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All France Rennes-le-Château

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Rennes Le Château

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Rennes-le-Château, France

Updated October 6, 2022

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Rennes-le-Château towards the Pyrenees

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French commune at the heart of conspiracies.
Blue Apples

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The Blue Apples Of Rennes-le-Château

The way that light hits a stained glass window on a specific day is one of many "clues" to a mysterious treasure.
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The bathhouse

Rennes-les-Bains, France

Roman Baths

These thermal springs were once popular with residents of a nearby Roman colony.
2 miles from Rennes-le-Château
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Bugarach, France

Bugarach

Small French town or alien garage?
5 miles from Rennes-le-Château
L’église de Saint-Salvayre

Alet-les-Bains, France

L'église de Saint-Salvayre

This mysterious church sits discreetly above the Aude countryside, right in the heart of "Grail Country."
5 miles from Rennes-le-Château
The great stone maze. (Grégoire Tricoire/Atlas Obscura)

Nébias, France

Labyrinthe Vert de Nebias

Green labyrinth formed by a karstic maze hidden in a preserved oak forest.
7 miles from Rennes-le-Château
Pierre Bayle Statue & History

Tourreilles, France

Le Petit Tambour

A modest statue dedicated to Pierre Bayle, a young military drummer who willingly fought and died for his beloved France.
8 miles from Rennes-le-Château
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