Unveiling La Rochelle: The Harbor That Fueled Templar Dominance

⛪Lost legends of the Knights Templar in Charente are hidden in plain sight, as a visit to the Templar Courtyard in La Rochelle takes us down back alleyways, discovering vestiges from centuries ago.

Modern banking and lending owe their origins in Europe to the practices of Templar warrior monks who financed the travels of pilgrims and crusaders to Antioch.

Their common point of departure by sea, along the Atlantic coast in the harbor of La Rochelle, gave its name to the Pertuis d’Antioche, the straights providing safe passage from the mainland.

🧧OTHER EPISODES IN THE SERIES
Cressac Chapel Frescoes – Episode 3

Following the Templar Trade Route in Charente – Episode 2

Sites in Northern Charente – Episode 1

⚡This video is for educational purposes and published with permission from the Protestant Temple of Cressac Saint Genis. All images are used under Fair Use, Creative Commons 3.0 license or rights to Public Domain imagery.

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📕CHAPTERS
00:00 – 01:27 Introduction and Trivia Question
01:27 – 03:34 La Rochelle and Templar Banking
03:34 – 05:45 The Demise of the Templar Order
05:45 – 10:28 La Rochelle: The Commandery
10:28 – 11:56 Conclusion

🎇PHOTO ARCHIVES & FOOTAGE credits:

Unveiling the Secrets of Medieval Templar Banking

All other historical photos: N/A © Public Domain
This video is for educational purposes.

🎶MUSIC SOUNDTRACK
Gregorian Chants by Carlos Estella-Royalty Free Music
Medieval RPG Town Music Compilation Vol.1 – Best of Game Fantasy Soundtrack
The Conqueror Epic Cinematic Background Music (No Copyright)

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