When in Paris, Consider a Stop at La Tour Saint-Jacques

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Whether you are starting a pilgrimage in Paris or just find yourself in the City of Light, consider a stop at the Tour Saint-Jacques, a stunning Camino-related monument now recognized as a starting point for the Camino de Santiago in France.

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Lay Your Burdens at the Camino de California Cruz de Ferro

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As part of its mission to promote spiritual pilgrimage along California’s Mission Trail, the nonprofit Camino de California organization has dedicated a Cruz de Ferro at the historic Mission San Miguel Arcángel in San Luis Obispo County. This replica of the iconic iron cross, located at the highest point on the Camino Francés, offers a symbolic place for reflection and unburdening to those traversing the re-established Camino Real route.

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St. Martin Loop

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A 77-year-old woman is inspired to walk a lesser-known network of marked pilgrims trails leading to the basilica dedicated to St. Martin in Tours, France. When the weight of her pack became too much to bear, she found a creative way to carry on.

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What Does It Mean to Walk as a Pilgrim?

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The Canadian Company of Pilgrims has launched a Mindful Pilgrim initiative focused around the themes of kindness, respect, openness, and curiosity, and meant to encourage people to consider with intention what it means to walk as a pilgrim.

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