Mary Magdalene in the South of France
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May 20 - 29, 2017 (9 nights)
Optional Extension to Mediterranean and Spa in the Pyrenees
May 29 - June 3, 2017 (5 nights)
Provence - St. Maximin la Ste Baume & Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Languedoc & Midi-Pyrenees - Carcassonne, Montsegur, Rennes-le-Chateau, Rennes-les-Bains, Alet-les-Bains, Marceille, Lastours, Cave Paintings of Cave Pech Merle, Rocamadour & more
Mary Magdalene Sites, Black Madonnas, Gypsies & Sara
Cave Paintings, Crypts, Cathedrals, Basilicas, Castles, Walled Cities, Spas
Picturesque Villages, Mountains, Rivers, the Mediterranean
Tours open to anyone from any country
Journey with us to the lovely Provence & Languedoc seeking Mary Magdalene. Provence has an amazing historical connection with Mary Magdelene. We will visit St.
Maximin la Ste Baume (said to be final resting place of Mary Magdalene) as well as Grotto of Marie Madeleine
in the mountain & Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer on the Mediterranean (alleged landing site of Mary Magdalene &
venerated by Gypsies)
Also visit to other areas in Languedoc associated with Mary Magdalene and the Cathars. Languedoc is one of the most varied areas in France. Towering mountains, deep gorges, forests & caves, wild remote plateaus as well as the
Mediterranean Sea. This predominately rural area also has a very rich history - castles, cathedrals, museums and so much more. The area is also rich
in a variety of vineyards and wines. Mountains frame both ends of the region - the Cevennes in the northeast & the Pyrenees in the south. Jagged
ridges, deep river canyons and rocky limestone plateau (with vast caves beneath) make it one of the most scenic.
Another main feature of this area is the havoc caused by religious and political conflicts over the centuries. The ruined castles which cling
precariously to hilltops played a leading role in the struggles between Cathars & Catholics at the beginning of the
13th century. Others guarded the volatile border with Spain. Whole communities were wiped out during the
merciless campaigns to rid the area of the Cathar ‘heretics’ and later when Protestants fought for religious freedom.
BROCHURE HERE
Who Are These Tours
Designed For?
These tours are designed for women as well as men; young or not so young; people interested in the mystery and sacredness of life, with a desire to know and understand more of where we've come from to assist us in where we are going and making a difference on the planet. We also explore a lot of newly discovered/released information that you may not have heard before. If you have a curiosity about mythology, sacred sites, other cultures, and a sense of adventure and want to travel with like-minded people in small intimate groups with a nice balance of workshop time, site time as well as free, independent time, these tours are designed for you. They are not your ordinary, large group tours, being herded into buses with little time to experience the energy of the site. We allow special extra time at sacred sites and there is always the option of being with the group or being on your own. Also, meals are usually not included, except breakfasts to afford you the opportunity to explore on your own at meal time or eat with the group.