Monastère Saint-Joseph du Bessillon, Benedictine monastery in Cotignac, France
The monastery features white stone buildings set against the Bessillon mountain, with an adjacent spring and multiple chapels for religious services.
Saint Joseph appeared to shepherd Gaspard Ricard on June 7, 1660, revealing a water source that became central to the monastery's establishment.
The monastery maintains regular religious services, retreats for women and young girls, and hosts annual celebrations of Saint Joseph's Day.
Located at 5248 Chemin de Saint-Joseph in Cotignac, the monastery welcomes visitors and offers guided tours with advance reservations.
The site contains a natural spring discovered during the apparition, which continues to flow and serves as a source for pilgrims.
Location: Cotignac
Inception: 1977
Website: https://saintjosephcotignac.com
GPS coordinates: 43.53290,6.11883
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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