Patron saint of the marginalized, Saint Benoît-Joseph Labre was born in the picturesque village of Amettes in 1748. He is better known as the “wanderer of God”. A French beggar pilgrim, he traveled the roads of Europe going from sanctuary to sanctuary until his final stop: Rome. He was canonized in 1881.

The birthplace of Saint Benoît-Joseph, a small country cottage, has become a major place of pilgrimage in Artois dedicated to his memory bringing together objects that belonged to him.

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April 30, 2025

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The patron saint of the marginalized, Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, was born in 1748 in the picturesque village of Amettes. He is better known as "God's Traveler." A French mendicant pilgrim, he traveled the roads of Europe, from sanctuary to sanctuary until his final stop: Rome. He was canonized in 1881.
The birthplace of Saint Benedict Joseph, a small chalet, has become an important pilgrimage site in Artois, dedicated to his memory and housing his belongings.

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August 18, 2025

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A very well-known place for pilgrims and a good tavern which recently reopened: LA TABLE DE ST BENOIT.

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Location: Amettes, Béthune, Hauts-De-France, France

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