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Pilgrimage sites in France – Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine

Jan van Wijk 8 February 2026 No comments

HISTORY Since 1740, a stone chapel has stood to the north of the village of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine and is dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-Charité (Our Lady of Charity). This chapel is…

Pilgrimage sites in France – Latouille-Lentillac (Verdale)

Jan van Wijk 12 January 2026 No comments

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…

Pilgrimage sites in France – Redon-Espic

Jan van Wijk 8 January 2026 No comments

HISTORY In the 13th century, there is a monastery inhabited by monks. The monastery was restored in 1545. At that time, there is mention of “Rotunda Spino”, which freely translated...

Pilgrimage sites in France – Issoudun

Jan van Wijk 6 January 2026 No comments

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…

Pilgrimage sites in France – Liesse Notre-Dame

Jan van Wijk 18 December 2025 No comments

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…

Pilgrimage sites in France – Paris, Our Lady of Victories

Jan van Wijk 18 March 2025 No comments

HISTORY On 8 December 1629, the history of the pilgrimage site begins. Louis XIII (1601–1643), King of France (1610–1643), King of Navarre (1610–1620), nicknamed "the Just" (le Juste) lays…

Pilgrimage sites in France – Douvres-la-Délivrande

admin 22 October 2024 No comments

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”…

Pilgrimage sites in France – Le Puy-Notre-Dame

admin 16 July 2024 No comments

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”...

Pilgrimage Sites in France – Rocamadour

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HISTORY The valley near Rocamadour has been inhabited since the Magdalenian period, approximately 15,000 to 8,000 BC. Many centuries later, Amadour would make history there…

Pilgrimage sites in France – Le Puy-en-Velay

Jan van Wijk 30 January 2024 No comments

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...

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Category: Pilgrimage sites in France

Pilgrimage sites in France – Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine

Pilgrimage sites in France – Latouille-Lentillac (Verdale)

Pilgrimage sites in France – Redon-Espic

Pilgrimage sites in France – Issoudun

Pilgrimage sites in France – Liesse Notre-Dame

Pilgrimage sites in France – Paris, Our Lady of Victories

Pilgrimage sites in France – Douvres-la-Délivrande

Pilgrimage sites in France – Le Puy-Notre-Dame

Pilgrimage Sites in France – Rocamadour

Pilgrimage sites in France – Le Puy-en-Velay