Religious Heritage of Rocamadour
Rocamadour has been a major pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages, centered around a miraculous sanctuary built into a limestone cliff. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Basilica of Saint-Sauveur and the Chapelle Notre-Dame, home to the 12th-century Black Madonna. The list includes the historic gates that welcomed medieval travelers and surrounding Romanesque churches, such as L'Hospitalet, which originally served as a refuge for pilgrims on the Way of Saint James.
A Basilique Saint-Sauveur
A UNESCO World Heritage site and Romanesque-Gothic masterpiece built directly into the rock face. It serves as the spiritual center of the sanctuary and is a major stop on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
B Chapelle Notre-Dame de Rocamadour
Rebuilt in 1479 after a rockfall, this chapel houses the 12th-century Black Madonna statue and a miraculous iron bell. It is the most sacred site within the Rocamadour complex.
C Chapelle Sainte-Anne
A 13th-century chapel located within the sanctuary complex, featuring an altar dedicated to the mother of the Virgin Mary.
Porte Sainte
A historic gateway providing access to the religious precinct, symbolizing the transition from the secular town to the sacred sanctuary for arriving pilgrims.
Église Saint-Martin
A Romanesque church featuring traditional local stonework, located in the rural surroundings north of the main sanctuary.
Église de l'Hospitalet
A 13th-century Romanesque church situated on the plateau. It was originally part of a medieval hospital complex built to provide shelter for visiting pilgrims.
Église Sainte-Madeleine
A 19th-century parish church featuring neo-Gothic architectural elements, located in the nearby commune of Alvignac.
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