The Shrine of Our Lady of Laghet has been a source of countless graces since 1652

Set in a green valley, 20 km from Nice (south of France), the Shrine of Our Lady of Laghet goes back to the 15th century (and possibly even earlier, the 11th century). The chapel was known for the numerous miracles it witnessed, especially when Father Jacques Figuiera, a priest from Eze, was lovingly in charge of it. These are the miracles that took place in close succession just in the year 1652:

- A man suffering from leprosy was cured after invoking the Virgin Mary, immediately after this little chapel was mentioned to him;

- A widow visited Laghet nine days in a row, to ask for the liberation of her only son who had fallen into the hands of pirates. She was forewarned of his release in a dream just on the second day, and had him back before the end of her novena;

- An epilectic and possessed girl was prayed over by Fr. Fighiera and delivered.

Pilgrims flocked to the place in great numbers from the whole region (Nice, Monaco, Vintimille, San Remo, Oneille, etc.). Bishop de Palletis asked a commission of theologians assisted by a lawyer and a doctor to investigate the cures - an incredible total of 36 miracles were reported in 18 months - 22 of which were officially recognized as authentic! The devotion was approved on December 26, 1653.

As the shrine became, over the years, an important part of the diocese of Nice, the kings of Savoy were keen to support Laghet. The faithful of Monaco also considered it a major local pilgrimage. 

During its 350 years of existence, this shrine has always thrived.

Marian Encyclopedia