A place of beauty, mystery and pilgrimage…a place of potent earth energies…a place of intrigue and questions, history and treasure. Why did Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code, use the mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau as the underlying basis ofthe bestselling novel of all time? Why does Henry Lincoln call this “The Holy Place”? And why do people from around the world flock to this tiny, remote village?
What is the real secret of this magical place? Why did Abbe Sauniere leave so many clues behind in the Church of Mary Magdalene? Who was his “housekeeper” Marie Denarnaud and what secrets of Rennes did she take to her grave?
What exists beneath this infamous hill of ancient interest? Is it healing water enhanced with special properties? Water that could lead to an alchemical process so powerful that its use was prohibited at all costs, even when the village itself was ablaze?
Is this the burial place of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, as legend holds? And if so, why there? Of all the places on earth, why is Rennes-le-Chateau considered such a strong possibility?
Finally, what role does Rennes-le-Chateau play in the current shift in consciousness? Some say this special place is connected to Roslin (Scotland) through the Rose Line. But what does that mean? And how does that play into the myth and legends of the area?
Come join us for a week of exploration into the past, present and future as we walk the lands in and around Rennes le Chateau, touch and drink the waters in Rennes and Alet-les-Bains, and connect with the highly charged earth energies during this era-2012…to awaken our own crystalline nature at this time…
This insider journey is hosted by radio host and filmmaker Rene Barnett along with author and intuitive Gloria Amendola. There will be special guest appearances by the Bloodline team, including English adventurer, author and discoverer of the Bloodline tomb, Ben Hammott.
You will also meet some noted surprise guests along the way.
Alet-les-Bains
Esperaza
Campagne-Sur-Aude
Rennes-le-Chateau
We will meet at Hotel L’Eveche in Alet les Bains, a charming hotel and once the site of an ancient bishop’s palace. This serene and lush setting is situated on the banks of the Aude River and in the shadows of the Abbey ruins, which once housed a Temple to the Goddess Cybele.
After everyone gets settled in, we first make a stop at the open-air market in Esperaza, where locals sell handcrafted items, regional foods and snacks. This town is said to be situated in the heart of the 6-pointed star according to the sacred geometry of the area.
From there, we travel a few kilometers but hundreds of years back in time to the former Templar commandery of Campagne-sur-Aude. To this day there remains a Templar church with stone passageway through which the Knights rode their horses into the church structure.
Then on to the village that is the central point of our journey for our first introduction to the magic of Rennes-le-Chateau. Once there, we will have lunch in Le Jardin de Marie. We will explore the strange interior of the Church of Mary Magdalene and spend some time in the Invisible Church. We will end the day with dinner together.
The Tour Magdala
The altar in the Church of Mary Magdalene
Hotel L'Eveche
Limoux
Church of St. Martin
“Blue” Church
Notre Dame de Marceille
On this day we will visit the heretical churches in Limoux for a first-hand look at the magnificent stained glass windows depicting the marriage of Jesus and Mary Magdalene (as seen in Bloodline, and make our way to the “Blue Church” to view a painting, which tells us by its very nature, that the artist believed Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus.
After visiting these two local churches, we will make our way to the village square and stop for lunch there. Then we will travel to the church of Notre Dame de Marceille and explore its curious history. We will spend some time in the church, with its Black Madonna, and walk down the old road which runs alongside the church, to the miraculous Well of Visions.
Some say this church has a secret underground complex and vault. Some speculate it held a monetary treasure; some say it was a pagan religious site; some say it was directly connected to a secret – possibly placed under the control of the Templars. Some even believe Sauniere – and those behind him – were trying to acquire this property. But why?
The evening’s dinner will be at Maison Christina. This wonderful food is prepared by master cook Christina herself!
Blue Church
Les Pontils
The Poussin Tomb
Les Pontils
Serres
Rennes les Bains
Source de la Madeleine
The Tomb of the Grand Roman
Seat of Isis
The Lover’s Fountain
On this day we will explore the location of The Poussin Tomb, the Standing Stone at Les Pontils, and the Templar Church in Serres, all situated along the meridian called the Rose Line.
We then move on to Rennes les Bains, home to the Source de la Madeleine, a place of sacred waters. This place was a key location in the discoveries shown in Bloodline. We will take a short steep hike to the Seat of Isis, commonly known as the Devil’s Armchair, a very energetic and ancient “chair” that you can sit in, and another key Bloodline location. Further in we will walk to the Lover’s Fountain…a place of flowing waters…and a place with a possible connection to Abbe Sauniere and Emma Calve, or at least a lover’s inscription…
A casual lunch follows, in town at a restaurant whose name translates to Baths of the Queens. The old Roman baths there are still operational and draw people to them for their healing properties. Some locals whisper that Jesus once immersed himself in these waters.
There will be no group dinner on this evening, so your time is your own.
Seat of Isis
Puivert Castle — Castle of the Troubadours
Montsegur
We will begin this day at Puivert Castle, a well-preserved chateau and film location. In its day, Puivert was the Castle of the Troubadours. This was the definitive party chateau. And when you visit it, you will understand why…
Just a few kilometers drive from Puivert, we come upon the majestic Montsegur. We will have lunch in this tiny village before heading further up the mountain.
Montsegur is the site of the last Cathar stronghold. It is famous for the siege in 1244 in which many early Christians of this Gnostic sect were burned alive as heretics by the Inquisition army.
From the lyrics of Montsegur by Iron Maiden:
“Facing the sun as they went to their grave, Burn like a dog or you live like a slave, Death is the price for your soul's liberty, To stand with the Cathars to die and be free…”
There is no group dinner this evening so your time is your own.
Puivert Castle
Alet-les-Bains
Carvings at the “Nostradamus” Family Home
St. Salvayre Chapel
The Standing Stone
Bring your water bottles when we visit this fresh source from which the drinking water is shipped and sold all over the world. But at this site, the water is free! So stock up, and drink up!
We will take a walk into the village and explore curious carvings at the “Nostradamus” family home, and then make our way into the Abbey ruins and site of the former Temple to Cybele.
We will take a picnic lunch to the lush, green bank of the Aude River. Afterwards, we journey up into the hills above Alet, to St. Salvayre Chapel, an unusual structure built in temple, rather than church style and featuring uncanny acoustics and exquisite energy.
The Standing Stone, or menir, is a short, easy hike up the hill, tucked into a forest alcove just off the road. It is significant that in the area around Rennes le Chateau, there are so many areas marked by standing stones.
Once we make our way back, we can decide where to have our group dinner.
St. Salvayre Peacock
The Medieval Walled City of Carcassonne
On this day we will travel to Carcassonne and visit La Cite. This walled city was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997.
Although this medieval city has lots and lots of history, it is also a popular tourist destination and fun place to visit! La Cite has an outstanding basilica with some amazing stained glass windows, historical tours, fun shops to find cool things, and a wide choice of restaurants.
We start out a little later on this morning, spend the day here and have lunch together in La Cite.
There is no group dinner this evening so your time is your own.
Carcassonne
Rennes le Chateau
We come full circle and finish where we began…
We will spend time in the village museum and look more closely at the property of the ever mysterious Abbe Berenger Sauniere. What exactly did he create here? What messages are there to be found on this property? And what of the window in the Tour Magdala that points to the area of the “Cave of the Magdalene” where Ben Hammott found the chest with the anointing jar, the small alabastra vial, and the ceremonial cup, as featured in Bloodline?
We will close the tour on this night, and will leave those plans to the synchronicity of Rennes…
Rennes-le-Chateau sunset
$2,850 - includes hotel accommodations and most meals (all breakfasts and lunches, and 3 dinners; we find that most people enjoy having a few evenings on their own to absorb what they’ve seen and learned during the days or just to relax in the beautiful surroundings), all admissions, transportation, and parking charges for all tour sites.
Your deposit secures your place on the tour. Tour size limited…
Payment Schedule:
January 15, 2011 - $ 850 deposit due
February 28, 2011 - $1,000 first installment due
March 31, 2011 - $1,000 final installment due
Payments can be made through Paypal (by using the buttons below), or by personal and cashier’s checks.
Please make checks payable to Gloria Amendola and mail to:
NightVision Productions, P.O. Box 93543, Hollywood, CA 90093.
Visa and MasterCard accepted
(3% surcharge for credit and debit cards will be added to Paypal users)
When you register for the tour, please include name, address, telephone numbers, emergency contact, passport number with date and place of issue, and any special dietary and health needs.
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| The Bloodline Mystery Tour - deposit of $850.00 due January 15, 2011 |
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| First Installment of $1,000.00 due February 28, 2011 |
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| Final Installment of $1,000.00 due March 31, 2011 |
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| Alternatively, pay the whole sum of $2,850.00 in one single payment |
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For more information, please contact:
Gloria Amendola: (203) 876-9936 chalice4444@yahoo.com
Rene Barnett: (310) 359-3733 renekbarnett@gmail.com
Cancellations made 30 days prior to departure date will receive a 50% refund of amount paid, not including initial non-refundable deposit of $850.00. No refunds will be made on later cancellations unless someone on the waiting list fills your cancellation.
You will need to have a current passport with you plus a photocopy in case of lost passport.
All tour attendees who wish to be picked up at the Toulouse Blagnac Airport [Toulouse, France] must be there by 8:00 a.m. on May 1, 2011. Pick-up time is by 8:30 a.m.
If you are flying into Carcassonne, you will have to make your way to Hotel L’Eveche in Alet les Bains. It is highly recommended you fly into Toulouse.
Please do not schedule departing flights back home leaving from Toulouse before 11:00 a.m. on May 8, 2011. If you need to do so, you will have to make your way to the airport.
We will arrive at Toulouse airport by 9:00 a.m. on May 8, the day of departure, to allow you enough time before your flights home.
Most tours are based on double occupancy, with an added charge for a single room.
On this tour we are allowing for you to either share a room or have your own at the same price. So please let us know if you plan to share a room with someone.
Otherwise, you will be booked into a single room.
Check with your airlines about baggage restrictions.
Please bring the minimum amount of luggage because we have to fit everyone’s bags in the tour vans. Also, you will have to carry your own bags up stairs at Hotel L’Eveche.
A backpack is useful for our day trips.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring hiking boots if you have them.
Layered clothing works well for September. Dress is casual.
April is usually cool in temperature.
Please bring an umbrella or other rain gear as we will move about rain or shine
Smile and slow down. The southwest region of France is very laid back.
We are relaxed on tour so please be flexible.
Please be courteous to those we encounter along the way.
Greet the people of France with bonjour and merci. It will make your trip more pleasant.
Please respect your fellow tour attendees.
We come from all different places and all walks of life…
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