Les Chemins de Saint-Jacques

There are four principal routes to Compostela starting in France – from Tours, Vézelay, Le Puy-en-Velay, and Arles. These routes are shown on the 10s and Jokers. Statues of Saint Jacques (St James) are featured on the Kings. The other cards in this fully illustrated pack depict the Virgin Mary, pilgrims and views in colour of famous places along the way, with text in French at the foot of each image. The 9s carry further text in English, French, German and Spanish about the history of the pilgrimages. The back design is made up of scallop shells (the emblem of Santiago carried by all pilgrims) in gold against a green or blue background. See the box►

Above: Les Chemins de Saint-Jacques published by Editions Dusserre, Paris, France, c2000. Printed in France. 52 cards + 2 Jokers + 1 extra card in tuck box. Size: 63 x 88 mm. The back design is made up of scallop shells (the emblem of Santiago carried by all pilgrims) in gold against a green or blue background.