Camino Photo of the Day: Pilgrims at the Foot of the Cross

After stopping for a bite to eat, Loïc, Irene, and I visited the Église Saint-Côme-et-Saint-Damien – the church with the twisty steeple. There we cooled down – outside it was more than 90° F (32° C) – and prayed. This Gothic church was initially built as a castle chapel in the 14th century, becoming became a parish church about a century later. The other portion remaining of the castle is now the town hall. Over the centuries the church has undergone at least nine major renovations, most recently in 1990. The 15th century Crucifix hanging here is classified as an historical monument.

After we prayed here, Loïc and Irene pushed on, heading for Espalion. I never saw them again, but I have a standing invitation for a free drink at Loïc’s bar in Valencia.

Date: 24 August 2023
Place: Saint-Côme-d’Olt, Aveyron Département, Region of Occitanie, France

Maps!

If you’re the sort who looks at the maps, you’ll note that the stage shown is 32+km long. I split this up into two days, since I wanted to spend some time exploring both Saint-Chély-d’Aubrac and Saint-Côme-d’Olt, both of which are on the list of most beautiful villages in France.