The Via Francigena in Pas-de-Calais

The Via Francigena is an ancient pilgrimage route to Rome, dating back to the Early Middle Ages. In the year 987, Sigeric, a canon from Canterbury, was appointed Archbishop and set off on the journey to Rome to receive his liturgical décorative vestment from the Pope himself. During his return voyage, he recorded each stage on parchment. This guide book follows his footsteps, on the section between Calais and Rocquigny, in the discovery of the fabulous landscapes and rich héritage of the Pas-de-Calais department.