Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-l'Osier

Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-l'Osier is a shrine in Isère built with red brick construction featuring a Latin cross plan containing three naves with vaulted ceilings. The main basilica accommodates approximately 500 visitors while a secondary chapel holds about 100 people, and both spaces provide access for people with reduced mobility.

The sanctuary originated in 1649 following a reported miracle witnessed by a man named Pierre Port-Combet during his farming work when a willow tree appeared to bleed. This event led to the establishment of the shrine, which has since become a pilgrimage destination.

The sanctuary brings together believers who gather to honor the Virgin Mary through regular prayer and religious ceremonies held throughout the year. Visitors experience a space deeply connected to popular devotion and faith practices that continue to draw people from surrounding areas.

Visitors should know that two separate spaces are available with different capacities for various types of gatherings and services. It is helpful to check ahead about visiting times and days to plan a comfortable visit.

The shrine preserves physical relics from the time of its founding, including fragments of the original willow tree and pieces of a historical plow. These objects offer visitors a direct connection to the founding story and make the religious experience at the site more personal.

Location: Notre-Dame-de-l'Osier

Inception: 1657

GPS coordinates: 45.23839,5.40561

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40