Discover the legends of Mary Magdalene's travels in the Aude, the sacred places that she visited and the Gnostic and sacred sexual studies of her followers.
The story of Mary Magdalene in the Aude is a broad church and its pratice ranges from chanelling, chanting to simple meditation. Whether you are interested is the therapeutic and esoteric developments of the Magdalen story of not, the legacy of the Magdalene in the Aude merits serious consideration for those interested in the history of scripture and the spread and evolution of christian beliefs
Let Sophie introduce you to the experts and exponents on the history the ideas around this powerful and abused historic figure. .
The sites in the Aude and in the Ariege that you can visit, associated with Mary Magdalen, are in locations that epitomise the beauty and grandeur of Occitania. Through them and her followers her life and her journey to the Languedoc speaks to us today.
Below are some suggestions of sites you may like to visit on your next visit to Occcitania.
Each site is favoured by an articulate and informed passionate English speaking guide who will share with you their passion for the Magdalene traces and love of the breath taking Audois Countryside.
Ask Sophie to tailor your trip and make sure that te surprises are good ones..
The Magdalene caves of Perillos
Some believe that Mary Magdalene passed these caves with Jesus. Some believe that she passed this way alone. The cave is close to the village of Perillos and is known as the 'Trou la Caune'.
People assume that it was the visit of Mary and Jesus that empowered this magical place with its sacred energies. The symbols within the cave must have earned the caves much fame already in pagan Aude.
Some who believe that Jesus and Mary passed further south near the chateau of Hautpoul think that a day's diversion to this cave was unlikely. I rather think that they were not in such a hurry back in those days. It would be unlikely that early christians would not have heard about the caves, and been perhaps mindful of never having an opportunity to pass that way again and be unlikely to miss it. Its extraordinary phallic rock formations honoured since pagan times. 'The unusual vibrations of the place are tangible'.
Today the cave is a pilgrim site for couples wishing to bless their union with a symbolic marriage of the masculine and feminine principles.
You can go with a guide and expert to learn about sacred sexuality consciousness or have a sacred sexual union ceremony with your partner or lover. A ceremony between a man and a woman.
A guide that I can recomend to you for this part of your stay is Bart Sharp who travels to the Aude from Texas every year to deepen his intuitve understanding of the sites and share the beauty of these sites with others.
Mary Magdalen's Cave
Mary Magdalene's cave is not far from Rennes-le-Château. It is known as the Grotte de Fournet .
The cave is a devotional shrine and can be included in a visit to Rennes le Chateau. Walking through the countryside is required and proper walking shoes are recomended.
Rennes le Chateau and the Fontaine de l'amour
A number of experts can guide you through the significant sites of Rennes les Bains including the magical Fontaine de l'amour and the devil's chair.
Ani Williams will stop and give a harp recital at the pool. A magical and informative morning or afternoon.
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| Ani Williams from Colorado |
Cathar Initiation cave near Foix
Have a combined day seeing the wonderfully preserved castle of Foix and the inspiring nearby 'Cathar initiation' caves. With an expert guide a visit to these caves is an inspiring and informative day out for adults and children.
