Rennes-le-Château mystery

In 1891, a poor French village priest discovered a tomb and became a wealthy man.

What Did The Priest Find?

Treasure. Secrets. A truth that could shake Christianity.

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The Mystery of Rennes-le-Château
Chapter One

The Mystery

Coded parchments. Secret societies. A message hidden for centuries.

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Father Bérenger Saunière
Chapter Two

The Man

Abbé Bérenger Saunière. The priest who took his secrets to his grave.

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Rennes-le-Château
"The people of this village are walking on gold without knowing it." — Marie Dénarnaud
The Domain of Saunière
Chapter Three

The Domain

A church, a villa, gardens, a belvedere with ornamental towers built with impossible wealth. Secrets hidden in plain sight.

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Key Moments

A History of Mystery

1655

Nicolas Poussin paints ET IN ARCADIA EGO

Jan 17, 1781

Death of Marie de Nègre d'Ables, a coded tombstone is made

Sep 21, 1891

Journal of Father Saunière: discovery of a tomb, rain in the evening

Jan 22, 1917

Father Saunière dies, taking his secrets to his grave

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