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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.

Simon Strueux / CC0

A

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.

Torsade de Pointes / Public domain

B

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.

Krzysztof Golik / CC BY-SA 4.0

C

Le relais des remparts

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

Torsade de Pointes / Public domain

D

Moulin fortifié de Cognaguet

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

E