Religious and Pilgrimage Geography

Spiritual Tourism

France's religious heritage attracts millions:

Major Pilgrimage Sites

• Lourdes: 6 million pilgrims annually
• Mont-Saint-Michel: Spiritual and architectural wonder
• Santiago routes: Four main paths cross France
• Taizé: Ecumenical community attracting youth

Heritage Tourism

• Cathedral circuit: Gothic masterpieces
• Abbey routes: Cluny, Fontenay, Sénanque
• Jewish heritage: Preserved quarters and synagogues
• Islamic sites: Growing halal tourism services