About
A medieval village clinging to a cliff face
Why go
- Feels like stepping into a fantasy novel
- A place frozen in time
- A place of history, pilgrimage, and unforgettable beauty
Must try
- Taste the famous Rocamadour goat cheese
- Climb the grand staircase to the sanctuary
- Explore the sanctuaries built inside the rock
- Visit the chapel of Notre-Dame
- See the Black Madonna
Pro tips
- Park at the top and walk down, use elevator to ascend
- Stay overnight to have the place for yourself
- Visit early morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds
- Take a train to Souillac or Rocamadour-Padirac station
- Take the elevator up instead of the stairs
Good to know
- Gets very touristy and crowded in summer
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