Rocamadour

Lot
Accessible by train
Panoramic views
Way of St James
Alternative route from Le Puy-en-Velay
Religious heritage
7 churches and chapels

Rocamadour, the sacred town of Quercy, perched on a cliff in the heart of the Dordogne valley

Perched 120 metres above the Alzou Canyon, Rocamadour captivates visitors with its breathtaking architecture and terraced streets. A major stop on the Way of St James, the town reveals its sanctuaries and churches dating back a thousand years. From the top of its castle and ramparts, enjoy panoramic views over Quercy and the Dordogne Valley. As for local specialities, the famous Rocamadour AOP cheese will delight even the most discerning palates.

A stone beauty on the Way of St James

Rocamadour captivates the eye and transports you through its history: breathtaking views and treasures of the pilgrimage route are revealed at every turn.

Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Rocamadour Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Rocamadour

Climb the 216 steps of the Grand Staircase to reach the heart of the pilgrimage site: the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur and its seven chapels. These include the Chapel of Our Lady, which houses the famous 12th-century Black Madonna.

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Les remparts de Rocamadour

Les remparts de Rocamadour

Dating back to the 14th century, the castle ramparts were built to protect the sanctuary. Today, they offer visitors the chance to enjoy a stroll with spectacular views over the town and the Alzou Valley.

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The Rocamadour Legend

Look up: Durandal’s sword is stuck in the cliff at Rocamadour! Legend has it that it was Roland, Charlemagne’s nephew, who hurled it with all his might before breathing his last.


Your experiences to live in Rocamadour

Let yourself be guided through the sacred city ©David Gasior @DawPhotos

Let yourself be guided through the sacred city

Delve into the heart of the town with a passionate guide or follow the audio guides dotted along the interpretive trail. Anecdotes, the voices of local residents and accounts of pilgrimages shed a different light on Rocamadour.

Admire Rocamadour from L’Hospitalet ©Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

Admire Rocamadour from L’Hospitalet

Enjoy the most beautiful view of the village perched on the cliffside. From the L’Hospitalet viewpoint, at both sunrise and sunset, Rocamadour reveals itself in all its splendour.

Savour the flavours of Quercy

Savour the flavours of Quercy

You’ll love Rocamadour AOP, this small, creamy goat’s cheese best enjoyed at markets, on a terrace or at a restaurant table. And be sure to treat yourself to the region’s other delicacies too: Quercy lamb, walnuts or Amadour wines.

Ideas for everyone, all the time

Café Théatre Côté Rocher " Il faut sauver papi "

From Sept. 19, 2026 to Sept. 20, 2026

Café Théatre Côté Rocher " Il faut sauver papi "

A comedy starring Hervé Jouval, Alicia Crecq, Clara Thebault Raymond, a widower, has left his village in the Poitou region to start a new life in the Les Tournesols retirement home. His granddaughter refuses to see her grandfather, in good health and with all his wits about him, go to live in this "old people's home". She is determined to get him out of there, but it will be no easy task!

Next dates:

  • 09/19/2026
  • 09/20/2026
rue Roland Le Preux
46500 ROCAMADOUR
Festival de Rocamadour: Les Mardis de l'Orgue: Nicola Procaccini

The Sept. 22, 2026

Festival de Rocamadour: Les Mardis de l'Orgue: Nicola Procaccini

For the fourth "Organ Tuesdays" in September 2026, Nicola Procaccini performs on the Grand Orgue Jean Daldosso at Rocamadour's Basilique Saint-Sauveur. Originally from Italy, trained in Fermo and Hamburg, he studied organ at the CNSMD in Paris with Olivier Latry and Thomas Ospital

For the fourth "Organ Tuesdays" in September 2026, Nicola Procaccini performs on the Grand Orgue Jean Daldosso at Rocamadour's Basilique Saint-Sauveur. Originally from Italy, trained in Fermo and Hamburg, he studied organ at the CNSMD in Paris with Olivier Latry and Thomas Ospital. Winner of several international competitions and former artistic resident in Japan, he performs regularly in recital and as a continuo player in the field of early music. He has recorded an album for the Rocamadour label, Reflet sur l?air, featuring music by Duruflé, Alain and Messiaen on the Puget organ at Toulouse?s Dalbade church Duration: one hour

Next dates:

  • 09/22/2026
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Noce de rouille, début de l'embrouille"

From Sept. 26, 2026 to Sept. 27, 2026

Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Noce de rouille, début de l'embrouille"

Gigi and Jeannot live in rosemary country, selling pitted olives... They've been married for over 20 years, and their relationship has lost some of its flavor. They're going to try out a multitude of recipes to spice things up and spice up their lives. Don't miss this explosive marriage of humor! By Corinne Delpech and Sébastien Laussier Alone or in pairs... on this day, the Lovers' Cup, sweet treats and a surprise are on offer.

Next dates:

  • 09/26/2026
  • 09/27/2026
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher
46500 ROCAMADOUR
Croq'balade à Rocamadour

From Sept. 28, 2026 to Oct. 1, 2026

Croq'balade à Rocamadour

For this Croq'balade course in Rocamadour, you'll be staying at the idyllic Hôtel les Esclargies

Next dates:

  • From 09/28/2026 to 10/01/2026
Hôtel les Esclargies
46500 ROCAMADOUR
Concert musique traditionnelle du Périgord - Sylvain Roux

The Sept. 28, 2026

Concert musique traditionnelle du Périgord - Sylvain Roux

The Au pas du b?uf theater company and the Amn%E9 Agency present, with the support of the Les Bruits Sonnants theater company: The Fife March

In September, Sylvain Roux will grab his fife, his pilgrim’s staff, and his backpack and set off on the Amadour Trail, from Bergerac to Rocamadour—nine days of walking, nine concerts!

The Au pas du b?uf theater company and the Amn%E9 Agency present, with the support of the Les Bruits Sonnants theater company: The Fife March

In September, Sylvain Roux will grab his fife, his pilgrim’s staff, and his backpack and set off on the Amadour Trail, from Bergerac to Rocamadour—nine days of walking, nine concerts!

Next dates:

  • 09/28/2026
46500 ROCAMADOUR
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Sexe, arnaque et tartiflette"

From Oct. 17, 2026 to Oct. 25, 2026

Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Sexe, arnaque et tartiflette"

A wacky, hilarious comedy! A preppy saleswoman is asked by her company to come and get a poor guy to sign a crooked contract deep in the Alps. She'll use every trick in the book. But an avalanche forces her to spend the weekend with this "alleged world-class asshole in hillbilly country"! By Angélique Infante and Sébastien Laussier

Next dates:

  • 10/17/2026
  • 10/18/2026
  • From 10/23/2026 to 10/24/2026
Rue Roland le Preux
46500 ROCAMADOUR
Festival de Rocamadour: Les Mardis de l'Orgue: Quentin Du Verdier

The Oct. 20, 2026

Festival de Rocamadour: Les Mardis de l'Orgue: Quentin Du Verdier

From Corrèze, Quentin du Verdier returns to Rocamadour for the final "Organ Tuesdays" of the season, on the Grand Orgue Jean Daldosso in the Basilique Saint-Sauveur A graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, after a spell at the Conservatoire de Versailles, he is the winner of four international first prizes, including the Elizabeth B competition

From Corrèze, Quentin du Verdier returns to Rocamadour for the final "Organ Tuesdays" of the season, on the Grand Orgue Jean Daldosso in the Basilique Saint-Sauveur A graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, after a spell at the Conservatoire de Versailles, he is the winner of four international first prizes, including the Elizabeth B. Stephens Competition in Atlanta and the Darasse Competition, for which he was named "Young Organist of the Year" by ECHO. He performs regularly in France and abroad, both as a soloist and as part of a group, and has been developing musical practice in his region by working with the master choir and the choir of the Edmond Michelet school complex in Brive-la-Gaillarde since 2022 On the Rocamadour label, he recorded his first album, Aux origines de l?orgue français, featuring works and composers from the genesis of the French classical organ style Duration: one hour

Next dates:

  • 10/20/2026
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher  " Vous pouvez embrasser la mariée "

From Oct. 30, 2026 to Nov. 1, 2026

Café Théâtre Côté Rocher " Vous pouvez embrasser la mariée "

With Irina Gueorguiev and Julien Sigalas When a wedding ceremony turns into a settling of scores. Marc and Sophie, a couple for 7 years, have decided to take marriage to the next level. She wants a traditional, religious wedding, he wants a simple, purely civil one. She organizes a rehearsal in her parish church. But the delirious priest turns the rehearsal into a battlefield into a battlefield of laughter and madness

Next dates:

  • From 10/30/2026 to 10/31/2026
  • 11/01/2026
rue Roland Le Preux
46500 ROCAMADOUR
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher " Délivrez nous du Mâle "

From Nov. 21, 2026 to Nov. 22, 2026

Café Théâtre Côté Rocher " Délivrez nous du Mâle "

A funny, moving comedy by Antoine Beauville, with Corinne Delpech and Sébastien Laussier Lola leads an army of testosterone-driven financiers. She's sexy, single and? complicated. One morning, after an anthology party, she finds a monk, Frère Félicien, in her sofa

Next dates:

  • 11/21/2026
  • 11/22/2026
rue Roland Le Preux
46500 ROCAMADOUR
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Le voleur de culottes"

From Nov. 28, 2026 to Nov. 29, 2026

Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Le voleur de culottes"

An arrest, a police station, a thief, and two female police officers...

An arrest, a police station, a thief, and two female police officers... When a fetishist is caught red-handed stealing panties from a clothesline and is grilled by two female police officers in need of love, the time in custody is anything but dull

Comedy written by Christian Dob, starring Hélène Neveux, Sébastien Laussier, and Corine Delpech

Next dates:

  • 11/28/2026
  • 11/29/2026
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher
46500 ROCAMADOUR

The Monkey Forest

Children will love the Monkey Forest! Here, 150 Barbary macaques roam freely in a 20-hectare park. An amazing experience in the Lot that will delight young and old alike!

Hiking around Rocamadour

Put on your walking boots and explore the Causse plateau and the Alzou Gorge. Follow the Way of St James or the ‘La Pierre et l’Eau’ trail, taking in dolmens and the Natural Park along the way.

Hot-air balloon ride

Share a moment suspended in the air, just the two of you, above Rocamadour. As you rise gently, the town reveals its full vertical grandeur, nestled between the sky and the canyon. A romantic moment to share!

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The Rock of the Eagles

In spring, the Rocher des Aigles comes to life: vultures, condors, eagles, parrots… Nearly 60 species take to the skies in an impressive aerial display. A unique spectacle that brings you closer to these majestic birds of prey in complete freedom.

The Grotte des Merveilles

Head to the Grotte des Merveilles: sparkling stalactites, 20,000-year-old cave paintings and a mysterious underground atmosphere. A fascinating journey into prehistory and the mineral beauty of the Quercy region.

Map of Rocamadour

Extend the visit to near Rocamadour

Martel

(15 km)

Carennac

(16 km)

Loubressac

(17 km)

Prepare your stay at Rocamadour

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Rocamadour

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