During our visit to Paris last year, we did the first stage of Saint James Way, a famous pilgrimage route. Our journey began with a visit to the pilgrim’s office nestled in the city’s heart, where we obtained the pilgrim’s credential. This booklet records our journey, getting stamped along the way to validate the distance covered. It is a crucial document as it attests to our commitment to walking The Saint James Way (El Camino de Santiago) and is essential for obtaining the Compostela. The Compostela, a document that certifies the completion of El Camino de Santiago, is awarded by church authorities. It can be obtained from the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago, making it a tangible proof of our pilgrimage and achievement.

This summer, we return to Spain to walk the Camino Primitivo, covering approximately 225 miles in the northwest of Spain. This route is our third Camino, and we will walk through Asturias and Galicia.

We are using our French pilgrim’s credential with the first stamp from the Notre Dame Cathedral and also adding the 11 miles from Paris to Massy.