What a contrast from refined French elegance to Greek statues and gilt! But the
charming Martine made us very welcome. She provided a lovely meal in the
evening – the guests spoke mainly French with some concessions to our English.
Went to mass at the cathederal – hundreds of steps so we
really earned our indulgences.
Lace making is all the go in Le Puy en Velay.
Went to an exhibition of works from the Louvre of the Virgin
Mary – Titian, George de la Tour etc. Well set out and worthwhile.
Climbed to the top of Sanctuaire de Saint Joseph de Bon
Espoir – climbed to the Forteresse Polignac. Completely buggered – resolved not
to climb any more steps today.
