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Haute-Loire is part of the current regions of France of Auvergne and is surrounded by the departments of Loire, Ardèche, Lozère, Cantal,
and Puy-de-Dôme.
Le Puy
The city of Le Puy is situated in the region of Auvergne, and is the capital of the
department of the Haute Loire. Three miles from Le Puy are the ruins of the Château de Polignac, one of the most
important feudal strongholds.
Le Puy is famous for a particular strain of green lentils, for its lace-making, and for its green
liqueur "Verveine" flavored with verbena.
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