Rocamadour

Köy ·🇫🇷 Fransa

Nüfus 597

Alan 49 km²

Saat dilimi Europe/Paris

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Rocamadour Essentials

Rocamadour is a vertical medieval pilgrimage site carved into the limestone cliffs of the Alzou canyon. This selection covers the religious heart of the village, including the UNESCO-listed Basilique Saint-Sauveur and the sanctuary housing the Black Madonna. Beyond the sacred shrines, it features the 14th-century ramparts of the upper castle, the prehistoric Grotte des Merveilles, and specialized wildlife parks dedicated to birds of prey and Barbary macaques.

10 yer

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.

7 yer

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.

10 yer

Natural Wonders & Viewpoints

Explore the geological and prehistoric landmarks of the Quercy plateau surrounding Rocamadour. This selection features significant karstic formations, including deep swallow holes like the Gouffre de Réveillon and the Source de Cabouy resurgence, a notable site for cave diving. The list also highlights the Dolmen de Magès, an ancient megalithic tomb, alongside elevated viewpoints that provide clear vistas of the Alzou valley's limestone cliffs and rugged landscape.

9 yer