A Brief History of the Chemin de Compostelle, Episode 390

Join Us in France Travel Podcast

Annie Sargent

History, Art, Lifestyle, Travel, Paris, Places & Travel, Culture, Tour, Language, Monuments, Society & Culture, Visit, France

4.6 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2022

⏱️ 57 minutes

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In today's episode of the podcast, Elyse Rivin of Toulouse Guided Walks shares a brief history of the Chemin de Compostelle, how it evolved over the several hundred years and what it looks like today. Walking the Chemin de Compostelle is more popular than ever, even for pilgrims who are not religious at all. Many people walk a section of the Camino every year because it's good for the body and the soul as well.

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0:00.0	This is the
0:13.7	Join us in France episode 390
0:18.0	Trois Saint-Quatervin-Dise.
0:20.0	Bonsieur, I'm Annie Sergeant and join us in France is the podcast where we talk about France.
0:26.2	Everyday life in France, great places to visit in France, French culture, history,
0:32.4	gastronomy and news related to travel to France.
0:37.0	Today I bring you a conversation with Elise Riven of Toulouse Guided Walks about the Compostel pilgrimage. How it came about, the roots you can take through
0:47.6	France to get to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostel, or as you call it in English, Santiago de Compostela.
0:55.0	If you're planning to walk the Camino,
0:57.2	you definitely want to listen,
0:59.2	and if you just want to hear about wonderful rural places in France, you'll love this episode as well.
1:05.7	For the French tip, after my conversation with Elise, I'll tell you how to order your meat in France.
1:12.1	You'll see it's pretty easy and I also have an exciting
1:15.6	personal update. This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who buy my
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1:41.2	email once a month or less, but when I email it's always something that will help you next time you visit France.
1:49.0	You can sign up for the newsletter at join us in France.com for slash newsletter. Bonjourelis.
2:05.0	We have a fun topic today about the pilgrimage.
2:10.0	The pilgrimage of Comp compostel.
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