by Jean Markale · France Loisirs / Pygmalion · tapa dura · ISBN 9782298005813
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«Chartres et l'énigme des druides» is the historical essay by Jean Markale, published by France Loisirs / Pygmalion in hardcover (313 pages, in French).
Jean Markale investigates the enigma of Chartres Cathedral and its link to druidic wisdom. Through sacred architecture and symbolism, he argues that the Christian temple stands on a Celtic spiritual enclave. The work shows how pagan and Christian traditions coexist in this French monument.
The work falls within the categories of history, religion and spirituality and was published in 1988.
For readers interested in esotericism, medieval history and the enigmas of the European past.
Jean Markale was the pen name of Jean Bertrand, a French historian, writer, poet, radio show host, lecturer and high school French teacher who lived in Brittany. As a former specialist in Celtic studies at the Sorbonne, he researched pre-Christian and medieval culture and spirituality. He published numerous books about Celtic civilization, particularly the place of women in Celtic culture, and Arthurian literature.
