What if Mary Magdalene were much more than a biblical figure? What if her memory still lives on here in Provence, in the gestures, the celebrations, the silences passed down from generation to generation?
This book explores the living memory of Mary Magdalene in Provence.
It was born from an intimate connection, felt since childhood, with the one known as the Apostle to the Apostles. It was born in the stones and winds of Provence, in the luminous shadow of Sainte-Baume mountain, where so many women have sought the truth of their own path.
Through ancient texts, folk traditions, sacred places, and inner meditations, I invite you to walk in her footsteps—not just to know her, but to approach her, listen to her, and perhaps even recognize her.
Mary Magdalene is a free, fervent, and faithful woman. A woman who endured exile, pain, and silence, and who chose love as her answer. She still speaks to us today—in our doubts, our passions, our wounds, our rebirths.
This book is a tribute: to Mary Magdalene, to Provence, and to a people’s fidelity to their spiritual heritage.
Reviews and testimonials
| I have barely closed this beautifully crafted book, written with such profound insight. I am still enveloped by the intoxicating fragrance of this pure-hearted woman whose words resonate even today. Thank you, Véronique Flayol, for this initiatory journey into the depths of Provençal spirituality and for keeping the Magdalenian spirit alive in our traditions. Jean-Michel | I just finished your book. Thank you, it’s wonderful. I’ve further enriched my knowledge about Mary Magdalene, but I also learned a lot about you, and I imagine this book wasn’t necessarily easy to write. Mary Magdalene remains for me the Apostle to the Apostles, the first and noblest of feminists, and the one whose message even the Church refused to acknowledge. Yet, she, imbued with so much humanity, is to words what the mind is to the body, so present and yet so intangible… Christophe | A beautiful book, beautifully written. This book taught me so much. About Provence, through Mary Magdalene. And about the story of Véronique, an extraordinary woman so passionate about her city, its traditions, and Mary Magdalene. I highly recommend it. You’ll be surprised. Thank you, Véronique Flayol. Cédric |
| This book is a fascinating and inspiring journey into the authentic path of Mary Magdalene, as preserved by the culture and people of the South of France. Through the eyes of Veronique, a native with a family who has preserved the heritage for generations, I came to truly understand the incarnate presence of this angelic being in a way I had never known before. Her vivid descriptions of the sacred spaces allow the reader to feel genuinely present within them. As the pages unfolded, it became increasingly clear to me that Mary Magdalene is still a guiding light today—teaching and serving as a way‑shower for all who call upon her. I am profoundly grateful to have discovered this beautiful book. Michelle |
Language Availability
Although my book was first published in French, the English edition is now available on Amazon.
Order the book
The book – French version- is now available on Amazon in:
– Paperback (print format)
– Kindle (digital version)
You can easily order it online and have it delivered to your home.
The book – English version– is now available on Amazon in:
– Paperback (print format)
You can easily order it online and have it delivered to your home.
Receive a signed copy
If you would like a personally signed copy, I would be very happy to send it directly to you.
€17 + €7 shipping (Europe only)
Simply send me a message via:
- the website’s contact form or by email: (vflayol@gmail.com)
Please include:
- your first and last name,
- your postal address
- and if you wish, the name or intention for the inscription.
I will then send you the payment information and shipping date.
May these pages accompany you on your own journey.
May they open a space of peace, presence, and truth.
Thank you for walking with me for a moment.