Valenciennes: the thousand-year-old Tour du Saint-Cordon draws 5,000 pilgrims

The 1018th Tour du Saint-Cordon takes place this Sunday, September 13, in Valenciennes.

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The fact

Listed as intangible cultural heritage of France since 2023, this pilgrimage dates back to 1009.

It draws thousands of participants annually through the city streets.

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