Every year, for the bikers’ mass, Montligeon welcomes men and women from all walks of life, helmeted, booted, sometimes tattooed, always in search of a moment of brotherliness. On June 29, 2025, a day when the saints Peter and Paul…
On Sunday June 29, 2025, the shrine of Montligeon was host to over 600 motorcyclists for the traditional blessing of motorcycles. It was a day of brotherliness, a combination of prayer, petrol heads passion-sharing and reunions. Plunge into the atmosphere…
“We are a group of about twenty bikers this year. Some are from Alençon, others joined us on the way. We met up in Mortagne and arrived together here at Montligeon.” For Christophe, a motorcycle enthusiast and funeral professional, the…
In 2024, over 300 bikers had headed toward la Chapelle-Montligeon to congregate on Sunday, June 30, and celebrate brotherliness and friendship. Mopeds, Harleys and Japanese bikes met in a festive atmosphere after mass for the blessing of the bikes and…
On Sunday June 30, hundreds of bikers will be in Montligeon for a motorcycle blessing ceremony. Even if you rarely or never set foot in church, Montligeon is your place!
Purring engines, with a mixture of good humor and seriousness - such are the ingredients contributing to the the success of the blessing of bikers on June 25 at Montligeon. As our reporters slalomed between the motorcycles, they made some very interesting encounters. Some participants shared their stories.
Every year, the shrine of Montligeon holds a blessing ceremony for bikers. In 2023, it will be on 25th June. Such a ceremony is most meaningful to motorcyclists, even non-believers, who all have either been in a motorbike accident themselves…
Bikers are invited to come to the basilica of Montligeon on Sunday 26 June, at 11 am. Mass will be celebrated to their special intention. Ensuing Mass, blessing of bikers and their motorbikes will take place in front of the…