CHAPELLE SAINT-ROCH
JUNCALAS , Hautes-Pyrénées – Cultural heritage
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This saint is widespread all along the Pyrenean chain, on the pilgrimage routes (Rome and Santiago). Pilgrims in full dress with their wide-brimmed hat, decorated with the scallop shell, wearing the cloak with their slave or leather shoulder cover, and with the accessories for the long walk: the staff (bumblebee), the gourd and the pouch. Without forgetting the dog, travel companion. This chapel was built around 1866, after a plague epidemic in 1690, and the locals had taken the custom of having the cattle blessed in front of the building. There is a large statue of the Virgin of Lourdes outside. Traduction automatique par DeepL via DATAtourisme
