Annie Cardinet

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Annie Cardinet was the President of the Fédération Française des Associations des Chemins de Saint Jacques de Compostelle (FFACC), which is the French Federation of Associations of the Ways of Saint James.2

Role and Responsibilities

As the President of FFACC, Annie Cardinet:

Represented the federation, which includes 47 French associations dedicated to the Camino de Santiago2
Worked to promote and support pilgrimages along the Ways of Saint James in France
Coordinated efforts between various French associations related to the Camino

Recent Developments

However, there have been some recent changes in FFACC leadership:

Annie Cardinet resigned from her position as President of FFACC after serving for about a year4
She was expected to be replaced by Philippe Dionnet3 4

Notable Activities

During her tenure, Annie Cardinet was involved in several important initiatives:

She participated in the founding of Camino Europa Compostela, a new European association for Camino organizations, signing the official statutes on May 8, 2024, in Brussels1
She relayed important information to pilgrims and association members, particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic5 7
She contributed to publications and communications efforts related to the Camino de Santiago, including for the Holy Year 20216

While Annie Cardinet is no longer the current president of FFACC, she played a significant role in promoting and coordinating efforts related to the Camino de Santiago in France during her time as president.