ABSTRACT
For some decades, the Templar affair has caused discussion of the propaganda of Philip the Fair’s court and its influence on French society. Studies already exist concerning the techniques used and the efficiency of the actions pursued by Philip the Fair’s advisors. 1 From texts written during and after the fall of the Templar order, the attitudes of French commentators has also been studied. 2 In this article, I would like to focus on a few elements concerning this question and analyse them from a specific point of view. I have decided to study some of the means used to spread information concerning the Templars’ trial (not only those used by the king but also those used by the pope and his representatives) and their effectiveness, through comparison with reactions and written commentaries from the different levels of French society.
