In the Middle Ages, a pilgrim who goes to Rome is called a Romieu, as a pilgrim of Saint James is called a Jaquot. Even during the most difficult times, pilgrims never completely deserted the capital of Christianity and its tombs of the apostles and martyrs. In the 14th century, they could still stay in the hospitals which remained open. Equipped with a "pilgrims guide" containing an itinerary to follow, they went to the seven great basilicas to pray. They went to confession to the great "Confessor" who gave them a kind of certificate for pilgrimage. When all these rituals were completed, the "romieu" went back with a soul at peace and a heart full of gratitude...