Chemin de Stevenson (1/4) : Le Puy-en-Velay, Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille
Traduction française :
"In a little place called Le Monastier, in a pleasant highland valley fifteen miles from Le Puy I spent about a month of fine days. Monastier is notable for the making of lace, for drunkenness, for freedom of language, and for unparalleled political dissension."
"A traveller of my sort was a thing hitherto unheard of in that district. I was looked upon with contempt, like a man who should project a journey to the moon, but yet with a respectful interest, like one setting forth for the inclement Pole. All were ready to help in my preparations."