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Magical France

500 Sacred and Mystical Sites

Rob Wildwood

The ancient stones at Carnac; the wooded gorge where Arthur and Guinevere are believed to have ended their days; Chartres Cathedral, whose structure is said to encode a deep sacred knowledge – this illustrated volume presents 500 sites with connections to France’s folklore and religious past. Introductory notes to topics including creation stories, mythical creatures, Mary Magdalene and portals to the Otherworld are followed by summaries of each location, organized by region and with maps and coordinates to locate them. 

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Product information:
  • Publisher: Wild Things
  • Year: 2025
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 268pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 209x169mm
  • ISBN: 9781910636503
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.7kg
Product code:
545191
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This unique atlas of magical France reveals a mythical past
charted through its sacred landscape. Explore its unique spiritual connection
to Mary Magdalene, black madonnas, pilgrimage routes, ancient goddesses and
Celtic saints at over 500 sacred sites. Dive into its mysterious otherworld of
water spirits, fairies, giants and dragons. Featuring original and evocative
photography, maps and detailed descriptions of locations, stories and folklore.



Journey into France's hidden landscape and discover its
magical past and sacred sites, from pilgrim paths and holy shrines to healing
wells and fairy grottos:

* Alignments and earth energies



* Cathar castles and Templar chapels



* Entrances to the Otherworld



* Fairies, korrigans, dragons and water spirits



* Holy wells for healing, divination and wish-making



* Pilgrimage centres, black Madonnas and Mary Magdalene



* Places of King Arthur, Merlin and the Medieval romances



* Shrines of saints and miracles



* Stones of the giant Gargantua



* Temples of the Goddess



* The fairy Melusine's castles
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