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Speculation continues as Bugarach and Rennes-Les-Chateau expect 100’s of visitors this December.

Rennes-Les-Chateau is the site of the Da Vinci code mystery, stories of the Holy Grail, Mary Magdalene and has connections with ancient Israel through the Priory of Zion.

Bugarach – site of UFO’s, occult rituals, stories and myth.

Authorities are concerned that the rituals may turn into mass suicides, as vulnerable people get caught up in the myths and legends of the area, which have circulated across the internet over the last 3 years in expectation of the “end of the world” as the current Mayan calendar ends.

Authorities are monitoring the area with extra Police drafted in and the “magic mountain” peak closed off for 4 days from visitors.