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Saint Valentine's Pilgrimage

The pilgrimage is open to married couples.

13 – February 14, 2027 Louis and Zélie Martin Sanctuary of Alençon Orne 40 places
Saint Valentine's Pilgrimage

Celebrate your relationship before God with Saints Louis and Zélie!

Pilgrim together as a couple for a truly meaningful Valentine's Day and rediscover the magnificent plan of God for your relationship! This pilgrimage is designed to give couples the opportunity to share as much as they need, just the two of them, while walking in the footsteps of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin.

Programme

  • Nourished by inspiring talks, pilgrims can enjoy the beauty of nature, times of testimony, praise, and a prayer vigil.
  • The option of a listening session, individually or as a couple, with a sanctuary member trained in pastoral listening, available throughout the weekend.

Practical information

Couples will be accommodated at the sanctuary's pilgrims' guest house.

The suggested offering for the weekend covers the pastoral program, accommodation, and meals.

Getting there

Train

The SNCF train station is less than a ten-minute walk from the sanctuary!

Car

Allow less than three hours from Paris, and about one hour from Caen, Le Mans, and Laval.

Bike

Winding through the Norman Switzerland region, you can reach Alençon by bike!