Lancelot & Guinevere
The love that toppled Camelot
The greatest knight of the Round Table and Queen Guinevere, King Arthur's wife: an adulterous love that, once discovered, sinks the ideal kingdom of Camelot.
01Why it matters
It is the founding love triangle of European literature, the model for a thousand stories of loyalty broken by passion.
02The conflict
Loyalty to King Arthur against forbidden love.
03The iconic moment
The discovery that forces Lancelot to rescue Guinevere from the pyre.
04What survived
The romances of Chrétien de Troyes; the musical "Camelot."
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Lancelot & Guinevere famous?
It is the founding love triangle of European literature, the model for a thousand stories of loyalty broken by passion.
How does the story of Lancelot & Guinevere end?
The discovery that forces Lancelot to rescue Guinevere from the pyre. The romances of Chrétien de Troyes; the musical "Camelot."
Where can you visit the story of Lancelot & Guinevere?
You can visit Glastonbury, in Somerset. Associated with Arthurian Avalon.
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