Shrine News
Day of Showers of Roses - 800 people gathered around Saint Thérèse
The day was celebrated by many faithful this Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Alençon. A day of joy, hope, and grace centered around the Norman saint.
Read more December 06, 2026
A summer of continuity and innovation
The Sanctuary's participation was very enriching, including a couples' retreat in Brive-la-Gaillarde, a week of renewal for grandparents, and a weekend with a team of pastoral leaders from the diocese of...
Read more Published on September 24 2026
Novena to Saints Louis and Zélie
Available for purchase at the Sanctuary Shop (50 rue Saint-Blaise, Alençon), priced at €6.
Read more Published on September 24 2026
Summer: the basilica, a place of welcome and encounters
Louis et Zélie show on RCF
Read more Published on September 09 2026
Marriage, a sacrament to be renewed
A look back at the Feast of Saints Louis and Zélie, on July 11 and 12, 2026.
Read more Posted on 23 July 2026
The challenge of education within the Martin family
In this episode, hosted by Raphaëlle de Barmon, Guy Fournier discusses the dedication to education within the Martin family and how Louis and Zélie Martin's parenting methods can still be relevant today...
Read more Posted on 10 July 2026
Wedding anniversary - "A new lease of life for our marriage, under God's benevolent gaze"
Testimonial from Danielle and Christian, following their 45th wedding anniversary in Alençon
Read more Posted on 10 July 2026
Rediscover the life of Louis and Zélie Martin in 9 days
To celebrate their feast day on July 12th, we are delighted to offer you the chance to spend 9 days in the company of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, through a unique and free journey...
Read more Posted on 07 July 2026
A summer in 2026 with Louis and Zélie
This summer 2026, the Louis and Zélie Sanctuary in Alençon is offering various weekend getaways and longer stays following in the footsteps of the holy couple, Saints Martin and his wife: for couples, single mothers, and grandparents. A new visitor route will be...
Read more Posted on 07 July 2026
Missions in France: Holiness in everyday life, a discovery for many
Louis et Zélie show on RCF
Read more Posted on 03 July 2026
July 11-12: Couples invited to the shrine of the holy spouses, Martin
Louis et Zélie show on RCF
Read more Posted on 26 June 2026
The time of the offering
In this episode, hosted by Raphaëlle de Barmon, Father Thierry Hénault-Morel talks about the end of Louis and Zélie Martin's life from the perspective of offering.
Read more Posted on 26 June 2026
The relics of Zélie and Louis Martin in Saint-Omer
It is beautiful to see the diversity of God's people gathered together. This is once again what we have just experienced in the Saint-Omer region.
Read more Posted on 23 June 2026
Saints Louis and Zélie Martin in the heart of the Balkans
Saints Louis and Zélie, thanks to their traveling reliquary, went on a mission last May to Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Serbia. This month was marked by significant events and numerous graces...
Read more Posted on 12 June 2026
Our joy: seeing injured people leave the Sanctuary with hope
Louis et Zélie show on RCF
Read more Posted on 09 June 2026
Singles Weekend - "A true Pentecost for the participants"
Louis et Zélie show on RCF
Read more Posted on 02 June 2026
Support the shrine
The generosity of donors helps us carry out the projects of the shrine:
• Spread the message Saints Louis and Zélie Martin and Saint Thérèse
• To welcome a growing number of pilgrims
• Organise about ten events per year at the service of couples, families, people with diverse life realities, and to make them accessible even to the most modest incomes.
