Prieuré saint Léonard de Vains
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Friends of the Priory of Saint Léonard

The Friends of the Priory of Saint Léonard exists to:

  • Promote the cultural, artistic and spiritual heritage of the Priory of Saint Léonard and its surroundings, through events and initiatives consistent with the spirit of the place and open to the broadest public;
  • Develop scientific research and studies linked to this place;
  • Contribute to the upkeep of the chapel and its surroundings.

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Membership is valid 12 months from the date of subscription. Residents of the village of Vains benefit from the reduced rate.

Bookings opening end of June 2026

Bookings will open at the end of June 2026. You may pre-register for free now and will be notified as soon as bookings open.

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Support the upkeep of the chapel, the transmission of our heritage and the preparation for the 2027 Feasts of Saint Léonard. Each donation entitles you to a tax reduction — 66 % for individuals, 60 % for companies.

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Vains · Manche · Normandy

The soul of these places is imbued with peace, attentive listening, and inner freedom.

Between sky and shore, the last stone before the sea and the first promise of the Mont,

At the crossroads of the Dukes' route through Caen and the Via Angelica from Monte Sant'Angelo in Italy, sacred voices rise,

From sunrise to sunset, as the course of a life,

From the East, at the priory, saint Léonard frees us from all our prisons before the crossing of the waters of Death toward the Heavenly Jerusalem,

Toward the West, at Mont Saint Michel, the Archangel weighs our souls and sets us on the path of the Resurrection.

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Prieuré saint Léonard, 50300 Vains, France
© 2026 The Friends of the Priory of Saint Léonard. Non-profit association under French law (1901), recognised as serving the public interest.
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