King Arthur, The French Connection
	click to enlarge   Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurian Tales of King Arthur are to be found throughout Europe and are particularly strong and interwoven into folklore in parts of France. During Arthurian times, there would have been little communication between the regions of England, and even between Devon and Cornwall. The trading routes for Cornwall were by sea with the Celtic countries of Wales, Ireland and Brittany. Many of the romantic and chivalrous narratives connected with the Arthurian age originated in Wales and eleventh century France. Over the centuries, these stories transferred to England, by way of the sea trading routes. Such was the power and lasting fascination of these stories of old that it is assumed that ancient history has to some extent been replaced by closely associated myth. In Brittany, the Château of Comper-en-Brocéliande is home to the "Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurian". Close at hand, in the magical forest of Brocéliande, where there is a lake said to be where Merlin built a crystal castle for the Lady of the Lake. Folklore tells of the Lady of the Lake bringing up Lancelot here to become the most chivalrous of all the Knights of the Round Table. The centre caters for people visiting from all over Europe and further afield who have an interest in all matters Arthurian. Every year, for a period of six months, there are spectacular events, exhibitions and guided tours in the forest of Brocéliande. Centre de l' Imaginaire Arthurian, Château-de-Comper-en-Brocéliande. 56430 Concoret, France. Telephone: 02 97 22 79 96		Advertise on this site

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