Outgoing

This event is in the past.It took place on February 2, 2026 at Abbaye Saint-Victor.

Procession of Notre-Dame de Confession 1
Walking Tour
Procession of Notre-Dame de Confession 2
Procession of Notre-Dame de Confession 3
Procession of Notre-Dame de Confession 4
Procession of Notre-Dame de Confession 5

Procession of Notre-Dame de Confession

Saint-Victor

Watch the Black Madonna carried by candlelight before dawn through Saint Victor's ancient crypts. Afterward, join locals at Four des Navettes bakery for traditional orange blossom boat-shaped biscuits.

Pre-dawn procession
Religious tradition
Historic basilica
Candlelight vigil

Tips

🕯️green candles symbolize hope and purification
🥖navette biscuits only at Four des Navettes
arrive well before dawn for good viewing

Abbaye Saint-Victor

Pl. Saint-Victor, 13007 Marseille, France

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