Rocamadour, in south-west France, became famous in mediaeval times as a place of pilgrimage, and an important stop on the pilgrimage path to Santiago de Compostela in Spain (the Camino de Santiago, or St James’ Way). One of Rocamadour’s main religious attractions is its wooden Black Madonna.
Today, Rocamadour’s 600 residents are joined by around one million visitors yearly. Pilgrims of the past climbed the steep 216 stairs to the top of the village on their knees. Now, visitors who don’t wish to climb by stairs have the option of a lift.
This is my contribution to Tiffin’s A-Z Guidebook, this month starting with the letter ‘R’.
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that looks excellent 🙂
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Very scenic. Thanks for your kind comment.
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It looks very beautiful there. I don’t fancy climbing up on my knees:)
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Ooh my comment disappeared. Just saying how lovely this looks. Tho not the walking on knees bit.
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I can honestly say I have never heard of this town. There are so many small towns and hamlets dotted across France, I shouldn’t be surprised. Talk about a commanding position! Thanks for joining and sorry for the late comment. (I read this ages ago but life… you know..)
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Apparently endless pretty towns and villages are part of France’s charm. No problems on your timing, given my chaos.
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