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Notre-Dame-de-La-Salette, Sanctuary City of France
There are 20 Sanctuary Cities in France, visited by thousands of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world. Notre-Dame de la Salette is one of them, and contributes to the international influence of these exceptional places that make up the richness of our heritage.
Who are the Sanctuary Cities and what are they for?
The Association of The Sanctuary Cities in France aims to bring together and federate the major French pilgrimage sites. Each of the 20 destinations, made up of a tourist office and sanctuary pair, come together to improve visitor attendance. The members of the association meet several times a year to share their best practices in terms of reception and communication.
Notre-Dame de la Salette, 2nd Sanctuary City in France
Notre-Dame de la Salette is the second Sanctuary City in France after Lourdes. With its 400 beds, it is also the largest accommodation provider in Isère. Whether you are religious or not, it is an essential place to visit in Matheysine which has many assets:
- A magnificent high-mountain landscape with this sanctuary perched at an altitude of 1800m ;
- Accessibility by coach and car facilitated by recent developments ;
- Marked hiking trails all around the sanctuary ;
- A hotel and restaurant service
to welcome tourists and pilgrims staying.
