Discover the most beautiful pilgrimage sites in France

Pilgrimage sites in France – Alan

HISTORY In May 1682, 12-year-old Madeleine Serre (c.1670-1739) was herding a herd of cows near Lareu with three boys and two girls. The two girls were her friends and were named Jeanne…

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Places of pilgrimage in France – Azay-sur-Thouet

HISTORY The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Kneeling (“Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de l’Agenouillée”) arose from a special event on 8 September 1550, the feast day of the Nativity of Mary. The châtelaine Louise Estivalle…

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Pilgrimage Sites in France – Bétharram (Lestelle)

HISTORY Bétharram (Lestelle) is a very old place of prayer to Our Lady. For centuries, many pilgrims have visited this site. Many miracles have taken place here. For example…

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Places of pilgrimage in France – Boulogne-sur-Mer

HISTORY The history of the sanctuary dates back to the year 636. A legend tells... At dusk, Our Lady suddenly appears to praying believers. She tells them…

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Pilgrimage sites in France – Cotignac

HISTORY On 10 August 1519, Mary, with Child in her arms, appears on a crescent moon. She is accompanied by Archangel Michael, Saint Catherine, martyr, and Saint...

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Places of pilgrimage in France – Douvres-la-Délivrande

HISTORY The name “La-Délivrande” (“the deliverance”) has a Celtic origin. The river “Yu” (Celtic) marks a boundary “Rand” (Celtic). The name then becomes “Yvrande”. Later this changes to “L’Yvrande”…

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Places of pilgrimage in France – Garaison

HISTORY In the year 1515, the Virgin Mary appeared three times to Anglèze de Sagazan (1503-1582). She lived in impoverished circumstances with her family. Anglèze herded sheep and did so near…

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Places of pilgrimage in France – Issoudun

HISTORY The construction of the church in Issoudun was initiated by Jules Chevalier (1824-1907). He was a clergyman, writer and parish priest of St. Cyr in Issoudun. This energetic man was also…

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Pilgrimage sites in France – Kerizinen

HISTORY In French Brittany, the seer of Our Lady is Jeanne-Louise Ramonet. She is a farmer's daughter and first saw the light of day on 7 October 1910 in Kerizinen, a small village of only…

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