Rocamadour, France

Rocamadour

A pilgrimage village stacked up a cliff face above a gorge.

  • Apr–Oct
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Rocamadour

Day 1

  1. MorningClimb the 216 pilgrims' steps to the chapels and the Black Madonna.
  2. AfternoonWalk the Way of the Cross up to the château on top for the view down the gorge.
  3. EveningWatch the village light up from the L'Hospitalet viewpoint.

Day 2

Visit the Gouffre de Padirac, a cave with an underground river by boat.

What to eat

Rocamadour goat's cheese and walnut cake.

Local tips

Make the most of Rocamadour

Beat the crowds

Rocamadour is busiest in July and August. Arrive early or stay for the evening when the cliff is lit up.

Best photo spot

The view of the whole village on the cliff is from L'Hospitalet, the village on the plateau above.

Getting there

You need a car. Park at the top or at the bottom; an elevator links the levels.

Don't miss nearby

The Gouffre de Padirac, a huge cave with an underground river, 20 minutes away.

Good to know

The pilgrims' staircase has over 200 steps. There's also an elevator if you prefer.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Rocamadour

Getting there

  • Brive Souillac airport (BVE)30 km away
  • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)130 km away
  • Toulouse135 km away
  • Bordeaux175 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypePopular town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Rocamadour: good to know

Is Rocamadour worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. A pilgrimage village stacked up a cliff face above a gorge.

How many days do you need in Rocamadour?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Rocamadour?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Rocamadour is busiest in July and August. Arrive early or stay for the evening when the cliff is lit up.

How do you get to Rocamadour?

The nearest airport is Brive Souillac airport (BVE), about 30 km away. You need a car. Park at the top or at the bottom; an elevator links the levels.

What is there to see near Rocamadour?

Nearby hidden places include Sarlat-la-Canéda (33 km), Albi (106 km) and Toulouse (134 km).

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