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Everything you need to know to walk the Camino de Santiago. Get your pilgrim's passport and start planning your adventure today!

This web site (LesCheminsVersCompostelle.com "The way of St. James") is under construction for translation!

Want to see the French version ?: click here

have you got your credential ?

Have you got your Camino passport ? (Pilgrim's Credential)

The Pilgrim's Credential is essential, almost mandatory in France, mandatory in Spain, and also required in Portugal, to access pilgrim accommodations (albergues or hostels) subject to availability. However, its usefulness extends far beyond that.

Order my Credential now!

The Pilgrim's Credential has no expiration date Don't wait until the last minute! You might forget or your credential might not arrive in time. Imagine a strike or some other unexpected delay – your mail could take two weeks or more. It's happened before, so don't risk it!
Travel with peace of mind, your credential is being processed. You will receive your precious passport in time for your departure. Enjoy your pilgrimage to the fullest!

What is the function of the Pilgrim's Passport 
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Movies or books about the Camino de Compostela

See the Guides/Books section.
Film chemin de vie

The movie (in french): Path of Life, Walking Towards One's Essence

On the eve of her 30th birthday, Pauline left her stressful Parisian life and embarked on a solo backpacking trip, starting in Alsace and heading towards Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Over four months, she traversed nearly 2000 kilometers across France and Spain, encountering a diverse cast of fellow pilgrims along the way. To each, she posed the same question: What had brought them to this ancient path. ..

To watch the movie trailer...
Read her book...(French only)
Pauline Wald • 
Photo Pauline Wald

Visitez son site internet :

Web site of Pauline Wald

Article written by G. Alverni
Guides pour le pèlerinage de Compostelle

To buy a pilgrim's guide to Santiago


Livre dépasser  son ombre -  d' Antony FAGNOT

Dépasser son ombre - d' Antony FAGNOT


Livre Le Camino seule - Cam Dewoods

Le Camino Seule - de Cam Dewoods - Éditeur : Talent Editions


Livre 'tout savoir pour faire Comlpostelle'

E-Book : A complete guide to the Camino de Compostela (Not yet available in English)


Live cameras on the Way of Saint James in Spain

Webcam on the Praza do Obradoiro. (facing the cathedral)

Webcam at Praza das Praterias - on the side of the cathedral

Night hiking video under the stars

With the kind permission of Yvon Boëlle.

Yvon Boëlle - Compostelle

Presentation of the exhibition "Compostelle, the starry walk," showcasing photographer Yvon Boëlle's 15 years of capturing the beauty of the Camino de Compostela in France and Spain, organized by the Academy of Music and Sacred Arts of Sainte-Anne d'Auray.

To see or to know...

Fontaine à vin Irache

Discover the unique wine fountain in Irache!

A tap for water, a tap for free wine! Don't expect a vintage, especially at dawn! ...And at that hour, it might just knock you off your feet! But Irache wines have a storied history dating back to the Middle Ages, so don't judge them by this humble fountain.

Read more About this incredible wine fountain ...

Click here to watch pilgrims enjoying the free wine at the Irache fountain
(preferably in the morning, as afterwards, they've all had their fill!)