Mysteries of the Magdalene
The Healing Waters and the Elixir of Life
June 12 – 22, 2027 · 11 Days
Land of the Magdalene, the Cathars,
and the mysteries of the living waters.
Welcome to Sacred France. Join William Henry for an opportunity to trace the path of Mary Magdalene and the ancient lineage who taught the secrets of the healing waters and the elixir of life.
Mysteries of the Magdalene is designed for those ready to answer the call of Southern France and to share the experience with like-minded seekers. You will walk in the footsteps of the Cathars and the Holy Family — from the healing waters of Lourdes to Mary Magdalene's Ascension Cave at St. Baume.
In the Pyrenees, Mother Mary is known as ‘the White Lady’, ‘the Pure One’, flashing across the mountain tops in her golden body of light. Her story guides our journey. At Lourdes she appeared as a radiant being to a young girl named Bernadette, and manifested a healing spring infused with a divine vibration that today draws millions of visitors every year.
In an astounding revelation, William revealed that Mary infused the waters of Lourdes with frequencies that not only heal the physical body, but also wash our robes of light and activate our light bodies, too.
During our journey we will explore William's extraordinary and exclusive historical connections between Mary, who was raised as an Essene priestess, and the light body teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and other traditions, including the ancient Egyptians. We will unite the mysteries of the Essenes with their source…in the heavens.
From the sacred grotto where Mary appeared to Bernadette, to the Cathar stronghold of Montsegur, to the cave where Magdalene lived for thirty years, every site we visit offers a gateway into profound spiritual insight and transformation.
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The Sacred France soul family at Lourdes, gathered for the evening candlelight procession.
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Where the Journey Leads
Lourdes — The Living Waters
The grotto where Mary appeared to Bernadette, the healing baths, and the nightly candlelight procession — a river of light beneath her star cloak.
Carcassonne
Europe's great walled city and our home for four nights — 13th-century towers above the Aude Valley, vineyards, pine and wild herbs on the wind.
Rennes-le-Château
The hilltop village at the centre of William's 40-year quest — the Tour Magdala and the Church of Mary Magdalene, and the secrets encoded in both.
Château de Puilaurens
A Cathar castle and Grail castle perched in an evergreen forest — one of the best-preserved royal fortresses in all of Cathar Country.
Gorges de Galamus
The Hermitage Chapel of St. Antoine, set half-way up a cliff above cold spring waters. Local legend holds that Mary Magdalene taught here.
Montsegur — The Grail Castle
The mountain fortress where 200 Cathars chose the fire over renouncing their faith — and from which, legend says, their treasure escaped by night.
Notre-Dame de la Garde
La Bonne Mère watches over one of Europe's oldest ports — the legendary gateway between the Holy Land and Southern France.
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Where the Marys came ashore. A 12th-century church raised on a temple of Artemis, and the crypt of Saint Sara, patron of the gypsies.
The Grotte de Sainte-Baume
Mary Magdalene's Ascension Cave, where she lived for thirty years — one of the oldest places of pilgrimage in the Christian world.
The Mysteries of the Magdalene tour impacted my mind, body, and spirit. William Henry's knowledge and expertise will enlighten your mind and teach you to become a deeper seeker. You will feel a higher energy amongst fellow seekers, spiritual sites and wonders — a magical state of the Divine that continues after you return home.
Colleen N. · Sacred France 2026
Eleven Days on the Sacred Path
June 12 – 22, 2027
Day 1 — Jun 12
Arrive Toulouse
Day 2 — Jun 13
Journey to Lourdes
Day 3 — Jun 14
The Healing Baths
Day 4 — Jun 15
To Carcassonne
Day 5 — Jun 16
Rennes-le-Château
Day 6 — Jun 17
Puilaurens & Galamus
Day 7 — Jun 18
Montsegur
Day 8 — Jun 19
Marseille
Day 9 — Jun 20
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Day 10 — Jun 21
Sainte-Baume
Day 11 — Jun 22
Farewell
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This journey impacted me far more deeply than expected. Standing in caves, basilicas, chapels and along ancient pathways, I often felt overwhelming reverence, sometimes moved to tears of gratitude and peace. Above all, this journey reminded me that spirituality is meant to be lived, not just studied. I returned with renewed wonder, peace, gratitude, and purpose — and a deeper trust in my unfolding spiritual path.
Joanna S. · Sacred France 2026
What's Included
- 10 nights accommodation — 5-star luxury hotels for 6 of the 10 nights
- All ground transportation in air-conditioned motor coach
- Pickup at the Toulouse hotel on June 12 and drop-off at Marseille Airport
- A French breakfast each morning
- 4 lunches included
- 4 dinners included
- All site entrance fees on the itinerary
- All special presentations and lectures by William Henry
- All hotel taxes, service charges & government sales tax
Not Included
- International airfare & airport taxes (fly into Toulouse, depart from Marseille)
- Travel or health insurance
- Tipping (€400 cash — collected at tour start)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Non-alcoholic beverages outside meals
- Personal expenses (calls, laundry, postage, etc.)
- Government-imposed fee increases to sites
The journey was enlightening! The trip was perfect in every way. It opened my eyes to things I never knew about — the history was fascinating, but the trip really made me more open to the mysteries of the world. William is the perfect guide: knowledgeable, warm, and fun. What a combination.
Sue A. · Sacred France 2026
Where Magdalene Lived for Thirty Years
On Day 10 we take a magical, mystical journey to the Grotte de Sainte-Baume — the cave-cathedral where Mary Magdalene lived for thirty years and from which she ascended. It is one of the oldest places of pilgrimage in the Christian world, and it is here she would have communed with the ascended Christ.
We ascend on a serene, smooth path built for the Kings of France, through an ancient and lush forest. The trail is up, up, up — but all can reach it at their own pace. The special energy in the air is palpable.
Afterwards we visit the Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, home to an astounding treasure: the gold-sealed skull of the Magdalene herself, enshrined in the crypt beside the stone coffin in which her body was interred for centuries.
— Day 10, Monday, June 21
Ten Nights, Six of Them Five-Star
A former bishop's palace inside the ramparts of Carcassonne, a hotel two minutes from the grotto at Lourdes, and a harbour-front address in Marseille.
Toulouse · Night 1
Toulouse
Our gathering point in the 'pink city' — a comfortable first night before the coach carries us south toward the Pyrenees.
Lourdes · Nights 2–3
Grand Hotel Gallia & Londres
A two-minute walk from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes — steps from the grotto, the baths, and the nightly procession.
Carcassonne · Nights 4–7
Hôtel de la Cité & Spa MGallery
A 5-star former bishop's palace inside the ramparts — wood panelling, coats of arms, lush gardens and a panoramic terrace.
Marseille · Nights 8–10
Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port
Above the old harbour with views across to Fort Saint-Jean and the sea — our base for the Camargue and Sainte-Baume.
Expertly managed with professional tour coordination, local expert guides, and seamless logistics throughout Southern France — from private coaches to site access, accommodations to meals.
Traveling with the Starwalkers is a pilgrimage for me. My journey began with a weekend in Nashville, continued through an initiation in Egypt, and the Magdalene tour brought real clarity to my relationship with myself and others. I loved the slow, steady movement through the French countryside, the peace of the sacred spaces, and William's presentations along the way. I returned with a deeper sense of peace and a connection to the Divine Feminine.
Carol S. · Sacred France 2026
William Henry
William Henry has been leading pilgrimages to Sacred France for over two decades. His expertise in the Magdalene mysteries, Cathar history, and light body teachings transforms each site visit into a profound exploration of the hidden lineage that carried the secrets of ascension from the Holy Land to Southern France.
Through his presentations and guidance, you will discover the deep connections between Mary Magdalene, the Essenes, and the ancient mystery traditions that have shaped humanity's spiritual understanding.
“I look forward to sharing this sacred journey with you.”
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