rock in Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne, France. Aiguilhe means Needle in French It was built in 962.It was built by the bishop of Puy to celebrate the return of St. Michael from the pilgrimage of Saint James (Saint Jacques de Compostela). In 1429, the mother of Joan of Arc, Isabelle Romée, was said to have come to the site to pray.
the rock needle has been a sacred place for thousands of years. Situated on a volcanic plug 85 meters (279 ft) high. The chapel is reached by 268 steps carved into the rock. In 12th century. the chapel was significantly enlarged by adding a short nave west of the original sanctuary, an elliptical ambulatory, two side chapels, a narthex with an upper gallery, a carved portal, and a bell tower. The Chapel is amazing place to visit and surrounded by a walkway that provides a beautiful View of the city