HISTORY A legend from around 1300 forms the basis of the pilgrimage site of Guadalupe. The story is about a shepherd, who in 1743, was named Gil Cordero de Santa Maria…
HISTORY San Sebastián de Garabandal lies to the southwest of the port city of Santander in northern Spain, approximately 600 metres above sea level. The inhabitants of San…
HISTORY In 1449, there were apparitions of Our Lady to the 12-year-old girl Inés Martínez Sánchez, who was of humble origin and helped her parents by herding pigs. In total…
HISTORY The name Covadonga means “Grotto of Our Lady”. Originally, the name comes from the Latin “Cova Dominica”. In Spanish, it is “Cueva de la Señora”. The Sanctuary of Covadonga...
HISTORY In the north of Spain lies the Sanctuary of Arantzazu (Arantzazuko Santutegia). A legend tells… In 1469, the shepherd Rodrigo de Balanzategui (Rodrigo de Baltzategi) has a vision of…
HISTORY In the Spanish town of Acebo, you'll find the Santuario de la Virgen del Acebo/Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Acebo. The name Acebo means holly. Here, then, is the Sanctuary of…
HISTORY In the year 1008, a contagious plague afflicted the region. It was an epidemic that claimed many lives. Within days, there were 8,000 victims. The inhabitants of Valenciennes…
HISTORY The pilgrimage site of Trois-Épis is rooted in the legend of the “three ears of corn” (Trois-Épis). It is 3 May 1491… Blacksmith Thierry Schoeré from Orbey is on horseback…
HISTORY It is January 17th, 1871, and France is at war with the Prussians, who are plaguing the area around the village of Pontmain. Much fear reigns among the population regarding the approaching…
HISTORY In 1876, the economic life of Pellevoisin's approximately 1,000 inhabitants was dominated by the La Rochefoucauld family. During the summer months, the Count and Countess stayed at the...
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