PLOMBIERES LES BAINS
NOTRE DAME DE PLOMBIERES
Description
he statue of the Virgin Mary, erected in Plombières on 15 August 1855, symbolises the protection of the town, which was spared the cholera epidemics of 1831 and 1874. Legend has it that the town's prayers were answered. Every 15 August, the town lights up with a thousand fires and pilgrims, torches in hand, pay homage to the statue. Modelled by Lyon sculptor Fabish, it is a replica of the statue at Fourvière and stands 2.13 metres tall in cast iron.
Since its installation, every 15 August, a procession has taken place in Leadières, torches in hand.
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Additional informations
Type of amenities : Historic monument or place to visit
Conditions of visit : Visit on your own at all times
Subject of tourist venue - historic building : Religious architecture
Groups welcome : YES
NOTRE DAME DE PLOMBIERES
Coteau de la Vierge
88370 PLOMBIERES LES BAINS
03 29 66 01 30
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