The 'Clocher-mur' behind suggests a large hospice.The Abbaye de l'Escaladieu was the first Cistercian monastary in the SW of france, founded in the 12 century. It flourished for two centuries, but was burned and plundered during the wars of religion.
Here J C thought he would try to climb the steps on his knees but found that he had enough trouble on his short legs.
Finding Saint Bernadette's statue in Tarbes Cathedral.
