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7 Days in Dordogne: Rocamadour

Day five of the seven-day Dordogne marathon trip with my long-time friend, Julie, was one thing we looked forward to the most– Visit Rocamadour.

The village carved into a hill just before the border of Dordogne, Rocamadour, takes at least a half-day to explore. You should arrive early to catch the best view because it is east-facing. Oh well…today we took our time leaving the hotel and probably enjoyed the visit more because we were rested. There are lots of hills and steps to climb.

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Walking tour map of Rocamadour

 

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Walking tour map Rocamadour
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Rocamadour

Visit Rocamadour

I’d often heard of Rocamadore and seen pictures; I knew little about its history. Did you know the village’s name is “Roc-Amadore,” named for Saint Amadore? Did you know that Saint Amadore was thought by many to be Zacchaeus of the Bible? Did you see a bone of Saint Amadore’s enshrined at the Rocamadour chapel?

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Relic Bone of Zacchaeus

That’s only the beginning of the tales and legends of the place so many have visited—the eleventh century. Rocamadour is, in fact, a pilgrim’s center.

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Aside from being along the trail of Compostella, Rocamadore’s holy relics bring worshippers there to “admire,” “contemplate,” and “pray.”

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Visit Rocamadour

Admiring” Rocamodore is easy. 

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Visit Rocamadour


“Contemplating” wasn’t easy with the crowds of people everywhere, even though vacation season was over. 

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Praying” is inevitable when you realize the importance of the shrines throughout the village.

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Remains of Saint Amadour inside

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Visit Rocamadour

Almost every town you visit in France has a memorial to their war dead. Rocamadour is no exception. Mostly remembered are the veterans of the “Great War” — World War I

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Statue honoring war dead in Rocamadour

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Visit Rocamadour
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Of course, a day in France always means great food. That’s a given. And what’s a meal without a pichet of rose? Honestly, I adore Roc-AMADORE.

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Tomorrow: Market day in Sarlat.

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