Cite Religieuse
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- Brown_SamanthaKennewick, Washington1,665 contributionsWonderful clifftop village with amazing history and religion importanceWe parked our car at the upper car park near the chateau, then took the path down. Spent most of our day here, then walked back uphill (yes, the many steps too) back to the car park. We visited the Chapelle Notre-Dame, Romanesque-Gothic Basilica of St-Sauveur, the narrow village street, down to the Porte du Figuier. Very enjoyable indeed. There were a lot of shops, restaurants, cafes, and ice cream parlors. Many ancient stone cottages line the street, some with grape vines that drape over the walls. We found this place magical and charming. It was a wonderful day.Visited July 2023Written 11 July 2023
- Philip CYork, Maine598 contributionsNo wonder it's crowdedI can't imagine where all the people come from but I certainly understand why. Rocamadour is it pretty amazing place, holding great significance in religious and military history, and pretty remarkable structurally as it clings to the cliffs. Definitely glad we added it to our trip from Toulouse to Limoge.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 August 2023
- Barbs25Staffordshire, United Kingdom2,615 contributionsFabulous townBusy place but you can see why as it’s so picturesque. The architecture is typically French along with the small windy streets. Added to the fact it’s on the side of a cliff it makes for a pretty impressive place to visit.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 September 2023
- EC13091Ellicott City, Maryland1,248 contributionsWorth a visit: see tip to avoid stepsWe found our visit to the multiple religious sites in Rocamadour to be lovely. Through the Middle Ages, pilgrims including St Louis (King Louis IX of France) visited here. Each sanctuary is special, but the setting is even more so. Worth a visit. Tip: avoid tons of steps by aiming for “Chateau-Ascensuer” park at the top of the hill and take the elevator down (for a fee) to either the religious sites or even to the old city.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 October 2023
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EC13091
Ellicott City, MD1,248 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We found our visit to the multiple religious sites in Rocamadour to be lovely. Through the Middle Ages, pilgrims including St Louis (King Louis IX of France) visited here. Each sanctuary is special, but the setting is even more so. Worth a visit.
Tip: avoid tons of steps by aiming for “Chateau-Ascensuer” park at the top of the hill and take the elevator down (for a fee) to either the religious sites or even to the old city.
Tip: avoid tons of steps by aiming for “Chateau-Ascensuer” park at the top of the hill and take the elevator down (for a fee) to either the religious sites or even to the old city.
Written 18 October 2023
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Barbs25
Staffordshire, UK2,615 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Busy place but you can see why as it’s so picturesque. The architecture is typically French along with the small windy streets. Added to the fact it’s on the side of a cliff it makes for a pretty impressive place to visit.
Written 7 September 2023
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Philip C
York, ME598 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I can't imagine where all the people come from but I certainly understand why. Rocamadour is it pretty amazing place, holding great significance in religious and military history, and pretty remarkable structurally as it clings to the cliffs. Definitely glad we added it to our trip from Toulouse to Limoge.
Written 3 August 2023
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Brown_Samantha
Kennewick, WA1,665 contributions
July 2023
We parked our car at the upper car park near the chateau, then took the path down. Spent most of our day here, then walked back uphill (yes, the many steps too) back to the car park. We visited the Chapelle Notre-Dame, Romanesque-Gothic Basilica of St-Sauveur, the narrow village street, down to the Porte du Figuier.
Very enjoyable indeed. There were a lot of shops, restaurants, cafes, and ice cream parlors. Many ancient stone cottages line the street, some with grape vines that drape over the walls.
We found this place magical and charming. It was a wonderful day.
Very enjoyable indeed. There were a lot of shops, restaurants, cafes, and ice cream parlors. Many ancient stone cottages line the street, some with grape vines that drape over the walls.
We found this place magical and charming. It was a wonderful day.
Written 11 July 2023
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,933 contributions
Sept 2021
For ages, indeed Rocamadour was a religious site and still some pilgrims come to visit believing the myth of Amator also known as Zacheus mentioned in the bible. Amator supossedly stranded here after a long journey with his wife Veronica. Miraculously his body was found intact more than a thousand years later. The miracle was attributed to the blessed virgin for which Amator had built a chapel. The story attracted many pilgrims and their money. Nowadays tourists flock to the site, perhaps not believing the story anymore, but still spending money in the many (overpriced) restaurants, cafés, boutiques and souvenir shops.
The scenery with cliffs and river gorge is spectacular.
The scenery with cliffs and river gorge is spectacular.
Written 23 August 2022
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal22,328 contributions
July 2022
When you have arrived by car, you will have two possibilities to park in the large car park at the bottom or on the top of the village. When arriving at the bottom you can take the little train which will take you directly to the gates of the village, or you will go up on foot which is about a small 15 minutes. Then you can admire the arched doors who are on the main street one in the front “Porte du Figuier”and the other on the end “Porte du Salmon”, visit the Saint Sauveur basilica, take the Stations of the Cross which will take you to the castle (be careful, it goes up...). You will also have the possibility of taking an elevator which will take you to the level of the basilica. Otherwise, in the heart of the village, you will see many souvenir shops or local specialties, direct sales from producers, enjoy your visit
Written 11 August 2022
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Lenn
Rotterdam, The Netherlands190 contributions
Apr 2022
Goregous with a lot of hisory.
The stairs can be walked easy.
The town has a beautiful history and many people pilgrims have walked these streets and stairs for centuries.
De views from the many viewpoints around the city are breathtaking.
The architecture and buildings are just as gorgeous.
The stairs can be walked easy.
The town has a beautiful history and many people pilgrims have walked these streets and stairs for centuries.
De views from the many viewpoints around the city are breathtaking.
The architecture and buildings are just as gorgeous.
Written 29 April 2022
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Frankstertrip
Leiderdorp, The Netherlands535 contributions
Aug 2021
Absolutely a stunning place to visit. If you park uphill you can opt to either walk downstairs with the stairs or take the elevator. Do note that this place can be quite crowded. Also do avoid the city downhill as this merely consists of souvenir shops and is not worth the visit.
Written 28 August 2021
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michaelwoollard56
France828 contributions
July 2021
Must go, history, architecture is amazing. You don't have to be religious to enjoy the experience - go and enjoy
Written 4 July 2021
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Travelgirl
Belgium86 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
A breathtaking town. Absolutely stunning.
Lots of steps so wear comfortable shoes at all times, unless out for evening meal!
Lots of steps so wear comfortable shoes at all times, unless out for evening meal!
Written 22 September 2020
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Peter
Sitio de Calahonda, Spain
Bonjour, sind im Oktober der Lift und die Standseilbahn in der Cite Religieuse in Betrieb?
Merci beaucoup, cordialement Michaela et Peter
Peter
Sitio de Calahonda, Spain
Bonjour, sind im Oktober der Lift und die Standseilbahn in der Cite Religieuse in Betrieb?
Merci beaucoup, cordialement Michaela et Peter
Les chiens sont ils admis sur le site?
SANDRINE L
Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France91 contributions
Bonjour les chiens sont autorisés dans la cité mais pas dans les édifices religieux et sous réserve de bonne conduite de la part des maîtres ;)
Suzanne P
Charlevoix, Canada65 contributions
Nous planifions d'y aller l'été prochain. J'ai cru comprendre qu'il y avait beaucoup de marches. Comme je serai avec une personne qui a de la difficulté avec les escaliers, combien faut-il compter pour les ascenseurs. Font-ils le site en entier?
laurence m
Albert, France332 contributions
Bonjour oui c’est une cité à flanc de Coline ! L’aller retour en ascenseur est dans les 2/3 €
david f
Lleida, Spain199 contributions
Hola, en menos de un mes nos vamos unos dia hacia el Perigord y para visitar Rocamadour os queria preguntar que parking me aconsejais, abajo del pueblo o arriba del todo ???, muchas gracias.
MigueldQ
Seville, Spain445 contributions
Es mejor dejar el coche en el parking del castillo, es gratuito, al menos hasta hoy, porque estaban instalando barreras a la entrada por lo que no se si seguirá siéndolo cuando vayas. Desde allí bajad por el camino de la Cruz hasta los santuarios y desde allí al pueblo. Para subir coges el camino inverso o subes en el ascensor y el funicular 4,20€
maria eugenia g
Cordoba, Argentina10 contributions
Estaré en Toulouse y quiero llegar a conocer Rocamadour. Alguien sabe de algún modo de llegar que no sea por excursión? O bien algo barato. Ya que nos piden 200 euros por persona y me parece demasiado.
IHEK
Gladbeck, Germany141 contributions
Sorry Maria für meine späte Antwort, ich hatte für längere Zeit nur schlechte Internetverbindungen.
Zu deiner Frage, mit dem Auto sind es ca. 2 Stunden Fahrzeit von Toulouse nach Rocamadour. Ich kenne leider auch keine Agentur, die eine Tour nach Rocamadour anbietet. Vielleicht kann das Fremdenverkehrsamt in Toulouse helfen. Sicher hast du schon eine Lösung gefunden, ich wünsche es dir/euch. Grüsse aus Deutschland nach Argentinien
Marie B
Nantes, France74 contributions
Bonjour je souhaiterai savoir si l'ascenseur est accessible en février - y a t'il un parking gratuit pour véhicule ? merci de votre réponse
Korine
Poitiers, France138 contributions
Bonjour
Oui c est ouvert en principe toute l année seul les horaires sont modifiés
Les ascenseurs sont payant sauf s il sont jumelés avec visite à voir sur place .
Parking gratuit à côté du château en descendant vous avez le chemin de croix avec ou sans ascenseur !!
C est fermé entre midi et deux il me semble .
Bonne visite .
Jen J
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Is it dog friendly here??
Multicolour1
Bourges, France11 contributions
yes, I am sure you could happily bring your dog here...they would love it too-wonderful place!
Myl66
Saumur, France7 contributions
Bonjour, nous voudrions déjeuner sur la terrasse de votre photo, pourriez vous nous donner le nom de cet établissement SVP? merci
Kikiane82100
Castelsarrasin, France16 contributions
Bonjour,
Il s'agit du Restaurant "La Terrasse Sainte Marie".
Desolée pour la reponse tardive ! J'espere que vous avez pu le trouver, la vue est incroyable !
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