The cathedral of Chartres is one of the most mysterious and beautiful places on earth.
Taking this pilgrimage from Paris ending in the middle of the labyrinth at Chartres is a very special experience. The way from Paris to Chartres is particularly nice to walk and manageable for everyone.
We will use public transport on some short distances. Three walking days with approximately 25 km each are scheduled. We spend three nights in a hostel right next to the cathedral in Chartres.

Gernot Candolini will introduce you to the wisdom of the labyrinth and to the unusual symbolic language of the Gothic time and especially Chartres.

Paula D’Arcy will share her insights of womanhood on the road. She will particularly speak about the mystery and meaning of the “Black Madonna”. 

The trip will be a chance to meet people from all over the United States and from Europe. To be on this trip together will connect people to share an extraordinary piece of their walk on earth, linked into their spiritual search and being connected to the fruitful history of medieval thinking. Our journey always circles (like a labyrinth) around the great themes of our life which have to do with being grounded well (like a Black Madonna) and reaching high into heaven (like a gothic cathedral).

We will spend one day in Paris (St. Denis – the birth of gothic – guided tour)

3 walking days to Chartres

2,5 days around and in the cathedral

Return trip from Chartres on May, 22nd. (train approx. 1,5 hours to Paris)

Price: $1170 US dollars, plus a $70 non-refundable deposit to reserve your place ( Includes travel guide, overnight stays in ** double room, breakfast, seminars, guided tours) - Small additional surcharge for single room when they are available

Travel guides: Gernot Candolini & Paula D’Arcy

Number of travellers: 12 - 20 max. There is now a Waiting List for 2011
All lectures in English

Please get to know Paula D’Arcy by looking at  www.redbirdfoundation.com

Please get to know Gernot Candolini by looking at  www.labyrinthe.at

If you are interested email Paula D'Arcy at info@redbirdfoundation.com

<!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->We are very excited about that journey and look forward to the people who will join.

    Paula  &  Gernot