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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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
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
46500 ROCAMADOUR
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
From Oct. 26, 2026 to Nov. 1, 2026
Halloween à la Forêt des Singes
Immerse yourself in the magic of Halloween at the Monkey Forest; Halloween fun all week long!
Tip: If kids (ages 12 and under) manage to scare our cashier by showing up in full costume from head to toe, they’ll get in for free
Immerse yourself in the magic of Halloween at the Monkey Forest; Halloween fun all week long!
Tip: If kids (ages 12 and under) manage to scare our cashier by showing up in full costume from head to toe, they’ll get in for free
Next dates:
- From 10/26/2026 to 11/01/2026
Open every day - From 10/26/2026 to 11/01/2026
Open every day
46500 ROCAMADOUR
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
46500 ROCAMADOUR
From Nov. 6, 2026 to Nov. 7, 2026
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher : « Noces de rouille, les débuts de l’embrouille »
With Corinne Delpech and Sébastien Laussier Gigi and Jeannot live in rosemary country, selling pitted olives... They've been married for more than 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!
Next dates:
- From 11/06/2026 to 11/07/2026
46500 ROCAMADOUR
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
46500 ROCAMADOUR
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
46500 ROCAMADOUR
From Dec. 5, 2026 to Dec. 6, 2026
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Blabla drive "
During a nationwide SNCF strike, Marie-Thérèse de Lacroix, a former nun with very strict principles, leaves Paris for Biarritz in her 2 CV Citroën named "Titine."
During a nationwide SNCF strike, Marie-Thérèse de Lacroix, a former nun with very strict principles, sets off from Paris towards Biarritz in her 2 CV Citroën named "Titine". Using a car-sharing website, she takes on Charlotte Kervanec, a Breton woman with a strong character, and Barbara Pink, a naive former reality TV star. The atmosphere in the car quickly becomes electric? One thing's for sure, they haven't arrived at their destination! A comedy by Jérôme Paquatte and Jean-Marc Magnoni, Geneviève Gil, Hélène Neveu, and Corinne Delpech
Next dates:
- 12/05/2026
- 12/06/2026
46500 ROCAMADOUR
From Dec. 16, 2026 to Dec. 16, 2026
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Cash"
Money can't buy happiness? Faustine is convinced the opposite is true! The adventures of this calculating, venal and multi-faceted woman. Ready to do anything to appropriate her aging and ailing husband?s enormous fortune. She'll be seductive with her doctor, scornful with her banker, ?innocent? with her shrink, etc? A play full of rhythm, surprises and bursts of laughter, where you'll be surprised by a finale spiced up with theatrical flourishes?
Next dates:
- 12/16/2026
- 12/16/2026
46500 ROCAMADOUR
From Dec. 19, 2026 to Dec. 29, 2026
Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Desperate Mamies"
At "Les Lilas sont morts", a small retirement home ideally situated between the hospital and the cemetery, is Yolande Chatimois... An unremarkable little grandmother... And yet... ! Between winning the lottery, being placed under guardianship, Libyan migrants, a revolutionary care assistant, one vaccination too many and the "ehpadique" crisis... A pandemic of escapes is underway! Thanks to his caregiver Wahib, bodybuilder in his spare time, training has begun and the revolution will soon be at the gates of the EHPAD! Desperate Mamies is all about love, friendship and humanity. But most of all, it's a lot of fun! For the past 2 years, Fred Vastair has performed alongside Patrick Sébastien in his play "Louis XVI.fr".
Next dates:
- 12/19/2026
- 12/20/2026
- 12/26/2026
46500 ROCAMADOUR
From Dec. 31, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026
Saint-Sylvestre au Café Théâtre Côté Rocher "Les femmes sont parfaites... les hommes font ce qu'ils peuvent"
Women wish their husbands would listen to them more
Women dream that their husbands will listen to them more. Men dream that their wives would talk less
Ladies, you’re guaranteed that when you leave this show, men will see you as superheroes. As for you, gentlemen, rest assured that when you leave, women will find you irresistible
And you singles—you’re going to learn so much that you won’t stay single for long.
An interactive comedy to help you communicate better, understand, and get along with the opposite sex
By Sacha Jusaszko and Sophie Depooter
Flat rate: Admission + welcome drink and sweet treats
Next dates:
- 12/31/2026
- 12/31/2026
- 12/31/2026
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!
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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Accessibility
Rocamadour
# Accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite : Village accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite et aux poussettes
# Parking : Emplacements de stationnement pour vélo
# Parking : Stationnement payant ou partiellement payant en fonction de la période et de la situation
# Aire de stationnement pour camping-car : Aire de stationnement pour camping-car à moins de 15 mn à pieds
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