The way of Saint James
Subtitle: GR65: the Chemin de Saint-Jacques, Le Puy-en-Velay to the Pyrenees
By: by Alison Raju
Edition: Third edition.
Series: Cicerone guides; Cicerone guide
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
ISBN-13: 9781852848767
Subjects: Guidebooks; Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages
Other titles: Cicerone the Way of St James -- France; Way of St James -- France; GR65: the Chemin de Saint-Jacques, Le Puy-en-Velay to the Pyrenees
Description: "This comprehensive guidebook describes the Way of St James (Camino de Santiago) pilgrim route through France. Also known as the Chemin de St Jacques or GR65, the 730km (454 mile) route runs from Le Puy-en-Velay in central France to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the Pyrenees. People have been walking it as a pilgrimage route for over 1000 years, and with adequate preparation it is suitable for most walkers with a basic level of fitness. This indispensible guide contains detailed descriptions and sketch mapping for the route, accompanied by a wealth of practical advice on accommodation, facilities and local points of interest. It also includes information about the history of the pilgrimage, and notes on holy sites and imagery along the route."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-190) and indexes.