In this profound collection, Nobel laureate J. M. G. Le Clézio journeys to his 'Three Sacred Cities'—not religious centers, but places of deep spiritual significance. Through lyrical, meditative prose, he contrasts the myth-laden soul of ancient landscapes with the detachment of modern urban life. The essays explore powerful themes of memory, nature, and humanity's enduring search for a sacred connection in a disenchanted world. Le Clézio invites readers to rediscover the magic and meaning hidden in the overlooked corners of our own existence.