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tourism &
spirituality
in France
sales manual 2017
4 Itineraries
to di scove r
the hi gh pl ace s
o f spi ri tua l i ty
i n f ra n ce
cont
ents
SPIRITUAL TOURISM, A WELL ESTABLISHED TREND 04
THE WAY OF Saint-Jacques de Compostelle 05
north-west06
Alençon 10
Lisieux 11
Abbeys of Normandy 12
Mont Saint-Michel 13
Sainte-Anne-d’Auray 14
HOSTELLERIE BON PASTEUR (accommodation) 15
tours 16
chartres 17
FIAP - Paris (accommodation) 18
north-east20
The Guebwiller region
& Basilica of Thierenbach 24
Vézelay 25
Nevers 26
Paray-Le-Monial 27
Comfort Hôtel Paray-le-Monial (accommodation) 28
south-east30
History and spirituality in Isère 34
Notre-Dame de la Salette 35
Ars-sur-Formans 36
Le Puy-en-Velay 37
Mende 38
avignon, city of the popes 39
Saint Maximin &
Plan d’Aups Sainte Baume 40
Cotignac 41
Ouest Corsica 42
south-west44
Rocamadour 47
Lourdes 48
Lourdes hôtels services 49
Hôtel Ibis Lourdes Centre gare (accommodation) 50
Hôtel Paradis Lourdes (accommodation) 51
Hôtels Vinuales, Lourdes (accommodation) 52
Hôtel Astrid LOURDES (accommodation) 53
grand hôtel moderne, LOURDES (accommodation) 54
incoming agencies 55
BLB tourisme 56
bipel incoming 57
lumen terra 58
transglobe incoming 59
SEH UNITED HOTELIERS (accommodation) 60
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Mont Saint-Michel
great-britain
netherlands
belgium
Channel
germany
abbeys of
normandy lisieux
mont saint-michel
alençon paris
sainte north-west chartres
anne d’auray
tours vézelay
angers
guebwiller
north-east
nevers
paray-le-monial
switzerland
Atlantic ocean
ars-sur-formans
south-
le puy-
rocamadour en-velay east isère
south- mende
Notre-dame
de la salette
west
palace of the Cotignac
lourdes popes, avignon
Saint-Maximin
spain
ouest
corsica
Mediterranean Sea
Cluster Tourism
& Spirituality of atout france
Cluster Tourism and Spirituality of Atout France contributes to the implementation of the Strategy “Destination France 2010-2020 ” and the policy of promotion of
Atout France. This cluster is comprised of professionals, representative of the French offer of spirituality.
Palais des Papes, Avignon
RENDEZ-VOUS
in THE MOST
IMPORTANT
SPIRITUAL SITES
IN FRANCE
With 50,000 religious buildings, among which
10,000 are listed as Protected Historical
Monuments and some are even listed as
UNESCO World Heritage sites (Chartres,
Mont Saint Michel, Rocamadour, Vézelay),
France has the widest range of spiritual sites
open to the general public of any country in
Europe.
With something for everyone, from pilgrims
to walkers, visitors and even lovers of
Romanesque art, France has 163 shrines,
italy from the most famous cathedral to the
smallest chapel... and no less than 4
routes along the Way of Saint-Jacques de
Compostelle.
Whether you are looking for the meaning
of life, searching for spiritual values, need
to recharge your batteries or simply out to
learn more about French heritage, whatever
you might think, spiritual tourism in France
is perfect for everyone.
+info www.france.fr
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SPIRITUAL TOURISM
Presentation
Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris
KEY FIGURES
•5
0 000 religious sites (monasteries,
abbeys, cathedrals, churches,
synagogues, mosques, etc.…) that are
part of French heritage.
SPIRITUAL dampened demand for trips to the
Holy Land and consequently European
TOURISM,
• 1
0 000 of them are protected historical
destinations reap the benefits”, observes monuments and open to the public.
A WELL “Route des Hommes” a travel agency in
Paris specialized in organizing spiritual tours. • France has163 shrines.
eSTABLISHED
TREND Religious tourism, long considered as niche,
•A
ttracting the highest number of
visitors, Notre-Dame de Paris and
is a rapidly expanding business.
Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre, with 13
At the Bishops’ Conference in March million and 10.5 million annual visitors
2012, Géraldine Ballot, President of the Today, shrines are increasing access points
respectively.
Association of Shrine Towns in France and customized proposals to be able to
confirmed that “there is definitely a strong respond to diverse expectations. They are •E
ach year, millions of people visit the
upward trend in spiritual tourism”. An 1 developing their multimedia products, to sanctuaire marial de Lourdes, and 3.5
enthusiasm which far exceeds religious inform and guide visitors. “We observe that million go to Mont Saint-Michel (one
practice. shrines are the first point of exposure for third visit the Abbey).
many people; they come as visitors, it is up
to us to help them leave as pilgrims if they •A
t Puy-en-Velay, a Marian shrine and
“The number of ‘non-believer’ visitors has
the starting point for the Saint Jac ques
increased considerably. They love historical wish” assures Father André Fournier, rector
de Compostelle TRAIL - at least 62
sites, far removed from the consumerist of Mont Saint-Michel.
different nationalities were counted in
pressures of daily life ideal for meetings the cathedral in 2016.
and exchanges”.1 The popularity of the Way of Saint-
Jacques de Compostelle is proof enough. •T
he four routes that lead to the
Society is increasingly concerned with the The four routes that lead to the Spanish Spanish shrine allow visitors to pass
idea of relaxation and recuperation which shrine allow visitors to pass through France through France enjoying the hike, and
brings with it the constant search for new on foot enjoying the hike, and the route the route dotted with religious buildings
places. “The geopolitical situation in the dotted with religious buildings (71 of them - 71 of them have UNESCO World
Middle East, especially in Israel, has have UNESCO World Heritage status).2 Heritage status3.
1. Géraldine Ballot, President of the Shrine Cities Association : Bishops’ Conference, March 2012 - 2. Sources : Le figaro.fr, by Isabelle de Foucaud 2012, La Tribune and AFP 09/03/2012 - 3. For all figures : ‘‘La Vie ’’
Joséphine Bataille 09/07/2012 http://www.lavie.fr/religion/spiritualite/le-tourisme-spirituel-l-autre-facon-de-visiterlafrance- 09-07-2012-29152_22.php ‘‘ le Figaro ’’ Isabelle de Foucaud 2012
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SPIRITUAL TOURISM
Presentation
THE WAY
OF Saint-
Jacques de
Compostelle
Where the Compostelle routes in France
are concerned, 71 monuments as well as
7 parts of the routes haven been officially
granted UNESCO World Heritage status
since 1998 as “Routes of Saint-Jacques-
de-Compostelle in France”.
Since the 11th century, this pilgrimage
developed and became one of the most
important pilgrimages. While the Spanish
shrine is the destination, the 4 historical
routes pass through a large part of French
territory and the more inspired pilgrims
or motivated hikers continue to walk in
ever increasing numbers on the routes
leading to the tomb of Saint-Jacques at
Compostelle in Spain.
Today, this expedition could involve several
tens of thousands of toughened hikers
per year. Many more walk in stages and
advance from year to year enjoying a
state of mind, unspoiled landscapes and a
number of historical sites and monuments. THE 4 ROUTES of saint- from the Saint Jacques Tower in Paris to
The main route passes through Bourges and jacques de compostelle meet Tours, Poitiers and Bordeaux, via Orléans
Châteauroux. It is also possible to descend or Chartres according to certain variants.
further south by going towards Nevers. Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Key milestones: the Basilica of Saint- Martin,
list and European Cultural Itineraries, Notre-Dame, Chartres, Saint- Hilaire church…
these pilgrimage routes are known for
their spiritual significance and exceptional La Via Lemovicensis
heritage. The starting point for the Limousin road
is Vézelay in Burgundy. The main route
La Via Podiensis (GR 65) passes through Bourges and Châteauroux.
The Puy-en-Velay road is perhaps the It is also possible to descend further south
most approved route by hikers. It is famous by going towards Nevers.
for its array of remarkable buildings and Key milestones: Saint-Marie-Madeleine
sites while passing through the Haute- de Vézelay Basilica, St Etienne Cathedral in
Loire, Lozère, Aveyron, Périgord, Gers Limoges…
regions and especially the Basque Country.
Key milestones: Notre-Dame du Puy La Via Tolosana (GR 653)
Cathedral, Conques abbey, Figeac, Cahors, The via Tolosana is the southern-most
Rocamadour shrine… road as it begins in Arles and passes by
Montpellier and Toulouse.
La Via Turonensis Key milestones: Church of Sainte Trophime,
Further to the north, the Tours route starts Arles, Basilica of Saint- Sernin,Toulouse
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Alençon // Lisieux // Abbeys of Normandy // Mont Saint-Michel //
north-west
F
rom the Champs-Elysées to the Sacré Coeur Basilica via the Louvre, from Notre-
Dame de Paris Cathedral to the Eiffel Tower, Paris City of Light, art and culture are
to be found at every street corner …
Heading west, Normandy, a region where there is something for everyone : lovers of
impressionism, culture, nature, gastronomy, it has everything. Welcome to Lisieux, Mont
Saint-Michel and Alençon.
Cross the Normandy region for another magnificent region surrounded by little towns full
of character, myths and legends, gastronomy and festivities … Sainte-Anne-d’Auray is in
Brittany!
On the way back, less than 100 km from Paris, Chartres, situated just outside the Châteaux
of the Loire valley, internationally known for its cathedral that is a UNESCO listed World
Heritage Site, reveals its treasures and awakens all the senses. Further south, Tours, town of
Saint-Martin, is the gateway to the Loire Valley and its famous Renaissance castles.
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Sainte-Anne-d’Auray // Angers // tours // Chartres // FIAP - Paris
Paris
Le Havre
Caen lisieux
50min
abbeys of
normandy Paris
mont saint-michel 1h15
alençon
1h10 1h00 1h20
Rennes chartres
sainte 2h00
anne d’auray 1h30
1h35 2h50 1h20 2h30
Vannes 3h15
angers
Nantes
tours
north-west : itinerary
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Cliffs of Etretat (Normandy) and pleasant way to discover the main
sights of the town! Accessible to disabled
people.
SURROUNDINGS
The picturesque village of Saint-Céneri-le-
Gerei, which inspired 19th century painters,
the Château de Carrouges, the Normandie-
Maine national park.
MONT SAINT-MICHEL
In Normandy, the Mont Saint-Michel,
has UNESCO world heritage status. The
uniqueness of its location and the beauty
of its architecture make it one of the most
sought after monuments in France.
lisieux SURROUNDINGS
Lisieux, situated at the heart of Normandy Wherever you go in Normandy, there is an
and the Pays d’Auge, is the town of Saint abbey : at the seaside or in a pretty corner
Thérèse. of the countryside, in the town or secluded
in a calm and quiet place…
Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse
www.abbayes-normandes.com
Mont Saint-Michel abbey
ALENÇON
Just under two hours from Paris and Mont SURROUNDINGS
St Michel, Alençon, bases its reputation The Scriptorial
on one of the most delicate arts: Alençon A journey through time about the discovery
lace which Zélie Martin, mother of Saint of manuscripts in the Mont Saint-Michel abbey.
Thérèse, was so skilled with. Discover
MUST-SEE
the birthplace of Saint Thérèse and the Sainte-Anne-d’Auray
The Basilica of Saint Thérèse is one of the
incredible destiny of a family. Sainte-Anne-d’Auray attracts thousands of
largest churches built in the 20th century
and has been classified as a Monument Basilica of Notre-Dame d’Alençon pilgrims and visitors each year from all over
Historique since 2011. the world.
Every year, starting on the last weekend
in September and lasting for 10 days, the
sanctuary celebrates the Feast of Saint
Thérèse with processions of the relics.
SURROUNDINGS
The rich architectural heritage, the château MUST-SEE
at Saint Germain de Livet. The gastronomy Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle
of Normandy, cheeses, calvados and cider. Discover unique expertise, inscribed on the MUST-SEE
UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Sainte-Anne-d’Auray is unveiled… in a
Abbeys of Normandy Cultural Heritage: Alençon lace. show! Discover the origins of the largest
Abbey fo Men (Caen) pilgrimage in Brittany through the sound
Taste the Normandy and light show “Yvon Nicolazic, Paysan
At the heart of the Dukedom, take a tour Breton”. Experience an authentic Christmas
through a fun and appetising tasting session by joining in the extraordinary display of a
of local produce from Normandy: ciders, living nativity.
perries, Pommeau AOC, cooked meats,
cheeses and sweet treats. SURROUNDINGS
The famous sites of Auray are awaiting
The abbeys offer many activities : torch-lit Trotting through the streets of Alençon you: Auray and the port of Saint-Goustan,
night tours, augmented reality iPad tours, Take a different kind of tour in a carriage Quiberon and its peninsula, sailing at
Gregorian chants, medieval days... drawn by Violette and Voltige. An original La Trinité, Carnac and its alignments,
Locmariaquer and its menhirs.
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tours Alignments of Carnac (Brittany)
Tours, capital of the Loire Valley, is listed
as a UNESCO World Heritage site, at the
gates of Paris, Nantes and Bordeaux.
An important crossroads at the centre
of France, Tours is at the heart of a
European network, and welcomes pilgrims
in the footsteps of St Martin.
MUST-SEE
Saint Gatien cathedral where you can
admire the 13th century stained glass
windows depicting the life of the saint.
The former Marmoutier abbey: Incredibly
picturesque, this is the site where, in the
4th century, St Martin founded a small
retreat which would become a prestigious
abbey known throughout Europe.
Basilica of Saint Martin: Capped with a MUST-SEE
statue of the saint, the basilica houses the Original sites with the Maison Picassiette
tomb of St Martin in its crypt. and Frescoes of Bel Air district.
An introductory course for learning the
SURROUNDINGS secrets of making tender macaroons, a
The gateway to the Loire Valley, Tours gastronomical speciality of Chartres.
invites you to visit the most beautiful www.chartres-tourisme.com
Châteaux in the Loire: Chenonceau,
Villandry, Amboise… There are no fewer SURROUNDINGS
than fifty châteaux within 100 km! The green way
Choose to discover Chartres and the
CHARTRES surrounding area on foot or by bike: an
11 hour from Paris, Chartres is world original way to get to know this remarkable
famous for its cathedral, a UNESCO-listed heritage, with space to get out and about
World Heritage site. At nightfall, every for everyone: families, active people,
evening from April to October, watch the disabled people.
“Chartres Light Show”. www.chartres-tourisme.com
Château de Chenonceau (Loire Valley)
SIGHTS TO SEE IN THE SURROUNDINGS
1 Paris
2 Versailles
5 Le Havre
3 Château de Saint Germain de Livet
Manche Caen 7
6
lisieux 3
4 Château de Carrouges
abbeys of
normandy Paris 5 Le Havre
3
mont saint-michel 2 1
4
6 Deauville-Trouville
8
5 7
Saint-Malo The Landing Beaches
alençon
14 8 Saint-Malo
Rennes chartres
sainte
9 Alignments of Carnac
12
anne d’auray 10 Golfe du Morbihan
11 Le Mans
Vannes
11 Solesmes Abbey
9 13
10 12 Saint Julien du Mans Cathedral
angers
Nantes 13 Châteaux de la Loire
tours 14 Velorails of the Chartres country
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alençon
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT THÉRÈSE
and Saints Louis and Zélie
“
He is the man I have prepared for you”:
those were the words heard by the young
Zélie Guérin, lacemaker, on the Pont
de Sarthe as she came across Louis Martin Basilique Notre Dame
one fine day in 1858. The marriage would be
celebrated on 12 July in the church of Notre
Dame at midnight. This would be the starting
point in the life of the couple, who raised their
five daughters to follow the road of humanity
and spiritual growth, with a simple motto
“God served first”. It was as a result of this
education that the youngest, Thérèse, became Maison Natale de Sainte Thérèse Chapelle de Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, and in 2015
the couple were the first to be canonised
and Saints Louis and Zélie at the
together. The church of Notre Dame was made
Sanctuaire d’Alençon and the GROUP
into a basilica in 2009.
brochure at the Alençon Tourist Office.
Alençon is an unmissable stop for anyone •B asilica of Notre Dame where you can
who wants to follow in the footsteps of the admire the christening robe of St Thérèse
Martin family: the basilica where Thérèse was • The birthplace of Saint Thérèse and its chapel Diary
baptised, the bridge where the couple met and annex which allows time to pray and reflect Couples’ weekend
of course the birthplace of Saint Thérèse and • The Pavilion of Louis Martin ▸ 4 and 5 March
the chapel to immerse yourself in the private • Montsort church, where the couple’s first "Culture’ Elles" festival
life of a surprising family with an amazing eight children were christened ▸ March and April
destiny, thanks to the museum displays based Feast of the Saints Louis and Zélie
on family correspondence. ▸ 8 and 9 July
Ideally located just 2 hours from Paris, at the Feast of Saint Louis ▸ 29 July
crossroads of Brittany and the Loire Valley, Brochures available on Saint Thérèse Feast of Saint Zélie, 140th
between two national parks, Alençon will anniversary of her death
delight you with its rich heritage, its forests ▸ 28 August
Alençon Tourist Office
and its expertise in Alençon needle-point Dorine Chéron Feast of Saint Thérèse
lace, listed by Unesco, and its high-quality and Fanny De Saint Jores ▸ 1er October
accommodation. +33 (0)2 33 80 66 35 "Fil et Dentelle" (thread & lace) Festival
groupes@visitalencon.com ▸ 13-14-15 October
www.visitalencon.com Feast of families
▸ 28 and 29 October
Shrine of Alençon
Laurence Horeau Masses at the Shrine at 12.15 pm
•G uided tour “In the Footsteps of the Martin Wednesday to Saturday
+33 (0)2 33 26 10 61
Family” secretariat@louisetzelie.com ▸ From 04/02/2017
• Guided tour of the town in a carriage www.louisetzelie.com Parish masses on Mondays,
• Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle Tuesdays and Sundays
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lisieux
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT THÉRÈSE
AND HER HOLY PARENTS
Basilique Sainte Thérèse Château de Saint-Germain-de-Livet
S
ince the beginning of the 20th century, Diary
Lisieux is world famous due to Saint
Holy Week and Easter
Thérèse, a young Carmelite who died
• Basilica
dedicated to Saint Thérèse, ▸1
2 to 17 April (celebrations,
in 1897 at the age of 24, leaving behind a masses and lessons)
constructed between 1927 and 1937
universal message. Her memoirs, “History of a
- Misericordia Cloister 12 to 17 April (celebrations,
Soul”, translated into more than 60 languages, masses and lessons)
-D iorama, wax museum presenting the life
are a hymn in praise of God’s love that shows ▸2
3 April (mass; Chaplet of the
of Saint Thérèse (audio-guided tour)
each person the path to saintliness. Divine Mercy at the Basilica)
• The Carmel chapel - Shrine of Saint
In the following years, Thérèse, canonised in Ascension Day
Thérèse & memorial
1925, was proclaimed Patron of missions and ▸2
5 May (25–28 May 8.30 pm
• Les Buissonnets, Saint Thérèse’s childhood home
Co-Patron of France. In 1997, Pope Jean- Son et Lumière show at the St
• Saint-Pierre Cathedral (12th century), Pierre cathedral)
Paul II declared her Doctor of the Church.
Martin family’s parish church
Beatified in October 2008, the parents of Pentecost
▸4
June (mass; vespers at the
Saint Thérèse were canonised by Pope
Lower Basilica)
Francis on 18 October 2015, making Lisieux
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
the only town in the world to host the relics
▸1
8 June (mass; procession of the
of 3 saints from the same family. Documents about Saint Thérèse and Saints
Blessed Sacrament)
The relics of Thérèse can be seen in the Louis and Zélie Martin are available at the
Feast of the Saints Louis and Zélie
upper basilica and the Carmel de Lisieux, and sanctuary reception and other sites linked Martin
those of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin in the to Thérèse. Guided group tours available at ▸8
to 16 July (Solemn Masses and
crypt of the Basilica. the Tourist Office. blessing of families)
Its central geographic location makes Lisieux Assumption
an ideal place to stay when visiting Normandy ▸1
5 August (mass; procession of
Lisieux Tourist Office
and the Auge region, with its famous manor the statue of the Smiling Virgin)
Sandrine PAPINI
houses and culinary delights. +33 (0)2 31 48 18 10 Feast of Saint Thérèse
Accommodation is available in Lisieux, in lisieux-tourisme@agglo-lisieux.fr ▸ 3 0 September to 8 October
spapini@agglo-lisieux.fr (Solemn Masses, processions of
hotels or in pilgrim reception centres.
www.lisieux-tourisme.com the relics of Saint Thérèse, day
of the sick, pilgrimage of the
Shrine of Lisieux Carmelite family)
Barbara BANCE Exhibition “Nativities of the World” –
+33 (0)2 31 48 55 08 John-Paul II Centre
• Museum of Art and History of Lisieux info@therese-de-lisieux.com ▸ 2 December 2017 to 4 February
• Château-Musée de Saint-Germain de Livet (7 km) www.therese-de-lisieux.com 2018
• Half-timbered houses (city centre)
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abbeys of normandy
40 abbeys waiting to be explored in Normandy
F
amed or little-known, the abbeys
of Normandy are an integral part of
Normandy’s exceptional heritage. Abbaye aux Hommes (Abbey for Men), Caen
Today they continue to attract visitors in
their droves, attracted by their beautiful
architecture, charming surrounding
countryside and the grandeur of their
historical, spiritual and artistic past.
Some of them are still living monasteries and
are home to monks. Others that are public or
private properties, benefit from the cultural
Notre-Dame de Fontaine-Guérard Abbey Grestain Abbey
and artistic revival that has helped conserve
them.
• Notre-Dame de Bonport Abbey
40 abbeys and different surrounding sites
• Notre-Dame de Fontaine-Guérard Abbey
(churches, medieval castles, museums, etc.) • Saint-Nicolas Abbey, Verneuil sur Avre
are waiting to be explored in Normandy and Brochures and audio tours available in • Notre-Dame de Bernay Abbey
offer you a warm welcome. Definitely alluring several languages, augmented reality tour • Notre-Dame du Bec-Hellouin Abbey
for those who love beautiful stones and all with iPad (Jumièges Abbey) • Prieuré de la Sainte-Trinité,
those who wish to explore this exceptional Beaumont le Roger
• Abbaye Saint-Evroult Notre-Dame-
heritage.
abbeys du-Bois
Many activities are organised every year • Sainte-Gauburge Priory
: torch-lit night tours, tours with tablets • Sainte-Trinité de Fécamp Abbey • Notre-Dame Abbey in Soligny-la-
recreating places, Gregorian chants in the • Notre-Dame-du-Pré Abbey, Valmont Trappe
• Graville Abbey • Notre-Dame d’Ardenne Abbey
monastic office, concerts, sound and light
• Notre-Dame de Montivilliers Abbey • Abbaye aux Hommes (Abbey for
shows, medieval festivals, workshops and
• Notre-Dame de Grestain Abbey Men), Caen
activities for children and families … All these • Notre-Dame-du-Vœu Abbey, le Valasse • Abbaye aux Dames (Abbey for
events make these abbeys come alive and • Saint-Wandrille de Fontenelle Abbey Woen), Caen
accessible to everyone. • Saint-Pierre de Jumièges Abbey • Saint-Samson, Ouistreham Abbey
• Saint-Georges de Boscherville Abbey church
• Saint-Ouen Abbey • Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives Abbey
• Chartreuse Saint-Julien, Petit Quevilly • Villers-Canivet Abbey
• Saint-Martin-et-Saint-Vulgain Abbey, • Saint-Gabriel Priory Abbey
Sigy en Bray • Saint-Martin de Mondaye Abbey
For more information, visit our website:
• Saint-Martin d’Auchy Abbey •S aint-Vigor de Cerisy-la-Forêt Abbey
www.abbayes-normandes.com
• Saint-Fromond Abbey
• Notre-Dame de l’Étoile Abbey-
Abbeys of Normandy Montebourg
historical route • La Sainte-Trinité de Lessay Abbey
More than 400 events are organised every Quitterie de VIAL • Saint-Sever-Calvados Abbey
+33 (0)2 35 12 41 60 • Notre-Dame de Lonlay Abbey
year : torch-lit night tours, tours with
contact@abbayes-normandes.com • La Sainte-Trinité de Savigny Abbey
tablets recreating places • La Lucerne Abbey
www.abbayes-normandes.com
• Gregorian chants in the monastic concerts • Notre-Dame de Hambye Abbey
• Sound and light shows, medieval festivals • Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
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mont saint-michel
the Wonder of the West
S
ituated in the middle of an immense
bay, exposed to powerful tides of
Europe, Mont Saint-Michel, a mecca
of world tourism and declared a UNESCO
World Heritage site, continues its tradition of
welcoming nearly 2.5 million visitors, pilgrims
and tourists every year.
All travellers are invited to immerse
themselves in the Mount’s history,
architecture and spirituality. Mont Saint-
Michel’s medieval road, ramparts and abbey
founded in 708 by Bishop Aubert, bear
testimony to one of the most fabulous sites
of the Middle-Ages.
The visit will transport visitors to Abbey : Diary
exceptionally beautiful places steeped in Lauds - Tuesday to Friday at 6.50 a.m. ;
history. Pilgrimage of students from the
Saturday, Sunday and in August at 7.50 a.m. West. Procession of the palms up
Mass sung by monks and nuns of the to the abbey, mass of the Passion
Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem : ▸ Saturday 8 April 2017
Tuesday to Saturday at 12 noon ; Sunday at Evening high tide at the abbey
11.15 a.m. ▸ 28 April
Visits to Mont Saint-Michel
-A bbey (cloister undergoing restoration in 2017) Vespers - Tuesday to Saturday at 18.20 p.m. Parvis de la Croix de Jérusalem,
Easter route. Photo exhibition
- Parish church (15th – 16th centuries)
▸ Around Easter
-T he Grande rue with its museums, shops
Evening high tide at the abbey
and houses dating from the 15th – 16th ▸ 26 May and 27 May
centuries Brochures available in 12 languages, Pilgrimage along the shore.
- Rampart path accommodation, abbey, museums, tides, Departs from Genêts at 8 am
List of lecturer guides available at the ▸ Tuesday 18 July
Places to visit in the area
tourist office. Poetic night-time tour of the
- Avranches Scriptorial, Musée des Manuscrits
abbey
du Mont-Saint-Michel (22 km) ▸ 10 July to 26 August
- Avranches Musée d’Art et d’Histoire (22 km)
4 concerts in the abbey
-T résor Saint-Gervais, at the St-Gervais ▸ 6 May – 10 June – 24 June – 9
basilica in Avranches (22 km) Sept.
Tourist Office
-C hâteau des Montgommery de Ducey (20 km) "Entre Ciel et Mer" Festival
Flora Deguette
-E comusée de la Baie in Vains (31 km) +33 (0)2 33 58 73 06 Exhibitions and concerts
flora.belletoile@ccamsm.fr ▸ 22 to 25 July
www.ot-montsaintmichel.com Pelerin’Art, colloquium with
artists who have exhibited at the
Shrine Festival over the last ten years
Parish church : P. André FOURNIER ▸ 25 to 27 July
Mass Sunday to Friday at 11 a.m. Rector Feast of Saint Michael
Saturday : mass at 6 p.m. +33 (0)2 33 60 14 05 ▸ 29 September
Sundays : mass at 11 a.m. sanctuaire.saint.michel@wanadoo.fr
Solemn celebration of Saint
(in July and August : mass at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.) Michael
Siloë religious library ▸ 1 October
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sainte-anne-d’auray
Spiritual capital of Brittany
A
bit of history...
Every year, Sainte-Anne-d’Auray
attracts more then 500,000 pilgrims
and visitors from all over the world. After
Saint Anne, mother of Mary and grandmother
of Jesus, appeared to Yvon Nicolazic, a
devout ploughman from the village, Sainte-
Anne-d’Auray became the 17th century
spiritual capital of Brittany.
A wooded park bedecked in flowers, a haven
of peace and tranquillity, pilgrimages all year
round, a wealth of architectural details – see
it all when you visit the Shrine of Sainte-
Anne d’Auray.
Today it is a stage on the Way of Saint-
Jacques de Compostelle, while the Basilica also
hosts the relics of Pope Saint Jean-Paul II.
Sainte-Anne-d’Auray, a Breton destination
par excellence!
The Pays d’Auray has some of the best
Choirs from the Académie de Musique et d’Arts Sacrés Carmelite cloister
sites that Brittany has to offer. From the
pictureperfect port of Saint-Goustain,
which makes Auray a favourite destination
of painters and sculptors, to the Gulf of
Morbihan and its numerous islands, to the • Basilica
(1865-1872) Guide documents are available from
megalithic sites such as Carnac and its • Cloister (1638-1641) : constructed by the tourist office and at the shrine
rows of standing stones, the entire area is Carmelite friars, it has been declared a reception.
invigorated by the fresh sea air. And that’s historical monument Guided tours for groups all year
not all. Southern Brittany also has a wealth • Nicolazic’s house has Breton furniture and round subject to booking.
of gastronomic delights for you to discover. an oratory
Authenticity, expertise and a way of life that Diary
centres around cuisine and quality produce, to
Auray Communauté Détour d’art art tour, to discover
awaken the senses to the delights of nature!
Tourist Office our chapels
Amélie LESPER ▸ 3 July to 17 September
Promotion Manager The Eve and the Great Pardon of
+33 (0)2 97 24 34 94 Saint-Anne
ste-anne@auray-tourisme.com ▸ 25 and 26 July
•H istorial wax Museum www.auray-tourisme.com Sound and light show “ 1625…
• The Gallery of the Cloister: temporary and Mysteries of sainte Anne ”
permanent exhibitions Shrine of Sainte-Anne-d’Auray
Père André GUILLEVIC ▸ 7 to 13 August (except 10)
• Memorial, erected in 1932 in memory of +33 (0)2 97 57 68 80 World Pancake Festival
240 000 Bretons who lost their lives during secretariat@sainteanne-sanctuaire.com ▸ 26 and 27 August
the World War I www.sainteanne-sanctuaire.com Nativity play
• Franco-Belgian necropolis ▸ 16 to 31 December
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HOSTELLERIE BON PASTEUR
In the heart of Angers, refresh yourself during a stopover
WITHIN THE MOTHER-HOUSE OF SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERd
S
ituated in Angers, a city rich in history
and art, refresh yourself in this place
full of heritage with international
connections. The vast wooded park, the banks
of the river Maine, and the low lying valleys
form a beautiful wooded landscape. Our
spacious guesthouse makes an ideal starting
point to discover the Anjou region and the the 5 continents, 11 hectares of
Loire Valley classified as a UNESCO world gardens, pounds and greenhouses.
heritage location.
On site, the Good Shepherd Museum tells
Only a few minutes walk or cycle ride from The PUY DU FOU is only 1h
the story of the origins and mission of the
the train station and the historical city centre, away from the Guesthouse. This
Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the
our guesthouse is situated within the convent park recognized around the world
Good Shepherd founded by St. John Eudes
of « Sisters of our Lady of Charity of the offers unforgettable moments with
and St. Mary Euphrasia in French, English and
Good Shepherd » and welcomes guests all grandiose scenographic shows.
Spanish.
year round.
If you are looking for some personal spiritual A visit to the Loire Castles will be
For individuals, If you are seeking a time of
experience, you will have access to the an indispensable part of your stay.
personal or spiritual reflection, the guesthouse
Chapel and the Labyrinth. The Spirituality
is conducive to relaxation and serenity.
Centre also offers thematic guided tours of ACCOMMODATION
For groups – The spacious guesthouse
the site for groups on demand.
offers accommodation suitable for seminars, 90 rooms (single/double/family)
sessions, symposia, family gatherings and with shower and toilet.
catering facilities for up to 150 people. Ample free parking is available.
The meeting rooms from 10 to 150 people High-speed WIFI in all the
buildings offers the possibility
can be arranged according to your needs. Located a few minutes from the Guesthouse,
of hosting large international
the vegetal park TERRA BOTANICA, unique gatherings.
in Europe, offers a trip around the floras of
restaurants
The Guesthouse is located on the banks of Restaurant open seven days a
Hostellerie Bon Pasteur week on reservation, managed
the Maine River, close to the historic Doutre Olivier GUICHARD by a regional catering company
area of Angers, city of art and history, +33 (0)2 41 72 12 80 which offers different options:
and near the castle, home to the famous resas@bonpasteur-hostellerie.org table service, a self-service
Apocalypse tapestry. www.bonpasteur-hostellerie.org buffet, cocktails or other
Easy access combinations.
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Tours
City of saint Martin
T
our, City of saint Martin. Third
bishop of Tours in the 4th century,
Martin founded at Marmoutier
near Tours, a small hermitage that quickly
developed and became a prestigious abbey
with great influence. He has been honoured
like a saint since his death. Tours became
an important pilgrimage even before
Santiago de Compostela. Nowadays, the
grave of Saint Martin is in the crypt of
Saint-Martin’s Basilica, wich is a key step of
the Via Turonensis, one of the routes leading
to the tomb of Saint-Jacques at Compostelle
in Spain.
Tours is the also the gateway to the Loire
Valley. A lot of excursions are organised
fromTours to the Loire Valley châteaux.
Tours Val de Loire Tourisme is the incoming • Saint-Gatien
Cathedral (12th – 16th c.).
agency of the tourist office Tours Loire Stained-glass windows of the 13th century
valley offering a wide range of services, telling the life of the saint “ Follow in the footsteps of saint
packaged tours for groups and FIT on • Site of the old Abbey of Marmoutier, Martin ” through a route of 2.5km.
the theme of saint Martin offering the hermitage of saint Martin. Let yourself be guided by pin tacks
exclusivity of the visit of the site of the old • Vestiges of the Collegiate Church of Saint- to the ground, marked with an “M”.
Abbey of Marmoutier. Martin: the Charlemagne Tower and the Course available at the Tourist
Clocktower belonged to the western porch. Office of Tours
Diary
Tours Val de Loire “Illusions de la Cathédrale” sound
• Guided
visit of the site of the old Abbey of Tourist Office and light show : the cathedral
Marmoutier, hermitage of saint Martin. +33 (0)2 47 70 37 37 adorns itself with one thousand
Length: about 2 h info@tours-tourisme.fr colors.
• Guided visit about “Saint Martin de Tours” - www.tours-tourisme.fr ▸ From July to October 2017
Length: about 2 h L’Ombre du Manteau – a
Incoming Service – Tours Val de Loire
Tourist Office combination of a tour and a
Simone DAUMAS show on the site of the former
+33 (0)2 47 70 37 34 Marmoutier Abbey
dmc@tours-tourisme.fr ▸ July and August 2017
• Saint-Martin
Basilica, (19th c.), It shelters the www.tours-tourisme.fr Festivities around St Martin’s summer
grave of saint Martin in its crypt. ▸ November 2017
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CAPITAL OF LIGHT AND PERFUME
L
ike Charles Peguy and so many other
pilgrims, come to Chartres, this city in
which a strong momentum of faith has
given rise to a marvellous Cathedral, a true
bible of stone and glass declared as a World
Heritage monument by UNESCO. Cradle of
the famous blue of Chartres, with its world
famous stained glass windows, its architecture
steeped in spirituality, the cathedral is one of
important centres of Christianity.
The International Centre of Stained Glass;
the Museum of Fine Arts in the old Episcopal
Palace, the Conservatory of Agriculture, the
unusual houses with picassiette work and the
frescos of Bel Air or even an area kept as
it was with picturesque streets, houses with
wooden framework, knolls linking the high Chartres Illuminated
town with the low town, stone bridges and
washhouses overlooking the Eure river... As •M
aison du Saumon: The tourist office is
night falls, the sites and monuments in the located in this 15th and 16th century house,
heart of the city are bathed in light and music which is classified as a Historic Monument.
every evening from April to October as part Brochures on request at the Tourist
Numerous exhibitions and cookery
of the “Chartres en Lumières” event. It is also Office.
workshops are available here.
a destination where it feels good to be alive •T
he Chemin des Arts, exhibitions of
(meet traditional caterers, taste numerous Diary
contemporary art
specialities, relax a while on a pavement Henri IV weekend
terrace café and wander around the market) ▸ 25 and 26 February
and where perfume is held in high esteem. Chartres Illuminated
To be discovered : “Autrica”, the perfume for ▸ 8 April to 7 October
• Notre-Dame Cathedral : Pilgrimages, Night of the Cathedrals
women created in the image of the city.
masses/ Information on request. ▸ 13 May
• Crypt “Les Soirées Autrement”
▸ 1st June to 31 August
C’Chartres Tourisme Gallo-Roman Festival
• Remarkable
churches : the Cathedral (2600 ▸ 1st and 2nd July
Chartres Métropole Tourist Office
sq. meters of stained glass), Saint-Pierre Aurélien CHARPILLE Chartres Summer Evenings
(from 10th to 13th c.), Saint-Aignan (stained Director ▸ 1st July to 26 August
glass dating from 16th to 17th c.), Saint- +33 (0)2 37 18 26 26 43rd International Organ Festival
André (12th c.), Saint-Jean-Baptiste de info@otchartres.fr ▸ July and August
Rechèvres, Saint-Brice (11th & 12th c.) www.chartres-tourisme.com
Saint-Fiacre
• Unusual places : House with picassiette Rectory of the Cathedral of Chartres ▸ 26 August
work and Frescos of Bel Air. Dominique AUBERT Festival of Light
• Museums: International Centre of Stained Rector ▸ 16 September
Glass, Conservatory of Agriculture, Museum of +33 (0)2 37 21 59 08 The Traditional Professions of Chartres
Fine Arts, Musée de l’Ecole (school museum) ▸ 6 to 9 October
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FIAP - paris
WHERE CULTURE MEET
A
n international accommodation ACCOMMODATION
centre and seminar space in the
• 194 rooms with 1 to 6 beds (493
heart of the14th district, FIAP is a beds), all with their own toilet and
The Eiffel Tower, Musée du Louvre, Musée
real culture spot! Every month, exhibitions, bathroom.
d’Orsay, Musée du Quai Branly, Musée de • 15 single rooms
concerts and introductions to world dance
l’Homme, Cité de l’Architecture, Opéra • 132 twin rooms
liven up its large communal spaces and
Garnier, Centre Pompidou, Sainte Chapelle, • 32 4-bed rooms (2 showers per
bar that opens on to the garden, and
Conciergerie, Latin Quarter, St Germain des room) with 11 rooms specially
contribute to making FIAP a unique place for
Prés district, Marais district, Montmartre designed for disabled visitors
intercultural and intergenerational exchange • 12 6-bed rooms (2 showers and
district
in Paris. 2 toilets per room)
• 3 premium rooms (2 triples and
• 194 rooms with 1 to 6 beds (493 beds) a twin)
• Room renovation completed in September 2015
• 26 meeting rooms with 8 to 200 places Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré Coeur Basilica
• Two restaurants and a bar with terrace in Montmartre, Chapelle Notre-Dame de la
RESTAURANTS
• Wi-Fi in the rooms and the large Médaille Miraculeuse, St Sulpice Church, St • 1 self-service restaurant
communal areas Denis Basilica • 1 traditional restaurant
• 1 bar with snacks available
• Games available
• 2 take-away meal menus
• School for French as Foreign Language, • 2 breakfast menus (buffet,
group or individual classes FIAP
Guillaume Mousset continental)
• Strengthened security measures (cameras, • 4 Break options
Marketing Director
security guards, reception open 24/7) +33 (0)1 43 13 17 10 • 3 Cocktail party options including
• “Tourisme et Handicap” accredited mousset@fiap-paris.org lunch/dinner cocktails
www.fiap.paris • 1 terrace with garden
• Station and airport transfer and bus hire
• Breakout rooms that can host up
for groups to 200 people
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GU E BWILLE R region // v é z elay
north-east
T
o the South-East of Paris, in Alsace, patrimony goes hand in hand with heritage. In
the Upper Rhine region, 113 km from Strasbourg, between wine routes, spectacular
peaks and Roman roads... stop at Guebwiller!
To the south, direction Burgundy! While travelling through this astonishingly rich region,
you will discover a remarkable historical heritage set in the midst of luxuriant natural
surroundings.
Memorable monuments to be discovered on a trip full of history and emotion. We will
climb the hill to explore Vezelay, stop where Bernadette Soubirous lived in Nevers, before
going on to Paray-le-Monial.
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elay // nevers // PARAY-LE-MONIAL
Paris
Paris Strasbourg
2h05
Colmar
1h30
2h40
guebwiller
2h00
Mulhouse
vézelay
1h30
Dijon
1h30
nevers
1h35
2h15 paray-le-monial
1h45
Clermont-Ferrand Lyon
2h00
north-east : itinerary
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Strasbourg and an exceptional patrimony, are both
classified as World Heritage sites by
UNESCO. Vézelay is also the gateway to
the National Nature Park of Morvan and the
starting point for Santiago de Compostella.
MUST-SEE
The Basilica with its architecture of light
and its sculpture of the 12th century.
The Visitors’ House: to help you to better
observe and understand the Basilica and
its symbolism.
The Museum of works of Viollet le Duc
with some original column heads.
The Wervos Museum of Modern Art, with
some works of Picasso, Kandinsky, Kalder…
Basilica of Vézelay
guebwiller/thierenbach The former convent of the Hospital
The Guebwiller region, situated at the Brothers of St Anthony at Issenheim
crossroads of three tourist routes in the The famous altarpiece by Matthias
centre of the Haut-Rhin department in Grünewald was created for the church of
Alsace, is bursting with architectural this former convent.
treasures, such as Murbach Abbey, the Surroundings
Collégiale de Lautenbach church, the Surroundings • Fountains with salty waters and
church of St Léger de Guebwiller, and Explore mythical places in the Upper Rhine archaeological museum at St-Père,
more. region (Alsace, Switzerland and Germany) ancient Gallo-Roman baths, Gothic
www.mythische-orte.eu/fr/alsace church of St-Père (13th and 15th c.).
• Natural site and bridges at Pierre Perthuis
MUST-SEE
Vézelay • Château de Bazoches of Morvan,
The ancient abbey of Murbach
Vézelay, the starting point for going to residence of Marshal Vauban (12th and
This jewel of Roman art of the Rhine
Santiago de Compostella, is a medieval 17th centuries). Château of Chastellux-
district was at the centre of the cultural,
village situated in the heart of the sur-Cure, imposing fortress flanked by 8
spiritual and political life of the Rhine
Burgundy region at the northern boundary towers.
valley.
of the National Park of Morvan. The • Grottoes of Arcy-sur-Cure, between
The Basilica of Our Lady of Thierenbach
“eternal hill” of Vézelay and the basilica Auxerre and Vezelay. A high point of
It is remarkable for its Baroque interiors
of Saint Marie-Madeleine, a masterpiece Prehistory, paintings 28000 years old,
and for the hundreds of painted “ex-votos”
of Roman art representing a rich history 11 caves.
which cover its walls.
Basilica of Tierenbach Vineyards in Burgundy
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Saint Etienne de Nevers internationally renowned works. Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
Surroundings
The region of Nevers has some beautiful
surprises for you : the vineyards of
Pouilly-sur-Loire, the city of Charité-sur-
Loire and its Priory classified as a World
Heritage site by UNESCO and the medieval
village of Apremont-sur-Allier with its
chateau.
Paray-le-Monial
On the circuit of Roman churches, in the
heart of Burgundy, lies Paray-le-Monial. The museum of Hiéron
Around the Sacred Heart Basilica, lies the Classified as a Museum of France, spread
town, one of the richest and the most over 700 sq. meters, a journey covering
beautiful patrimony in the whole of two thousand years of the history of
nevers Burgundy. Christianism.
It was at Nevers that the 23-year-old
Bernadette Soubirous took the veil and for MUST-SEE Surroundings
13 years lived a simple and ordinary life Sacred Heart Basilica Paray-le-Monial is the ideal starting point
dedicated to God and others. Her body A masterpiece of Roman art and an to explore more than a hundred Roman
rests in the chapel, in a glass reliquary. important place of pilgrimage. churches within 45 kms.
Designated a Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (town
Hospices de Beaune
of art and history), Nevers attracts several
hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.
Stroll along the banks of the Loire and
discover the history of porcelain of which
Nevers is the capital.
MUST-SEE
Nevers museum of porcelain and fine art
displays about 1500 pieces of porcelain
of Nevers, 2500 ceramic pieces and a
collection of rolled glasses unique in
Europe. The collections also include
SIGHTS TO SEE IN THE SURROUNDINGS
Paris Strasbourg 1 1 Strasbourg
2 Colmar
Colmar 3
3 Citadel of Langres
2
5 3 4 Fontenay Abbey
guebwiller 5 Pontigny Abbey
4 Mulhouse 6 Prieuré, Charité sur Loire
vézelay
5 7
6 Dijon 13
Noirlac Abbey
12
8 Clunisien Priory of Souvigny
nevers 9
9 Hospices de Beaune
7 10 Cluny Abbey
8 10 11
11 Brou Abbey
paray-le-monial 12 alines Royale d’Arc-et-Senans et
S
de Salins-les-Bains
Clermont-Ferrand Lyon
13 Citadel of Besançon
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The Guebwiller region
& BASILICA OF THIERENBACH
Jewels of Upper-Alsace
T
he region of Guebwiller is situated at
the intersection of the great touristic
roads of Alsace, recognised as World
Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1981: the wine
route of Alsace, the road of the peaks and
the Roman road. Since the beginning of the
8th century; this territory has been moulded
by different religious orders. Notre-Dame de Thierenbach Basilica
The powerful Abbey of Murbach was one of
the most important Principalities of the whole
Rhine valley. It spread its spiritual, cultural
and political influence on the people in the
Rhine valley for more than a thousand years.
The old Abbey of St. Leger of Murbach (12th
century) has architecture typical of Roman art
in the Rhine district Notre-Dame de Thierenbach Basilica Abbaye de Murbach
A few kilometres from there, the Basilica of
Thierenbach is a place of pilgrimage dedicated wine-growing heritage…) published
to the Virgin Mary. This Priory of the 12th under the label “Town of Art and
century was rebuilt in the 18th century in History”, on request, at the Tourist
Baroque style. It has several hundred painted Guided tours of the Abbey of Murbach, the
Office.
“ex-votos”. Basilica of Notre Dame of Thierenbach,
It is through the famous altarpiece of Guebwiller and Soultz towns, the old
Diary
Issenheim by Mathias Grünewald (15th convent of the Dominicans of Haute
Alsace and the Theodore Deck Museum in GREAT PILGRIMAGES
century, displayed at the Unterlinden Museum
Guebwiller, on request, for groups, at the Pilgrimage of the “travelling
in Colmar) that one knows about the convent
Tourist Office. entertainers”
of the Antonins of Issenheim. A community ▸ In May
of Sisters of Divine Providence live on the
Pilgrimage of the Polish people,
premises at present. They open the doors of pilgrimage of the sick and elderly
their convent to you for a visit providing their persons
own commentary. Tourist literature in French, German and ▸ In May/June
Many other sites in the region are worth English and topical material (Roman art, art Solemnity of the Assumption of
a visit: the Collegiate of Lautenbach (12th nouveau, Baroque art, industrial patrimony, the Virgin Mary
century), the 3 churches in Guebwiller… ▸ 15 August
Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady Mary
▸ 8 September
Guebwiller Region
Pilgrimage of the National Union
Tourist Office
of Veterans
+33 (0)3 89 76 10 63
Tour of the vineyard of Guebwiller, in July ▸ In October
info@tourisme-guebwiller.fr
and August (program on the website of the www.tourisme-guebwiller.fr More information on
Tourist Office) for individuals. www.pelerinage-thierenbach.org
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the Basilica of Saint marie-Madeleine,
a masterpiece of Roman architecture
W
itness to a rich history and
an unbelievably deep spiritual
heritage, the Basilica of Saint
Madeleine, perched on the “eternal hill” in
Burgundy, stands over a picturesque village
which has kept its ramparts, its gates and its
parapets. With the relics of Marie-Madeleine,
Vézelay becomes one of the important
holy places of the Christian world in the
11th century and a departure point for the
pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella.
The basilica, a masterpiece of Roman
Basilica of Saint Marie-Madeleine Basilica of Saint Marie-Madeleine
architecture, dazzles by its admirable
proportions. On entering, an astonishing light
immediately strikes the visitor and gives Divine Office times diary
the monument an unfathomable depth. The Saturday: 8 am Lauds – 12.30 pm Mass – 6
Exhibitions, conferences,
capitals and the three tympanums form pm Vespers – 7 pm Mass events… ▸ All year round
a unique whole by their quality and their Sunday: 8 am Lauds – 11 am Mass – 6 pm Vespers Concerts
message. Vézelay, classified as a World Monday: 6.30 pm Mass ▸ From April to October
Heritage monument by UNESCO, is a living Tuesday – Friday: 7 am Lauds (in August ▸ 24 to 27 August : Festival
shrine and draws pilgrims, artists and visitors 8 am) – 12.30 pm Midday Prayer – 6 pm “ Rencontres Musicales de Vézelay ”
from across the world. Vespers – 6.30 pm Mass Summer solstice ▸ 20 to 25 June
The monks and nuns of the Monastic Grand annual pilgrimage of Saint
Fraternity of Jerusalem hold daily monastic The services are sung in French, in four- Mary Magdalene
prayers there and welcome pilgrims and part harmony by the Monastic Fraternity of ▸ 22 July
visitors. Jerusalem. Vézelay is set ablaze in the Place
du Cloître de la Basilique (sound
and light show)
▸ Start of August (4 evenings)
Brochures available at the tourist office – Organic market
•V isitor centre (interpretation centre to help Guides on sale at the reception desk of the ▸ Last Sunday in August or 1st
you truly understand the basilica) basilica (cards and souvenirs). Sunday in September
• House of Jules Roy (house of the writer) Truffle market
• Museum of the works of Viollet-le-Duc ▸ Mid-November
(Roman sculptures) Vézelay Tourist Office Winter solstice
Agnès MILLOT ▸ 19 to 24 December
• Zervos Museum (collection of modern art)
+33 (0)3 86 33 23 69 Christmas celebrations
• Maison de Ch. et Y. Zervos (exhibition of vezelay.otsi@wanadoo.fr ▸ 24 and 25 December
contemporary art in the summer) www.vezelaytourisme.com
The Monastic Fraternity of
Shrine Jerusalem provide spiritual
+33 (0)3 86 33 39 50 (on the morning guides and liturgies, sessions
from tuesday to saturday) and workshops
The basilica is open every day from 8 am to secretariat@basiliquedevezelay.org www.basiliquedevezelay.org
8 pm (free entry). Guided tours all year round www.basiliquedevezelay.org
Full programme:
on reservation (every day in summer). www.vezelaytourisme.com
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saint-Bernadette, from Lourdes to Nevers
B
orn in Lourdes in 1844, Bernadette
Soubirous was 14 years old when the
Virgin Mary appeared to her at the
Rock of Massabielle.
On 7 July 1866, to achieve her desire for a
religious life, Bernadette arrived at the Saint
Gildard Convent and joined the Sisters of
Charity of Nevers, whom she knew from the
hospice school in Lourdes.
Bernadette remained at the order’s
motherhouse in Nevers for 13 years. Her
simple, ordinary life was entirely devoted to
God and to others. When she died on 16 April
1879, her body was interred in a small chapel
in the convent grounds. Found to be intact in
1909, it was finally laid to rest in 1925 within
a shrine in the chapel of the Saint Gildard
Convent. On 8 December 1933, the Church
presented Bernadette to all God’s people as
an evangelical sign and she was declared a
saint. Sainte Bernadette church Ducal Palace
Situated on the banks of the Loire, Nevers
was officially declared a Ville d’Art et diary
d’Histoire (town of art and history) thanks to
First apparition, solemn mass
the diversity and richness of its historical and
At the shrine: ▸ 11 February
religious heritage. It is also an important stop
• Guide documents for “Walking in the Saint Bernadette’s Feast and 3rd
on the Way of St. James (Vézelay Route). apparition, solemn mass
footsteps of Bernadette” in several
▸ 18 February
languages.
•D ucal Palace (15th c.) Death of Saint Bernadette,
• Video of St Bernadette’s life
commemoration, Sainte Croix
• Saint-Cyr-Saint Julietta Cathedral (6th –
At the Tourist Office: chapel
16th c.) ▸ 16 April
• Guided tours for groups and individuals
• Saint-Étienne Church, (11th c.) Arrival of Saint Bernadette in
• Tourist guides, maps, accommodation
• Museum of porcelain and fine art) Nevers, commemoration
guides and audio guides
• Porte du Croux (14th-15th c.) ▸ 28 July
• Ste Bernadette du Banlay church (20th c.) Feast of the Immaculate
Nevers and its region Conception, solemn mass
Tourist Office ▸ 8 December
Sophie LEPOUTRE
+33 (0)3 86 68 45 02 What to do in 2017: “Spectacle
•C hapel that is the final resting place of Saint contact@nevers-tourisme.com Bernadette”, an open-air sound
Bernadette sophie.lepoutre@nevers-tourisme.com and light show in the gardens of
www.nevers-tourisme.com the shrine:
• Museum which relates the life of Saint
▸ 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29,
Bernadette Espace Bernadette 30 July 2017.
• “Walking in the footsteps of Bernadette” +33 (0)3 86 71 99 50 Tickets: www.weezevent.com/
gardens: discover where Saint Bernadette contact@espace-bernadette.com spectacle-bernadette
lived www.espace-bernadette.com www.spectaclebernadette-nevers.com
• Shop
• On-site accommodation and catering
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