Taking a look at three sites in northern Charente, together we’ll explore some of the history of the Templars in this region of France. I go into some details about historical context and why this region was so important for Templar activity.
Upcoming episodes will explore more sites in Charente and Dordogne, including some hidden places in La Rochelle, the Atlantic harbor city for the Templar merchant fleet.
00:00 – 01:25 Introduction
01:25 – 03:16 Background information and Trivia Question
03:16 – 07:55 Yvrac-et-Malleyrand
07:55 – 10:00 Maine-de-Boixe
10:00 – 12:00 Coulonges Templar church
12:00 – 14:02 Medieval Gardens in Coulonges
14:02 – 15:02 Conclusion
More information and bibliographical references are available on my website media page:
https://gacsservices16.com
Dan Jones and History Hit: Who were the Knights Templar?
Knights Templar history: Project Beaucéant (site is currently unavailable in English)
https://templiers.org/index.html
The Knights Templar in La Rochelle
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