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Rocamadour Travel Guide: 39 reviews and 166 photos

Rocamadour

... mon amour, as part of the lyrics of an old typical French 'chanson'

Historic shrine perched on a limestone cliff, Rocamadour tells a story of religious belief and human endeavour. Looking out over the gorge of the River Alzou, this city devoted to the Virgin Mary has remained for over nine hundred years a symbol of faith and hope

Definitely worth a visit if you are in the neighbourhood

Pros and Cons

Pros:small, charming historic village on a cliff
Cons:too crowded after 10am, especially in high season
In a nutshell:Definitely worth a visit

Last visit to Rocamadour: Aug 2005
Intro Written Nov 6, 2005
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Time Travel Local Customs (1)

In the central street , 'rue de la cremerie' , a short text describes the daily life condition in this spot . Feel... more travel advice

View from the cliff Things to Do (3)

As Rocamadour was built on a limestone cliff, it offers great views in all directions If you feel lazy , an elevator... more travel advice

Religious spot Things to Do (3)

indeed all around the 'Basilique St Sauveur' lots of chapels and altars for your spiritual or religious moments more travel advice

Pilgrimage spot Things to Do (3)

Thanks to the progress of the Marian cult and thanks to the discovery, in 1166, of the body named St Amadour, in the... more travel advice

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balhannah Oct 30, 2008 at 2:05 PM

Would love to visit there, looks wonderful by your photos.
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morgenhund Nov 15, 2005 at 9:04 AM

Haven't been to Rocamadour for over 20 years - I can remember having to climb up lots of steps to visit things - I don't remember there being a lift back then! Mike