Pilgrims Walk - Camino Francés

Pilgrims Walk. The Camino

The Northern Way and Primitive Way were the first pilgrimages to Compostela. The arduous French Way began in the 11th century when King Sancho III the Great of Navarre and King Alfonso VI of León decided to use the pre-existing Roman road connecting Astorga to Bordeaux.
After their recent takeover of these areas, altered paths reinforced the boundary between the Christian and Muslim territories.
The Codex Calixtinus, written by Aymeric Picaud in the 12th century, is an academic manuscript that provides an account of the Way of Saint James. Its contents include an extensive description of the pilgrimage route, sections, holy refuges, and hostels.

The Northern Way and Primitive Way were the first routes for pilgrims heading to Compostela. The demanding French Way began in the 11th century when King Sancho III the Great of Navarre and King Alfonso VI of León decided to use the existing Roman route from Astorga to Bordeaux. After their recent acquisition of these areas, altered paths reinforced the division between the Christian and Muslim territories. The Codex Calixtinus, written by Aymeric Picaud in the 12th century, is an academic manuscript offering an in-depth account of the Way of Saint James. Its contents feature a detailed description of the pilgrimage route, sections, holy shelters, and lodgings.Read more