Le Routier de la mer jusques au fleuve de Jourdain

Imagine setting sail in the early modern era, following a mariner’s handwritten compass across the coasts of France, Flanders and beyond. This audio brings to life a detailed sailing handbook that maps the journey from the open sea to the River Jordan, a key trade route of its time. Listeners hear the precise yet poetic descriptions of moon phases, tides and coastal points that guided countless crews.

The guide lists each stretch of water with the direction of the moon, the strength of the currents, and the position of sandbanks or rocks, offering a step‑by‑step chart that would have been essential for a captain navigating unfamiliar waters. Along the way, it mentions familiar ports such as Saint‑Malo, Calais and the Flemish coast, and even notes the subtle differences between low and high tide at each harbor. The language, a blend of old French and nautical shorthand, paints a vivid picture of the sea’s rhythm and the sailor’s vigilance.