Sanctuary of Rocamadour, Religious complex in Rocamadour, France.
The sanctuary comprises seven chapels and churches built into a steep cliff face, rising above the Alzou River valley in southwestern France.
The site gained prominence in 1166 when preserved remains of Saint Amadour were discovered, establishing it as a significant medieval pilgrimage destination.
The Chapel Notre-Dame contains a wooden Black Madonna statue from the 12th century, which pilgrims associate with numerous recorded miracles.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary either by climbing the Grand Escalier's 216 steps from the village or using the paid elevator service.
Medieval pilgrims traditionally climbed the Grand Escalier steps on their knees as an act of devotion, reaching the third most important pilgrimage site globally.
Location: Rocamadour
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 44.79940,1.61770
Latest update: August 12, 2025 11:51
Notre-Dame de Rocamadour
8 m
Basilique Saint-Sauveur de Rocamadour
11 m
Le rocher des aigles
497 m
Crypte Saint-Amadour
11 m
Durandal
395 m
Néolithique dolmen sous tumulus
1.4 km
Pigeonnier de Laguille
270 m
Église de l'Hospitalet (Rocamadour)
884 m
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Rocamadour
11 m
Chapelle Saint-Michel de Rocamadour
16 m
Musée d'art sacré de Rocamadour
11 m
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Rocamadour
19 m
Chapelle Saint-Blaise de Rocamadour
8 m
Hôpital de l'Hospitalet de Rocamadour
854 m
Porte de l'Hôpital (Rocamadour)
839 m
Grotte du Saint-Sépulcre
143 m
Palacio abacial de Rocamadour
27 m
Lanterne des morts de Rocamadour
16 m
Parvis et escaliers de la cité religieuse de Rocamadour
8 m
Maison de la Paumette
123 m
Porte de la Mercerie (Rocamadour)
200 m
Château de Rocamadour
72 m
Porte Malbec
60 m
Prieuré Saint-Étienne des Alix
1.9 km
Porte Basse de Rocamadour
189 m
Porte du Figuier
264 m
Maison Mazot
26 m
Porte du Haut de Coustalou
101 mReviews
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