An unmissable event for pilgrims and walkers

This year, guests of honor will be Sonia and Alexandre Poussinfamous adventurers and writers, known for their long -term expeditions, especially in Africa and Madagascar.

Thirty-five Pilgrim Associationsfrom all over France and Europe, will be present to share their experiences and promote their routes. Among the highlights, the Delivery of the pilgrim assistance scholarshipintended to support a particular walking project, will be a key moment in the forum.

The detailed program of the 2025 Nantes forum forum 2025

Friday February 28, 2025

• 2 p.m. :: Opening to the public
• 2:30 p.m. :: Workshop – How to make your backpack
  Hosted by Anne-Laure Timmel
• 3.30 p.m. :: Writing workshop – Write your pilgrimage
  Hosted by Marie-Hélène Treheux
  Location: 1st floor (limited places)
• 4:30 p.m. :: Round table – On the way to Jerusalem
  Hosted by Marie-Yvonne Buss (weekly the pilgrim)
  With:
• Aliénor Vidal de la Blache author of Alone on foot to Jerusalem
• Jean-Claude Morisset author of I will write to you from Jerusalem
• Jérôme Hautdidier Director of the Pilgrimages Service of the Diocese of Nantes
  Signing session to follow
• 6:00 p.m. :: Stands closure
• 7:45 p.m. :: Reopening of the manufacture
• 8 p.m. :: Official inauguration and pilgrim adventure scholarships
  Sponsored by Hervé de Lantivy, author of A prosthesis to Compostela
• 8:30 p.m. :: Round table – Walk, an art of living?
  Hosted by Cécile Picco (weekly the pilgrim)
  With Sonia and Alexandre Poussin
  Signing session to follow
• 10:30 p.m. :: Forum closure

Saturday February 29, 2025

• 9:30 am:: Opening to the public
• 10:00 am:: Round table – Health on the way
  With:
• Dr Anne-Laure Timmelcardiologist
• Dr Brice Bellemanssports doctor
• Yvan Raggipodiatrist
• 11:00:: Workshop – How to make your backpack
  Led by a member of the Haltes Pilgrim Association 44
• 2 p.m.:: Writing workshop – Write your pilgrimage
  Hosted by Marie-Hélène Treheux
• 2 p.m.:: Round table – Female spirituality paths
  Hosted by Isabelle Nagard (diocese of Nantes)
  With:
• Marie-Claude LatimierPresident of the Chemin de Sainte-Agathe
• Cyrille Bolandauthor of In Provence in the footsteps of Marie-Madeleine
• Jacques Heinrypresident of the friends of Saint-Jacques in Anjou
• 4:00 p.m.:: Round table – Jubilee year in Rome: via Ligeria and Via Francigena
  Hosted by Anthony Grouard (Pilgrim Stop 44)
  With:
• Father Guillaume Le Floc’hformer rector of the Saint-Yves des Bretons church in Rome
• Claude CensierFrench Federation of Via Francigena
• Jean-Yves Bonespecialist in via ligeria and via Francigena
• 5.30 p.m.:: Drawing of the raffle
• 6.30 p.m.:: Forum closure

A profusion of initiatives around the pilgrimage

Of the Information stands, a specialized bookstore and a hiking shop will allow visitors to prepare for their best for their future pilgrimage. A watercolor exhibition will enrich the forum experience. An event intended for both experienced walkers and those who wish to learn this interior and exterior adventure.