Cite Religieuse
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  • Brown_Samantha
    Kennewick, Washington1,665 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful clifftop village with amazing history and religion importance
    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.
    Visited July 2023
    Written 11 July 2023
  • Philip C
    York, Maine598 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    No wonder it's crowded
    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.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 August 2023
  • Barbs25
    Staffordshire, United Kingdom2,615 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous town
    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.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 September 2023
  • EC13091
    Ellicott City, Maryland1,248 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a visit: see tip to avoid steps
    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.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 October 2023
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EC13091
Ellicott City, MD1,248 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written 18 October 2023
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Barbs25
Staffordshire, UK2,615 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written 11 July 2023
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,933 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written 23 August 2022
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal22,328 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written 29 April 2022
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Frankstertrip
Leiderdorp, The Netherlands535 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
A breathtaking town. Absolutely stunning.

Lots of steps so wear comfortable shoes at all times, unless out for evening meal!
Written 22 September 2020
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