It has become one of our running jokes on this trip that so many villages in France called themselves, “la plus belle villages de France” – which translates as you might expect as – “one of the most beautiful villages in France.” Usually, it is not false advertising – and this time, they are exactly right because Rocamadour seemingly growing out the rock cliff is something truly amazing and beautiful!
Rocamadour is above all a high place of pilgrimage. From the 12th century, it attracted sovereigns and saints from all over Europe.
In the 15th century, with pilgrimages going out of fashion, Rocamadour gently dozed off. It was later “rediscovered” and is now a popular site. Again, we were lucky to see it before the tourists arrived! We had a lovely apartment and hostess in the sleepy part of town near the holy sanctuary and the famous black Madonna.
It was time to start our journey north to Paris. But first we had a little bypass in St. Emilion to visit the famous winegrowing region of St Emilion. So much France to see and only so much time!
Chris and Ellen’s 2022 European Adventure 