Situated 30 minutes from La-Roche-sur-Yon and 35 minutes from the Puy du Fou, the Sanctuaire de la Salette is a 19th-century cultural site depicting the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to the children of La Salette.
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Presentation of: LE SANCTUAIRE DE LA SALETTE
A singular testimony to parish life at the end of the 19th century, this site, built by Abbé Hillairet, is surprising in terms of both the materials used and the architectural programme developed.
The zigzag pathways feature some remarkable trees: Himalayan cedars, laricio pines, exotic plants such as Yucca and
palms...
Open-air site, free access. Picnic tables available, including one accessible for the disabled.
Free guided tours, lasting 1.5 hours, every Tuesday at 3.30pm from 15 July to 12 August 2025, and on Friday 15 August 2025.
Bookings by text message to 07 81 59 41 44.
Tours in English subject to availability.
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Parish cross and enclosure
Architectural style of the site
Baroque
Free
yes
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours on request (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (individuelles): Yes
Free tours (groupes): Yes
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
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