Наверх


рус  укр  eng
France
  
Countries
  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Chile
  • China
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Ecuador
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Jordan
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Tanzania
  • Turkey
  • UAE
  • Ukraine
  • Vatican
Search
France > Occitanie > Rocamadour

Rocamadour

N 44°47.969', E 1°37.052'
2019-09-29
Our rating: 6.60
Overall rating:
A picturesque medieval town in France. It is known primarily as a place of pilgrimage due to several shrines. We didn't know about that and came just to a beautiful place.

We spent the night and stayed at the Logis Hôtel Le Belvédère (booking.com). There are several other inexpensive hotels with parking nearby. The location is highly recommended as it is picturesque and offers a great view of Rocamadour.

Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak

As you can see in the previous photo, the town is located on three levels, the richer you are, the higher you lived. To go up and down you can user the funicular (N 44 48.049 E 1 36.966) and lift.

Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak

From the hotel we walked around the town. Actually you have two ways: on the rocks above the town or along the only street down below.

Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak

Rocamadour stands on a 150-meter cliff above the Alzou river valley.

Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak

Rocks on the other side. They offer the best view of the city, so we will come here again.

Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak

At the highest point, there is a castle built to protect the sanctuaries. You can climb the walls, the entrance is automatic, so take some coins with you.

Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak


Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak


Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak

The main sanctuaries are located right below the castle. According to legend, in 1166, at the funeral of a local resident, the incorrupt body of Saint Amadour, who was close to Christ, was discovered. He became a local saint.

Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak

View from the castle to the hotel where we spent the night.

Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak

Night view from the hotel.

Rocamadour
Rocamadour ©Yuriy Buriak

Getting there: parking N 44 48.009 E 1 36.974. The nearest railway station is Rocamadour-Padirac in 4.5 km. You can walk along country roads or call a taxi by phone. If you do not speak French, then ask to call at the hotel opposite the station.
Tags, France: city, rocks

Tags, all countries: city, rocks
- Rate this place -
Location :

Impressions :

Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) :

State :

Picturesque (for the photographer) :

* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help
Our rating - 6.60
Location :

Impressions :

Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) :

State :

Picturesque (for the photographer) :

* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help
Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location :

Impressions :

Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) :

State :

Picturesque (for the photographer) :

* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help
Please follow standard rules to add comments

Name / Nickname


You can also log in with your name or with social networks

Comment

  - What you need to see (23)
  - What to see next (13)
  - Other interesting places or events (34)
View map
  - Auvergne - Rhone - Alpes (4)
  - Big East (4)
  - Brittany (8)
  - Burgundy - Franche-Comté (5)
  - Centre - Loire Valley (5)
  - Corsica (0)
  - Hauts-de-France (0)
  - Ile-de-France (0)
  - New Aquitaine (12)
  - Normandy (7)
  - Occitanie (9)
  - Pays de la Loire (1)
  - Provence - Alpes - Cote dAzur (14)

Padirac Cave (Gouffre de Padirac)

12.37 km

Rafting on the Dordogne River

26.62 km

Chemin de Halage trail

35.95 km

Gardens of Marqueyssac

36.06 km

Castelnaud castle (Chateau de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle)

37.16 km

abandoned places animals beach botanical garden bridge cape castle cathedral cave cemetery christmas market church city fireworks fortress fountain height interesting transport island lake mountains natural wonder observation deck palace park river rocks sea ski lift street-art stroll unusual buildings unusual structures volcano
2024-10-04 19:07
Kaminne Selo (Stone Village)
2024-09-25 00:20
The most expensive real estate in the world at Cap Ferrat
2024-06-18 21:40
Greece
2024-05-09 10:38
15 best parks of Ukraine
2024-03-08 21:08
France
Mount Zugspitze - 10
Goreme National Park - 9
Observation Deck on the Chervonozorianyi Avenue - 1
Potsdam - 8
Sigulda, Krimulda and Turaida - 8
About Us
Advertising
List of countries
Travel history
© 2012 - 2024
PIZZATRAVEL.COM.UA
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited