routes of santiago de compostela in france
states: [france]
category: cultural
year: 1998
location: Regions of Aquitaine, Auvergne, Basse-Normandie, Bourgogne, Centre, Champagne-Ardenne, Ile-de-France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Limousin, Midi-Pyrénées, Picardie, Poitou-Charentes, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 45.1840555600, 0.7229444440
last visited: 2018
unesco id: 868
world heritage site: 868
The Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France, a UNESCO World Heritage site, encompass a network of pilgrimage paths leading to the shrine of St. James in Spain. These historic routes, used since the Middle Ages, are dotted with significant churches, monasteries, and hospices that supported pilgrims on their spiritual journey. Recognized for their cultural and historical importance, they reflect centuries of religious devotion and architectural heritage. Today, they remain a testament to the enduring tradition of pilgrimage and cross-cultural exchange.
