Marian apparitions of Notre-Dame du Laus

Notre-Dame du Laus is a pilgrimage sanctuary in the French Alps consisting of a basilica, the Chapel of Good Encounter, and supporting structures. The grounds include an 18th-century marble statue and multiple spaces designed for prayer and contemplation.

The sanctuary arose following reports by shepherdess Benoîte Rencurel, who described regular visions between 1664 and 1718. A church was constructed in 1666 and later expanded into a larger pilgrimage complex.

The name Notre-Dame du Laus means "Our Lady of the Clearing" and reflects the mountain setting where the visions took place. Pilgrims today experience this as a place where faith and landscape come together in a shared sense of purpose.

The sanctuary offers year-round lodging options including hotel rooms and provides dining facilities and a bookstore on-site. Regular religious services are held, and the grounds are easy to navigate with pathways connecting various chapels and prayer areas.

A lamp at the sanctuary reportedly produces oil that believers have associated with physical and spiritual healing across centuries. This phenomenon continues to inspire reflection and devotion among those who visit.

Location: Saint-Étienne-le-Laus

GPS coordinates: 44.52139,6.15167

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52