by Chris Ratcliffe and Elaine Connell

Reprinted in late 2022 with, for the first time, a full colour cover and some coloured photos inside.

The Cathars thrived in medieval Languedoc, now part of south-west France.

They were vegetarians and pacifists who believed in reincarnation and equality for women.

In the 13th century, Crusaders were sent by the Roman Catholic church to wipe them out.

Today, much of the tourist industry of south-west France is based upon the region's associations with the Cathars.

In 1987, Chris Ratcliffe and Elaine Connell spent several months cycling around the mountains and valleys of the area. Their aim was to find out more about these mediaeval heretics with modern ideas. This is revised edition, with full colour cover, and colour photos inside, of the successful Cycling in Search of the Cathars which was first published in 1991. In spite of regular demand, this is the first time the printed book has been made available in many years.

In 1987, there were few books in English about the Cathars. This is no longer the case. Cycling in Search of the Cathars by Chris Ratcliffe and Elaine Connell was instrumental in bringing these medieval heretics to a wider public.

 

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What they've said

5 stars on Goodreads

"What a brilliant, moving read it was for me. I'm going to read it again." Pete L

"This is a very sweet book. You really get the flavour of the couple's adventure in the South of France, and how nice they are." Valerie P

"Chatty bike tour of Central France following the story of the Cathars. Part cycle tour part history of. Pleasant way to find out about the Cathars." Libras

"What a brilliant, moving read it was for me. I'm going to read it again.