Françoise Gandriau

Legacy

After Gandriau's death, her grave was rumored to have miraculous healing powers and became a pilgrimage site. Mothers would bring their young children to her grave, hoping for a blessing that would make their children walk early. Also, children with difficulties walking were encouraged to circle her grave with their crutches and then lay the crutches down in the shape of a cross. A small chapel was built for Gandriau in a grazing field. She has been nicknamed the .

In 2014, a requiem mass was held on the anniversary of Gandriau's execution.