Guide to Mystical France, A

France is one of the best‐known countries in the world – and yet full of secrets that most visitors don’t know about. Here is a guide to its invisible dimensions that are impregnated with mystery and ancient wisdom. On a trip through mystical France, you will visit legendary and sacred sites including Carnac and other great enigmatic megalithic monuments; Le Mont Saint‐Michel; Notre‐Dame de Paris; Chartres; and Rennes‐le‐Château. On the way, you will encounter the Knights Templar; the Cathars; King Arthur; Nostradamus; Mary Magdalene; Fulcanelli and the alchemists; anonymous medieval sculptors and prehistoric cave artists; and an assortment of angels, devils, monsters and mythical beasts. This book can be used in many different ways: • Read the themed chapters consecutively or in any order. • Cherry pick among the 60 standalone features and boxes, each on a fascinating topic. • Use the 240 photographs as a visual reference catalog to inspiring and intriguing places described in the text. • Consult the travel guide section at the end of the book to make your own itinerary around the most interesting mystical places to visit in any part of France.