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Basilica of Ars and Shrine of St. John Vianney

Ars-sur-Formans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

BasilicaSaint TombConfessionSt. John VianneyWhere Saints Rest collectionwhere-saints-rest collectionCatholic pilgrimage destination

Why pilgrims come

Discover what makes Basilica of Ars and Shrine of St. John Vianney a place of pilgrimage

The basilica and shrine preserving the body of St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests and apostle of confession.

Primary sacred connectionSt. John VianneyTomb and pastoral ministry
Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic

The sacred connection

People and objects remembered here

These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.

SaintSt. John Vianney

Tomb and pastoral ministry

Feast: August 4
Sacred objectBody of St. John Vianney

Bodily remains · Ecclesiastically documented

The sanctuary publishes daily Mass, confession, and opening hours.

What to notice

Look closely at the place and its story

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Pilgrimage focus

The basilica and shrine preserving the body of St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests and apostle of confession.

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Plan before arrival

Check the official custodian for current worship, opening, and access information.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Feast of St. John VianneyConnected to this place through Tomb and pastoral ministry.

How to read this page

Sources, tradition, and what is verified

Source trail1 cited catalog source

No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.

Editorial standard

This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.