FRANCE – Youngsters explaining religious heritage

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The association Sauvegarde du Patrimoine Religieux en Vie (Saving living religious heritage) has selected two young students to introduce visitors to the religious heritage of Saint-Aubin, Guerande.

At the initiative of father Yvon Barraud, who set up the arrangements for the sixth year in a row, the students will be working as guides throughout July, and are offered accomodation and transportation by the parish. They have been trained by the association of Friends of Guerande, whose president affirms that the fresh outlook young people bring to the heritage offers an enriching experience for both locals and tourists.

The Sauvegarde has promoted similar initiatives for other locations, such as the Abbbey of Sainte-Croix and the Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption (Quimperle).

Read the full article in French here.