Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Bétharram, Religious shrine in Lestelle-Bétharram, France.
The sanctuary contains two main chapels spanning centuries: one from the 17th century and another completed in the 20th century, together forming a spiritual complex. The older chapel features a marble facade with a central Virgin Mary statue and sculptures of the evangelists, while the newer chapel provides a contemporary space for worship.
A 15th-century event established the foundation for devotion at this location, when the Virgin Mary reportedly aided a person in danger. The chapel was subsequently built and gradually expanded over centuries to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims.
The sanctuary's name traces back to a 15th-century event that continues to draw pilgrims and shape local religious practice. Visitors pray before statues and artworks that illustrate faith and connect to generations of devotion at this site.
The site is accessible for visitors with mobility restrictions and offers parking nearby. Guided tours help visitors understand the different areas, and there is a gift shop on-site.
The site features a Way of the Cross comprising 15 white chapels representing the suffering of Jesus, distributed across the grounds. This series of chapels received official recognition as a historical monument in 2002 and forms an important part of the pilgrimage experience.
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