Crypte Saint-Amadour, Medieval crypt in Rocamadour, France.
The stone crypt stands within the Notre-Dame sanctuary of Rocamadour, built into the cliff face above the Alzou canyon.
In 1166, workers discovered a preserved body attributed to Saint Amadour while digging a tomb, leading to the creation of this underground chamber.
The crypt became a major European pilgrimage destination after 126 recorded miracles in 1172, attracting King Louis IX and Queen Blanche of Castile in 1244.
Visitors access the crypt through a 12th-century single-nave Roman-style passage divided by two vaulted sections with diagonal arches.
The crypt survived the Religious Wars of 1562 when local residents rescued and concealed saint's relics during the Huguenot attacks.
Location: Rocamadour
GPS coordinates: 44.79950,1.61770
Latest update: August 12, 2025 11:51
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