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Discover a chapel in the forest
Following a significant faith healing Father Lamy, priest of the Langres region, set out on a yearly pilgrimage to Our Lady of Gray. During a celebration of Mass, the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared before him, delivering two messages: • To organize a pilgrimage to a site that Our Lady would indicate, “as there exists no such place in this region”. It is said that the Virgin Lady pointed out to him the chosen site (eventually becoming Notre Dame des Bois) on which the statue that must be placed, as well as the house that would eventually serve as the chapel. • To set up a religious following – the congregation of the Servants of Jesus and Mary. The initial vision occurred on 9th September 1909; the first congregational Mass was celebrated on 14th June 1922. Unfortunately Father Lamy never made it there, but his successors indeed created the congregation in the Ourscamp Abbey. Notre Dame des Bois may be the gathering site of a local pilgrimage, but it also serves as a national following. A pilgrimage belonging to this particular region, thanks to the initial message of the Virgin Saint to be honoured here; however, Father Lamy adamantly insisted that the Haute-Marne should not be the only region to be honoured, but France as an entire nation. He stated, “In France we have a heart, and it never forgets its mission – God never abandons His own”. A strong message sounds from Notre Dame des Bois, ringing loud and clear “Pray, Purity, Silence”. “Prière, Pureté, Silence” is inscribed on the site’s chapel. Allow yourself to be guided by the Virgin towards Jesus Christ Our Saviour. Each and every one will benefit, in accordance with one’s particular request. This site of reverence is very important in our day and age, as it represents our spirit of contemplation and prayer. This is a site of healing; above all, the healing of the Soul. Instead of striving to work for that which is ‘material’ matter, Her greatest desire is to be asked to grant Mercy – to save one’s Soul. As She states, “I shall come to comfort your Souls”. People flock to this site to beg for mercy – to ask for forgiveness. All year long, believers and lost souls make their way to Notre-Dame des Bois. Every Monday, a congregation gathers to say the Rosary and participate in Mass. The first weekend of September, the entire Diocese organizes a special pilgrimage. |
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Around the campsite and the Lac de la Liez, enjoy Champagne landscapes for walking and cycling. 
Around the campsite, discover spirtiual places of Langres and its region and participate to our theme holidays. 
Withe the lake and the swimming pools of the campsite, enjoy holidays by the water.
Discover the rich history of Champagne and Northern BUrgundy, cities of Dijon or Langres. 
