pilgrims route 

Since medieval times, Correze has been known to be on-route to Santiago de Compostella in north-west Spain.

In Correze, pilgrims could ensure food and lodging was provided in certain houses. Over the centuries such houses became known for their services, some served solely for nuns, some served for any religious person on-route. This journey would take circa 1.5 months from Correze to arrive in Santiago.

Such houses received religious recognition for their deeds and door frames became decorated with scalops. In further times these door frames were decorated in Renaissance styles together with window frames.

Once the pilgrims were rested the church and 2 village chapels were used for prayers to St. Martial and Notre Dame du Pont du Salut before they moved on. Upon arrival in Santiago, the pilgrims would receive a shell-scallop as a memorial icon.

In todays era, pilgrims continou this journey from all parts of Europe, coming together in France and travelling down the several routes towards to French Perinees. Excellent clothing, food and lodging have made this an unforgettable journey.

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