Les 500 marches de la Vierge Miraculeuse
The 500 steps to the Miraculous Virgin
Coteaux, Haiti
Sanctuaire des Côteaux ou 500 Marches de la Médaille Miraculeuse ou tout simplement 500 Marches. Le Sanctuare a été construit par un instituteur, Aurel Exama en l'an 2000. Le Sanctuaire était considéré comme un trait d’union entre Haïti et la rue du Bac, en France, où la Vierge est apparue, il y a 150 ans. Les visiteurs gravissent les 500 marches qui conduisent à la Vierge pour étancher leur soif spirituelle, particulièrement les femmes.
Sanctuary of Coteaux or 500 Steps of the Miraculous Medal or just 500 Steps. The Sanctuary was built by a teacher, Aurel Exama in 2000. The Sanctuary was considered a link between Haiti and the rue du Bac, France, where the Virgin Mary appeared there 150 years. Visitors climb the 500 steps that lead to the Virgin to quench their spiritual thirst, especially women.
Sanctuary of Coteaux or 500 Steps of the Miraculous Medal or just 500 Steps. The Sanctuary was built by a teacher, Aurel Exama in 2000. The Sanctuary was considered a link between Haiti and the rue du Bac, France, where the Virgin Mary appeared there 150 years. Visitors climb the 500 steps that lead to the Virgin to quench their spiritual thirst, especially women.