Basilica of St. Anne d'Auray
Basilique de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
The Basilica of St. Anne d'Auray is a prominent pilgrimage site dedicated to St. Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary and patron saint of Brittany. Between 1623-1625, St. Anne was said to have appeared to a devout local peasant, eventually leading to his discovery of an ancient statue of St. Anne in his field. Today, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit the basilica, which houses relics of St. Anne and hosts the "Great Pardon" on her feast day, July 26.
Contributed by JMM · Last updated March 29, 2026
Basilica of St. Anne d'Auray
Basilique de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
The Basilica of St. Anne d'Auray is a prominent pilgrimage site dedicated to St. Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary and patron saint of Brittany. Between 1623-1625, St. Anne was said to have appeared to a devout local peasant, eventually leading to his discovery of an ancient statue of St. Anne in his field. Today, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit the basilica, which houses relics of St. Anne and hosts the "Great Pardon" on her feast day, July 26.