Celebrate the Pardon de Saint Gildas on 5 July 2026, marking 1000 years of the abbey in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois. The festivities begin at 10:30 AM with a mass in the abbey church, led by the bishop, reflecting the event’s spiritual essence. At 11:45 AM, attend the procession honoring local heritage. A communal lunch follows at 12:45 PM, where reservations are encouraged for this gathering filled with good food and fellowship. Pardon de Saint-Gildas is scheduled for 5 July 2026 at Place de l’église, Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, France.