St Jean Pied de Port is one of the most significant towns on the Camino de Santiago. It is not only the finishing point for the Le Chemin du Puy, Vezelay, and Paris-Tours Camino but also marks the start of the famous Camino Frances. History of St Jean Pied de Port Founded in the 12th century, […]
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Why the epic Camino trail across Spain is a route to true happiness You will have heard about life-changing journeys, but if I describe a 500-mile Camino trail to Santiago de Compostela, I suspect your reaction would be: turn the page. But please don’t! I’d reached a time when I needed to re-assess, to reflect
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Camino Video: St. Jean Pied de Port to Pamplona | Camino Frances Enjoy this Camino video of the first section of the Camino Frances, St. Jean Pied de Port to Pamplona. This is one of the most varied and picturesque sections of the Camino de Santiago. Pilgrims on this section will pass through breathtaking countrysides
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2015 Camino Statistics The latest Camino statistics from the Pilgrims Office in Santiago are out, giving us a very interesting insight into the Camino in 2015; they reveal the most popular routes, top countries on the Camino and the pilgrims’ favourite starting points. Please note the statistics reflect the number of Compostela certificates, hence taking
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Route Napoleón or Valcarlos? The first section of the Camino Frances across the Pyrenees starts in the pretty Basque town of Saint Jean Pied de Port, in France, and finishes in the city of Pamplona, famous for the San Fermín running of the bulls. The first walking day on the Camino de Santiago, from Saint Jean
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I’ll Push You: Mountains and Valleys On the first leg of their inspirational Camino de Santiago journey Justin and Patrick encounter a few ups and downs, some of them quite unexpected! but make it to Pamplona safe and in high spirits. By: Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray As I sit here in Pamplona, Spain, I
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