A comprehensive examination of the enigma of the Templars and the unsolved mystery of their lost treasure. Celtic and medieval scholar Jean Markale goes back to original source documents to shine new light on the mysteries of the Templars and evidence that the treasure may be hidden within the medieval castle of Gisors.

The Templar Treasures at Gisors

Part 1
The Sites
1 The Shadow of Gisors
2 The Glory Days of Gisors
3 The Treasure of Gisors
4 The Temple Is Elsewhere and Everywhere

Part 2
Who Were the Templars?
5 The Founding of the Templars
6 The Evolution of the Temple
7 The Templars on Trial

Part 3
The Mystery of the Templars
8 The Secret Rule of the Temple
9 The Mysterious Head
10 The Denial
11 The Symbolism of the Templars
12 The Temple and the Grail
13 The Temple in Ruins
Index

Jean Markale (1928-2008), was a poet, philosopher, historian, and storyteller, who spent a lifetime researching pre-Christian and medieval culture and spirituality. He was a former specialist in Celtic studies at the Sorbonne and author of more than 40 books, including Montségur and the Mystery of the Cathars, The Church of Mary Magdalene, The Druids, The Celts, Merlin, and Women of the Celts.