Rocamadour

Historic Sites of Rocamadour

Rocamadour’s vertical architecture spans centuries of religious and defensive history. This collection features the 14th-century cliffside castle and the UNESCO-listed Basilique Saint-Sauveur, the heart of the medieval pilgrimage site. The list includes the town's original fortified gates, such as Porte du Figuier, and extends to the surrounding landscape with the Neolithic Dolmen de Magès and the fortified Cistercian watermill at Cougnaguet, showcasing the region's diverse archaeological and engineering heritage.

Château de Rocamadour

14th-century fortress built on the cliff's summit to defend the sanctuary, featuring restored ramparts with panoramic views over the Alzou valley.

Basilique Saint-Sauveur

Romanesque-Gothic basilica and UNESCO World Heritage site, serving as the central place of worship in the religious city since the 12th century.

Le relais des remparts

Medieval defensive structure integrated into the town's upper fortifications near the castle.

Moulin fortifié de Cognaguet

14th-century fortified watermill built by Cistercian monks on the Ouysse river, featuring original milling machinery and defensive architectural elements.

Porte Sainte

Historical stone gateway providing access to the sanctuary's sacred enclosure and the Grand Escalier.

Porte du Figuier

13th-century fortified gate marking the main entrance to the medieval village's central street.

Porte Basse

Medieval defensive gate located at the lower end of the town's historic fortifications.

Porte Hugon

Ancient stone gateway situated along the medieval path leading toward the religious complex.

Dolmen de Magès

Neolithic megalithic tomb constructed from limestone slabs, located on the plateau overlooking the valley.

Moulin du Saut

Ruins of an 18th-century watermill situated by a waterfall in the Alzou canyon, formerly used for grinding grain.