BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250326T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250124T173537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114157Z UID:9399-1742996700-1743004800@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Marche découverte de Paris: Visit to Père Lachaise cemetery DESCRIPTION:Visit Père Lachaise cemetery \n\nRendezvous at 1:45 p.m. \n\nIn front of Café des Banques\, 13 avenue du Père Lachaise\, Paris 20\, métro Gambetta (exit 3). \n\n \n\nTo register\, contact the organizer – Monique Jacob: 06 09 14 50 64 – by SMS\, giving your full name and membership number. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/marche-decouverte-de-paris-visit-to-pere-lachaise-cemetery/ CATEGORIES:Paris discovery walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250325T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250325T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250305T213132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114319Z UID:9645-1742896800-1742902200@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Introduction to Spanish for pilgrims DESCRIPTION:Spanish classes resumed on March 4.\n\n \n\nThey take place at our head office at 8bis rue Jean Bart\, Paris 6\, in the office provided for office hours\, on Tuesdays from 10am to 11:30am. \n\nCourses are free of charge. \n\nThe following dates have been set: March 25\, April 1\, April 8. \n\nTo facilitate progress for all participants\, it would be a good idea to sign up for all courses. \n\nPlease register with Monique Jacob tel: 06 09 14 50 64 URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/introduction-to-spanish-for-pilgrims-5/ LOCATION:Association headquarters\, 8 bis rue Jean BART\, PARIS\, 75006 CATEGORIES:Introduction to Spanish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250323T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250323T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250228T170224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114307Z UID:9619-1742716800-1742749200@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walking: A Sunday in the Montceaux forest DESCRIPTION:A Sunday in the Montceaux forest\n\n18 km walk organized by Vincent and Lydie at a pace of 4 km per hour \n\nMeet at Gare de L’Est at 9.25 a.m. for a 9.37 a.m. departure – Line P – FYMO – Direction La Ferté-Milon – Arrival in Trilport at 10.06 a.m. \n\nA tour of a state-owned forest of majestic oaks starting from Trilport\, in a meander of the Marne. \n\n\nChemin de St Fiacre\, \n\n\n\nVillage of Montceaux\, \n\n\n\nCarrefour du Chêne-au-Roi\, \n\n\n\nCarrefour de la Marche…\n\n\nEarly spring promises a forest decked out in shades of green. \n\nRegistration with Lydie Dobin on 06 72 74 06 87 \n\nScheduled return from Trilport at 5:37 p.m. for arrival at Gare de L’Est at 6:09 p.m. \n\n\nPlease leave your full name and membership number.\n\n\n\nMembership limited to 25 people. Registration open from Monday March 17 to Friday evening March 21. \n\n\nClothing and equipment according to the weather\, good footwearApplication of current health regulationsWalk under everyone’s responsibility: each participant must be insured and respect the instructions given by the organizers. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walking-a-sunday-in-the-montceaux-forest/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250318T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250318T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250218T081405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114319Z UID:9654-1742292000-1742297400@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Introduction to Spanish for pilgrims DESCRIPTION:Spanish classes resumed on March 4.\n\n \n\nThey take place at our head office at 8bis rue Jean Bart\, Paris 6\, in the office provided for office hours\, on Tuesdays from 10am to 11:30am. \n\nCourses are free of charge. \n\nThe following dates have been set: March 18\, March 25\, April 1\, April 8. \n\nTo facilitate progress for all participants\, it would be a good idea to sign up for all courses. \n\nPlease register with Monique Jacob tel: 06 09 14 50 64 URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/introduction-to-spanish-for-pilgrims-6/ LOCATION:Association headquarters\, 8 bis rue Jean BART\, PARIS\, 75006 CATEGORIES:Introduction to Spanish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250309T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250224T221354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114314Z UID:9626-1741507200-1741539600@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walking: From La Ferte-Alais to Breuillet-Village - 17th stage of the GR1 DESCRIPTION:Walk from La Ferte-Alais to Breuillet-Village\n21 km walk organized by Patrick at a COMMON pace of 4 km per hour. \nRDV at 8:15 a.m. at Gare de Lyon – Quai RER Sud R direction Corbeil-Essonne \nDeparture at 8.31 a.m. – Arrival at La Ferté Allais at 9.42 a.m. \nWe take the GR11 to join the GR1 via Vallée Hainault\, Parc aux Bœufs and Vallée Gommier. \nWe reach Moulin Goujon and then Torfou\, before taking a short stretch of the Chemin de Compostelle. \nJust a few kilometers to Breuillet Village \n \n\nReturn via Breuillet-Village station – RER C at 17h22 – Arrival Bibliothèque François Mitterrand 18h10 \n\nRegistration with Patrick Stagnetto on 06 28 54 00 86\n\nPlease note: membership is limited to 25 people.\nRegistrations open from March 3 to 7 by SMS\, indicating your full name and membership number.\n\nPlease remember to register during this time and wait for the organizer’s reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walking-from-la-ferte-alais-to-breuillet-village-17th-stage-of-the-gr1/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250304T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250304T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20230129T185228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114034Z UID:9246-1741082400-1741087800@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Introduction to Spanish for pilgrims DESCRIPTION:Spanish classes resume. \n\n \n\nThey will take place at our head office at 8bis rue Jean Bart\, Paris 6\, in the premises provided for office hours\, on Tuesdays from 10am to 11:30am. \n\nCourses are free of charge. \n\nThe following dates have been set: March 4\, March 18\, March 25\, April 1 and April 8. \n\nTo facilitate progress for all participants\, it would be a good idea to sign up for all courses. \n\nPlease register with Monique Jacob tel: 06 09 14 50 64 URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/introduction-to-spanish-for-pilgrims/ LOCATION:Association headquarters\, 8 bis rue Jean BART\, PARIS\, 75006 CATEGORIES:Introduction to Spanish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250228T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250301T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250216T233118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114319Z UID:9646-1740751200-1740853800@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Forum Nantais des Chemins DESCRIPTION:The Société Française des Amis de Saint Jacques de Compostelle looks forward to seeing you at the 3rd FORUM NANTAIS DES CHEMINS URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/forum-nantais-des-chemins/ CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Forum-Nantais-des-Chemins-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250216T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250129T160344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114324Z UID:9671-1739692800-1739725200@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walk: Green spaces west of Paris DESCRIPTION:Walk: Green spaces west of Paris\n19 km walk organized by Blandine at a pace of 4 km/h.\n \n\n\nMeet at 9:15 a.m. on the RER A platform – Chatou-Croissy station for a walk starting at 9:30 a.m. at the latest.For information\, the RER leaves Chatelet les Halles at 8.36 am and arrives at Chatou-Croissy at 9.06 am.\n \n\n\nWe’ll follow the promenade along the banks of the Seine to the Croissy bridge.\nWe join the Jonchère park and then the Malmaison forest.\nAfter a short drive through Vaucresson\, we reach the Lafayette escadrille memorial.\nWe end the walk by crossing the Parc de St Cloud.\n\nReturn by tramway T2 to Parc de St Cloud station. \n\n\n\nRegister with Blandine Beaudoin on 06 83 44 87 12\n\nPlease leave your full name and membership number.\nPlease note: membership is limited to 25 people. Registration open from February 10 to 14. \n\nPlease remember to register during this time and wait for the organizer’s reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walk-green-spaces-west-of-paris/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250215T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250215T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20241211T175859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114329Z UID:9682-1739611800-1739637000@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:General Meeting of the French Society of Friends of Santiago de Compostela (SFASJC) DESCRIPTION:Dear friends \nYou are invited to attend the Ordinary Annual General Meeting of our associationto be held on Saturday February 15\, 2025starting at 9:30 a.m. \nAt Forum 104 – Salle des Glycines\nOur meeting will be divided into two parts:the general meeting of members in the morning\, with elections for the renewal of the Board of Directors\,and after a packed lunch on site\, we invite you to join us for a convivial afternoon. \n \nProceedings of the Annual General Meeting\n9:30am: Welcome and registration10:00am: Opening of Ordinary General Meeting \n\nTreasurer’s financial report and general secretary’s activity reportChairman’s moral report\nElection of board members\nPresentation of the Board’s plans for 2025\,\nDiscussion with the audience\n\n12:30 p.m.: Lunch2:00 p.m.: Social time \n\nAnnouncement of photo contest winners and prize-giving ceremony\nPresentation of the Jacobean award to pilgrims who have obtained the Compostela in 2024.\nSurprise entertainment followed by a welcome drink\n\nMembers wishing to stand for election to the Board of Directors of the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle are invited to submit their application to the President before February 1st. Members must have been members for at least two years and be up to date with their membership fees. \nThere are vacancies on the Board of Directors for people who can bring us their skills in academic relations\, public relations\, social networking\, communications\, website management\, IT in general… \nIf you are unable to attend the General Meeting\, you may be represented by another member of the association witha valid power of attorney. \nThe power of attorney must be sent to the company before February 1\, 2025. \nWe remind you that\, in accordance with our by-laws\, only members who have paid their membership fees may take part in the vote.We hope to see many of you\, and look forward to seeing you on this occasion. Please accept\, dear friends\, our pilgrim greetings. \nPresidentPatrice J.M. Bernard URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/general-meeting-of-the-french-society-of-friends-of-santiago-de-compostela-sfasjc/ LOCATION:Forum 104\, 104\, rue de Vaugirard\, PARIS\, 75006 CATEGORIES:News ORGANIZER;CN="SFASJC":MAILTO:secretariat@compostelle.asso.fr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250214T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250214T233000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250129T181454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114319Z UID:9657-1739520000-1739575800@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Photo competition: Vote for the People's Choice Award DESCRIPTION:The winners of the Photo Competition will be announced at the Annual General Meeting on February 15. Although the members of the jury have already deliberated to determine the winners of the Jury prizes\, you still have the opportunity to vote for the Public Prize until February 14 at 11:59 pm. \n\nThe rules are simple: the People’s Choice Award will go to the pilgrim’s photo with the most “likes”. Select your favorite photos and don’t hesitate to ask your friends and family to vote for you! (An Instagram account is required.) \n\nInstagram account link: https: //www.instagram.com/sfasjc_photo/ URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/photo-competition-vote-for-the-peoples-choice-award/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250209T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250124T153432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114157Z UID:9402-1739088000-1739120400@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walking: From Maisse to La Ferté-Alais through fields and forests - 16th stage of the GR1 DESCRIPTION:From Maisse to La Ferté-Alais through fields and forests \n20 km walk organized by Régis at a COMMON pace of 4 km per hour. \nMeet at Gare de Lyon on the RER D platform South at 8.15am – Departure at 8.33am towards Corbeil-Essonne \n \nReturn ALL TOGETHER from Ferté-Alais station at 5:46 pm to Gare de Lyon – Hourly train to Paris with connection at Corbeil-Essonnes.\nRegistration with Régis Kaldy on 06.17.50.17.56 \n\nPlease note: membership is limited to 25 people.\nRegistrations open from February 3 to 7 by SMS\, indicating your full name and membership number.\n\nPlease remember to register during this time and wait for the organizer’s reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walking-from-maisse-to-la-ferte-alais-through-fields-and-forests-16th-stage-of-the-gr1/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250208T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20240915T170551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114209Z UID:9450-1739012400-1739019600@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Spiritual preparation DESCRIPTION:In addition to the material preparationfor pilgrimage on the roads to Santiago\, spiritual preparation is clearly a “plus” in the pilgrim’s toolkit.\n \nSince 2022\, the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostellehas been offering this time of exchange and sharingfor all those interested in this spiritual preparation.\n \nThe sessions are led by lFather Patrice SONNIER\, professor at the Collège des Bernardins\n \n\nSpiritual preparation meetings are held at the Association’s head office.\n \nPlease register in advance and check times with the association.\nN.B. If you’re interested in a particular topic or theme\, please let Pierre Huchard know by e-mail:1950societe@amis-de-compostelle.fr URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/spiritual-preparation-7/ CATEGORIES:Spiritual preparation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250207T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20241030T204420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114334Z UID:9717-1738920600-1738944000@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Paris discovery walk: From Porte de Montreuil to Denfert- Rochereau DESCRIPTION:From Porte de Montreuil to Denfert-Rochereau. approx. 18 km \n\nMeet at 9:45 a.m. at Porte de Montreuil in front of the Mac Donald\, 67 avenue Davout; departure at 10 a.m.; duration approx. 5 hours. \n\nWe’ll be walking from 10am to 4pm\, with an hour’s break for lunch: picnic if the weather permits\, or small restaurant. \n\nGroup limited to 20 participants. Each participant will be asked to be vigilant\, to walk on sidewalks\, to respect traffic lights and to cross lanes at crosswalks. All participants walk at their own risk. It is always possible to stop if you feel tired\, but you must inform the organizer beforehand. If weather conditions are too bad\, the walk will be postponed to a later date. \n\nRegister with the organizer from February 3 to 6 – Monique Jacob: 06 09 14 50 64 – by SMS\, giving your full name and membership number. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/paris-discovery-walk-from-porte-de-montreuil-to-denfert-rochereau/ CATEGORIES:Paris discovery walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250201T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250201T233000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250112T061400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114157Z UID:9410-1738396800-1738452600@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Submission of application for the 2024 "jacquaire" award DESCRIPTION:You have until February 1 to submit your application… \n\nRead more URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/submission-of-application-for-the-2024-jacquaire-award/ CATEGORIES:News ORGANIZER;CN="SFASJC":MAILTO:secretariat@compostelle.asso.fr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250126T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250111T102334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114157Z UID:9407-1737878400-1737910800@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walk: From Bouffémont to Taverny through the Montmorency forest DESCRIPTION:Walk: From Bouffémont to Taverny through the Montmorency forest\n22 km walk organized by Monique at a pace of 4 km/h.\n \n\n\nMeet at Gare du Nord at 8.45 a.m. in front of the departure platform of the Lomi line H train to Luzarches\, departing at 9.04 a.m.\n \n\nWalking in the Montmorency forest\nReturn from Taverny station at 5:01 pm to Gare du Nord\, a train every 30 minutes to Paris. \n\n\n\nRegistration with Monique JACOB on 06 09 14 50 64\n\nRegistration from January 20 to 24\, 2025.\nPlease remember to register by SMS during this time\, leaving your full name and membership number\, and wait for the organizer to reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walk-from-bouffemont-to-taverny-through-the-montmorency-forest/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250119T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250105T225633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114329Z UID:9690-1737273600-1737306000@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walking: From Malesherbes to Maisse - 15th stage of the GR1 DESCRIPTION:Marche De Malesherbes à Maisse – 15th stage of Gr1\n17 km walk organized by Régis & Patrick at a pace of 4 km per hour. \nMeet at Gare de Lyon in the middle of the RER D Sudplatform at 7.45 a.m. – Train ROPO – 8.01 a.m. towards Corbeil then change at Viry-Chatillon at 9.10 a.m. on the same platform for Malesherbes arriving at 10.06 a.m. \nFrom the station\, we cross Malesherbes to Château de Rouville\, dating from 1492.\nThen off to Moulin-Paillard – to see the 12th-13th century Saint-Léger church and its Neolithic polissoir known as the Seven Swords. \nWe then take the path through the menhir field\, known as the pierre droite\, to reach Maisse via a series of narrow lanes. \n \n \n> RETURN from Maisse station 16h35 \,17h35 – Hourly train to Gare de Lyon RER D.\nRegistration with Patrick Stagnetto on 06.28.54.00.86 \n\nPlease leave your full name and membership number.\nPlease note: membership is limited to 25 people. Registration opens on January 13 and closes on Friday evening\, January 17. \n\nPlease remember to register during this time and wait for the organizer’s reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walking-from-malesherbes-to-maisse-15th-stage-of-the-gr1/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250117T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250117T214500 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20250111T104648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114157Z UID:9398-1737142200-1737150300@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Round table: Via francigena\, Via ligeria: the great road to Rome at the dawn of the Jubilee DESCRIPTION:Via francigena\, Via ligeria: the great road to Rome on the eve of the Jubilee\n\n\n\nAs part of the 7th “Des chemins et des hommes” cycle\, round-table discussion (with photo projection) moderated by Gaële de La Brosse\, journalist with the weekly Le Pèlerin. \n\nA thousand-year-old path linking Canterbury (England) to Rome\, the Via Francigena has been enjoying a marked revival over the last ten years. Cyprien Mycinski and Clara Gaymard walked the Italian section\, while Anthony Grouard and Anne-Laure Timmel set off from Nantes\, tracing the Via ligeria. \n\nGreat pilgrimage ideas for the Rome Jubilee of 2025! \n\n\nClara Gaymard\, entrepreneur\, is co-founder of RAISE and the Mouvement pour une économie bienveillante. She is the author of Life is happiness. Jérôme Lejeune\, my father (Fleurus\, 2003); Faut qu’on parle (Plon\, 2016)\, and Ma francigena (L’éditeur à part\, 2024).\n\n\n\nAnthony Grouard and Anne-Laure Timmel are the founders of Haltes pèlerines en Loire-Atlantique&Via ligeria\, and organize the annual Forum nantais des chemins. They are the authors of Dans les pas de saint Philbert (Librairie Siloë\, Nantes\, 2023)\, Dans les pas de saint Donatien et saint Rogatien (Librairie Siloë\, Nantes\, 2024) and De Nantes à Rome par la Via ligeria et la Via francigena (Salvator\, 2025). \n\n\n\nCyprien Mycinski is a history-geography teacher and journalist. He is the author of Via Francigena. Crossing Italy on foot (Salvator\, 2017)\, A narrow land. Notebooks from Israel and Palestine (Salvator\, 2019) and Paris\, sacred ground. A spiritual history of the capital (PUF\, 2022).\n\n\nAt the end of the round table: \n\n\nA glass of friendship\n\n\n\nAuthors’ signing session\n\n\n\nOrganizers’ stands\n\n\nInformation: communicationlepelerin@groupebayard.com or tel: 01 45 44 01 87 (Forum104). URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/round-table-via-francigena-via-ligeria-the-great-road-to-rome-at-the-dawn-of-the-jubilee/ LOCATION:Forum 104\, 104\, rue de Vaugirard\, PARIS\, 75006 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/La-ligne-sacree-du-Mont-Saint-Michel_241115.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250109T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20241030T203635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114157Z UID:9415-1736415900-1736442000@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Paris discovery walk: From Pont Cardinet to Porte de Montreuil DESCRIPTION:From Pont Cardinet to Porte de Montreuil. 16 km approx. \n\nRendezvous at 9.45am at the Pont Cardinet metro station\, in the hall in front of the Décathlon store at the corner of Rue Mstislav Rostropovitch and Rue Cardinet; \n\nDeparture 10 am; 3.50 for entrance to Asnières animal cemetery. \n\nWe’ll be walking from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, with a one-hour break for lunch: picnic if the weather permits\, or small restaurant. End of walk: Porte de Montreuil around 5pm. \n\nRegistration from January 6 to 8\, 2025 with Monique the organizer \n\nGroup size limited to 20 participants. All participants are asked to be vigilant\, to walk on sidewalks\, to respect traffic lights and to cross at crosswalks. All participants walk at their own risk. It is always possible to stop if you feel tired\, but you must inform the organizer beforehand. If weather conditions are too bad\, the walk will be postponed to a later date. . URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/paris-discovery-walk-from-pont-cardinet-to-porte-de-montreuil/ CATEGORIES:Paris discovery walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241222T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20241126T183042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114329Z UID:9693-1734854400-1734886800@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walk: From Christmas to Versailles and the Etangs de Bièvre DESCRIPTION:Christmas Walk to Versailles and the Etangs de Bièvre\n18 km walk organized by Vincent and Lydie at a pace of 4 km per hour \nMeet at 8:45 am at Gare Montparnasse for an 8:58 am departure for Versailles Chantier (line N train DAPO) in the direction of Dreux. \nWe descend to the Bièvre via the Versailles forest. After skirting the ponds\, we climb back up through the Bois Robert. After a lovely view of the Château\, we’ll head back to Versailles station. \nSmall gradient of 180 m \nReturn at 5:53pm. \nTo register\, contact Vincent Danion on 06 84 38 13 08 \n\nPlease leave your full name and membership number.\nMembership limited to 25 people. Registration opens on Monday December 16 and closes on Friday evening December 20. \n\nPlease remember to register during this time and wait for the organizer’s reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walk-from-christmas-to-versailles-and-the-etangs-de-bievre/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20241030T203155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114334Z UID:9705-1733823000-1733850000@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Paris discovery walk: From Place Balard to Porte d'Asnières DESCRIPTION:From Place Balard to Porte d’Asnières. Approx. 14 km. Organized by Monique \n\nMeet us at Place Balard\, at the corner of rue Leblanc\, close to the Balard metro station\, at 9.50 am. \n\nThis time we’ll be walking from 10am to 4pm\, with an hour’s break for lunch: picnic if the weather permits\, or small restaurant. End of the walk: Porte d’Asnières around 4pm. \n\nRegister with organizer Monique Jacobon 06 09 14 50 64 from December 2 to 6 by SMS\, giving your full name and membership number. \n\nGroup size limited to 20 participants. \n\n Each participant is asked to be vigilant\, to walk on sidewalks\, to respect traffic lights and to cross at crosswalks. All participants walk at their own risk. It is always possible to stop if you feel tired\, but you must inform the organizer beforehand. If weather conditions are too bad\, the tour will be postponed to a later date. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/paris-discovery-walk-from-place-balard-to-porte-dasnieres/ CATEGORIES:Paris discovery walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241208T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20240826T135040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114339Z UID:9725-1733644800-1733677200@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walking: From Melun to Bois Le Roi - 14th stage of the GR1 DESCRIPTION:Walk From Melun to Bois Le Roi – 14th stage of the GR1\n17 km walk organized by Régis & Patrick at a pace of 4 km per hour \nMeet at Gare de Lyon at 8am. The train leaves at 8.16am (GOMO) on line R\, direction Montargis. \nFrom Melun station\, we’ll head for the 11th-century collegiate church\, then cross the Seine to the 12th-13th-century church of St. Etienne\, and via little paths and woods to the church of St. Corneille (1224 – 1793). \nAfter the picnic\, we’ll head back to the Givry woods\, then the Bergeries woods.\n \nWe cross the footbridge over the Seine to reach Bois le Roi.\n \nReturn From Bois Le Roi station – Train to Paris Gare de Lyon at 5:09 pm. Trains every 1/2 h. \n \nRegistration with Régis Kaldy on 06 17 50 17 56\n\nPlease leave your full name and membership number.\nPlease note: membership is limited to 25 people. Registration opens on December 2 and closes on Friday evening\, December 6. \n\nPlease remember to register during this time and wait for the organizer’s reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walking-from-melun-to-bois-le-roi-14th-stage-of-the-gr1/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20240915T165544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114214Z UID:9463-1733569200-1733576400@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Spiritual preparation DESCRIPTION:Returning or departing pilgrims\, the cycle of spiritual preparations resumes this season.\nIn addition to the material preparationfor pilgrimage on the roads to Santiago\, spiritual preparation is clearly a “plus” in the pilgrim’s toolkit.\n \nSince 2022\, the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques de Compostellehas been offering this time of exchange and sharingfor all those interested in this spiritual preparation.\n \nThe sessions are led by lFather Patrice SONNIER\, professor at the Collège des Bernardins\n \n\nSpiritual preparation meetings are held at the Association’s head office.\n \nPlease register in advance and check times with the association.\nN.B. If you’re interested in a particular topic or theme\, please let Pierre Huchard know by e-mail:1950societe@amis-de-compostelle.fr URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/spiritual-preparation-8/ CATEGORIES:Spiritual preparation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241128T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20241119T094257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114334Z UID:9706-1732789800-1732813200@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Invitation to the inauguration of the signposting of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in the Paris 12th arrondissement DESCRIPTION:The program\, which has not yet been finalized\, is as follows: \n\n– Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Passerelle Mornay (start of the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela). \n\n– 10:45 a.m.: symbolic placing of the first nail by the Mayor of the 12th arrondissement \n\n– 10:50 a.m.: march to the Town Hall of the 12th arrondissement of Paris \n\n– 11:30 a.m.: Speech by the Mayor of the 12th arrondissement and reception. \n\nOur aim is to “hike” the path in the 12th arrondissement (from the footbridge to the town hall)\, so please share this invitation with as many people as possible. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/invitation-to-the-inauguration-of-the-signposting-of-the-pilgrimage-route-to-santiago-de-compostela-in-the-paris-12th-arrondissement/ CATEGORIES:News END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241117T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20240826T134523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114339Z UID:9729-1731830400-1731862800@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walking: From Verneuil L'Etang to Blandy - 13th stage of GR1 DESCRIPTION:From Verneuil l’Etang to St Germain-Laxis – 13th stage of the GR1\n24 km walk organized by Patrick at a pace of 4 km per hour \nRDV Gare de l’Est 8:25 am for a train departs at 8.47am for Provins\, getting off at Verneuil l’Etang. \nFrom Verneuil l’Etang\, we’ll head for the Château de Vernouillet\, built around 1720\, then on to Champeaux and its 12th-century Collégiale Saint-Martin. \n3 km after the picnic\, we head for Blandy-les-tours and its 14th & 15th century château-fort. After a further 7 km\, we’ll arrive at Saint-Germain-Laxis via a number of narrow lanes. \nReturn by bus from St Germain-Laxis to Melun (4:26 p.m. or 5:26 p.m.)\, then from Melun to Paris by train or RER – trains every 1/2 hour \nTo register\, contact Patrick Stagnetto on 06 28 54 00 86\n\nPlease leave your full name and membership number.\nPlease note: membership is limited to 25 people. Registration opens on November 11 and closes on Friday evening\, November 15. \n\nPlease remember to register during this time and wait for the organizer’s reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walking-from-verneuil-letang-to-blandy-13th-stage-of-gr1/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241115T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241115T214500 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20241024T205206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114202Z UID:9421-1731699000-1731707100@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Round table: Saint Michael's sacred line DESCRIPTION:Saint Michael’s sacred line: a mysterious path linking 7 sites dedicated to the archangel\n\n\n\nAs part of the 7th “Des chemins et des hommes” cycle\, a roundtable (with photo projection) moderated by Frédéric Rochet\, director of Forum104. \n\nThe “line of St. Michael” is an alignment of seven sites dedicated to the archangel\, from Skellig Michael (Ireland) to Mount Carmel (Israel)\, via St Michael’s Mount (England)\, Mont-Saint-Michel (Normandy)\, Sacra di San Michele (Italy)\, Monte san Angelo (Italy) and Symi (Greece). It is said to symbolize the sword blow the archangel dealt the devil to send him to hell. Éric Georgelin and Morgane Le Moelle\, who have just walked it\, came back transformed. \n\n\nÉric Georgelin\, a former industrial executive\, discovered the pilgrim’s way of life when he set out from Nantes to Geneva via Vézelay. With a passion for history and a thirst for the sacred\, he started the Saint-Michel line in both directions\, on two different itineraries. He is the author of Thank you for existing! 40-day getaway from Nantes to Geneva (self-published\, 2018).\n\n\n \n\n\nMorgane Le Moelle\, a therapist\, is an avid walker: she has completed the Camins de Saint-Jacques\, the Tour de Bretagne\, the Chemin de Stevenson and the Loire. In 2023-2024\, she covered almost 5\,000 kilometers on foot along the Saint-Michel route. She is the author of Compostelle. An inner journey (À cœur vaillant\, 2021).\n\n\nAt the end of the round table: \n\n\nA glass of friendship\n\n\n\nAuthors’ signing session\n\n\n\nOrganizers’ stands URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/round-table-saint-michaels-sacred-line/ LOCATION:Forum 104\, 104\, rue de Vaugirard\, PARIS\, 75006 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/La-ligne-sacree-du-Mont-Saint-Michel_241115.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241113T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241113T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20241030T202322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114204Z UID:9436-1731505500-1731520800@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Paris discovery walk: From Denfert Rochereau to Porte d'Auteuil DESCRIPTION:From Denfert Rochereau to Porte d’Auteuil. 14 km approx. \n\nOrganized by Monique \n\nMeet in front of 2 avenue René Coty at 1:45pm. Departure 2pm. Duration approx. 4 hours \n\nGroup limited to 20 participants. Each participant will be asked to be vigilant\, to walk on sidewalks\, to respect traffic lights and to cross lanes at crosswalks. As each participant walks under his or her own responsibility\, it is always possible to stop if you feel tired\, but you must inform the organizer beforehand. \n\nIf weather conditions are too bad\, the walk may be postponed to a later date. \n\nRegistration from November 4 to 8 with organizer Monique Jacob: 06 09 14 50 64\, or by SMS\, giving your full name and membership number. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/paris-discovery-walk-from-denfert-rochereau-to-porte-dauteuil/ CATEGORIES:Paris discovery walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241110T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20241024T203926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114202Z UID:9433-1731225600-1731258000@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walk: From Bois-le-Roi to Fontainebleau DESCRIPTION:From Bois-le-Roi to Fontainebleau\n19 km walk organized by Vincent and Lydie at a pace of 4 km per hour \n RDV Gare de Lyon at 8:30 a.m. for departure at 8:46 a.m. Line R (KUMO) direction Montereau – Arrival at Bois le Roi: 9:18 a.m. \nAutumn sonata in the forest of Fontainebleau… \nLow gradient \n Return from Fontainebleau at 6 p.m. (POMA) for arrival in Paris Gare de Lyon at 6:43 p.m.(This is calculated very broadly\, so we’ll probably take an earlier train). \nTo register\, contact Vincent Danion on 06 84 38 13 08 \n\nPlease leave your full name and membership number.\nNo limit on the number of members. Registration opens on Friday November 01 and closes on Friday November 08. \n\nPlease remember to register during this time and wait for the organizer’s reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walk-from-bois-le-roi-to-fontainebleau/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241013T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20240925T075042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114209Z UID:9447-1728806400-1728838800@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Walking: Loop around Dourdan DESCRIPTION:Walk: Gr 655 between St Rémy les Chevreuse and Palaiseau-Villebon\n19 km walk organized by Blandine at a pace of 4 km/h.\n \n\n\nMeet at 8:40 am on the RER B platform at Denfert Rochereau\, heading for Saint Remy Les Chevreuse.\nDeparture at 9.01 am with the PLEX train\, arrival at Saint Remy at 9.41 am.\n \n\n \nWe’ll follow the GR655 from Saint Remy les Chevreuse through the Yvette valley\, passing through Gif sur Yvette\, Bures sur Yvette\, Orsay and up to the Palaiseau plateau\, before descending to Palaiseau Villebon station\, where we’ll catch the RER B in the late afternoon.\nOn the way\, we’ll pass several RER B stations\, so those wishing to make a shorter journey have the option of departing from several stations.\n\n\n\nRegister with Blandine Beaudoin on 06 83 44 87 12 \n\nPlease leave your full name and membership number.\nPlease note: membership is limited to 25 people. Registration opens on October 7 and closes on Friday evening\, October 11. \n\nPlease remember to register during this time and wait for the organizer’s reply. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/walking-loop-around-dourdan-2/ CATEGORIES:Preparatory walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240930T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20240204T202905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T113849Z UID:9058-1727683200-1727715600@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Registration sharing weekend DESCRIPTION:Return weekend for all members who have been to Santiago or those who have walked for a long time.\nThe French Society of Friends of Santiago de Compostela is organizing a weekend for those wishing to share their experiences of walking and/or arriving in Santiago.\n\nThis weekend will take place on October 26 and 27\, 2024 at the Armeau vacation village in the Yonne valley.\n\nOn the program:\n\n a time for sharing and reflection\,\n a walk in the surrounding countryside\,\n a lecture by Jean Claude Benazet on the theme of the hanged man\,\n a visit to the church of Villeneuve sur Yonne (5 km from Armeau) with Bernard Brousse\, an outstanding lecturer.\n\nThe cost of this weekend: €120 for accommodation (meals on Saturday lunchtime\, Saturday evening\, breakfast and lunch on Sunday lunchtime\, overnight stay in a 2-bed room with full private bathroom facilities\, beds made up on arrival). Transport costs extra.\nPlaces are limited to 25 people. \n\nRegistration with Monique Jacob: 06 09 14 50 64 URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/registration-sharing-weekend/ CATEGORIES:News ORGANIZER;CN="SFASJC":MAILTO:secretariat@compostelle.asso.fr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240928T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T012219 CREATED:20240827T083434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T114214Z UID:9475-1727535600-1727618400@www.amis-de-compostelle.fr SUMMARY:Montrouge - Mission 2024 Congress: How to propose the Gospel to today's society? DESCRIPTION:Montrouge – Mission 2024 CongressHow can we bring the Gospel to today’s society?\n\nDates to remember: September 28 and 29\, 2024 Montrouge\n\nAs part of the Mission 2024 Congress\, the parish of Montrouge organizes a gathering of thousands of Christians once a year to reflect on the ever-new question: “How can we propose the Gospel to today’s society?”. \n\nFor further information\,visit the website of the Church of Saint James the Greater. \n\nThe parish of Saint Jacques le Majeur in Montrouge has planned 2 days of events. \n\nSFASJC will be taking part in this event with a stand: \n\n\n present the role played by the Société Française in the revival of pilgrimage\, \n\n\n\npresent the Chemins de Saint de Saint-Jacques and share pilgrim testimonials \n\n\n\ngather feedback.\n\n\nSaturday\, September 28 program \n\nLocation: Institut Notre Dame Place de la Mairie Montrouge \n\n\n3 pm – 6 pm: Welcome at the SFASJC stand on the theme “Future Pilgrims”.\n\n\nSunday\, September 29 program:Location: Église Saint Jacques Le Majeur\, Place de la Mairie \n\n\n10H30 Back-to-school mass \n\n\n\n12:00 Laying of the commemorative plaque of Saint James the Greater* at the entrance to the church\, donated by the SFASJC\, in the presence of Patrice Jacques Bernard\, President and Father Marc Ketterer.\n\n\n\n12:30 Aperitif on the church forecourt.\n\n\n*Following Montrouge’s “Fête de la Coquille” pilgrimage days at the end of April\, the Société Française des Amis de Saint Jacques de Compostelle\, which had been associated with the event\, wished to consolidate and develop the relationship established on this occasion with the church of Saint Jacques le Majeur\, represented by Father Marc Ketterer. \n\nThe Société Française has asked graphic designer Jacques Le Ribault and parishioner and Sfasjc member François Bourdeaux to design a commemorative plaque. The plaque will be affixed at the end of the new year’s mass at Saint Jacques le Majeur Church on Sunday September 29 at 12 noon\, in the presence of Father Marc Ketterer and Patrice Jacques Marie Bernard\, President of the Société Française des Amis de Saint Jacques de Compostelle. \n\nThis event will be followed by an aperitif on the church forecourt at 12:30 pm. URL:https://www.amis-de-compostelle.fr/en/evenement/montrouge-mission-2024-congress-how-to-propose-the-gospel-to-todays-society/ CATEGORIES:News END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR