HISTORY From 8 to 14 December 1947, a series of quite remarkable events unfolded in L’Île-Bouchard. The apparitions coincided with the unstable situation in France, with uprisings…
HISTORY On 19 September 1846, a “beautiful Lady” appeared to two children, Maximin Giraud, aged 11, and Mélanie Calvat, aged 14. The children were tending some cows on an alpine pasture in…
HISTORY Two stories form the basis of the founding of Notre-Dame de Verdale. In the 11th century, a plague epidemic raged in the region, claiming many lives. A…
HISTORY In the year 1638, King Louis XIII (1601-1643) proclaims that France is dedicated to Mary. During this period, the 30 Years' War (1618-1648) rages between Catholic and Reformed states and…
HISTORY The hermit Maurilius (363-453) settled as a hermit on the banks of the Loire in Chalonnes (Maine-et-Loire) near Angers. In 423, Christians from Angers asked him to become their…
HISTORY The place and its surroundings have a long history. In Roman times, it was named Unicum. Subsequently, it became Puy Notre-Dame and then Le Puy-en-Velay. A...
HISTORY The region in and around Le Puy-Notre-Dame has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Activities have been ongoing in the region for centuries before Christ. The word “Puy” means “rock”...
HISTORY The fame of Liesse Notre-Dame (Our Lady of Joy) is due to an event from the Middle Ages, during the period of the Crusades. Three brothers, Hector, Henri, and Jehan, have…
HISTORY The chapel, dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, was built in the Renaissance style in the first half of the 16th century. The oldest stained-glass window in the chapel, with…
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