The historic village of Rocamadour clings to a cliffside overlooking the Alzou River gorge. In addition to being a popular tourist spot, Rocamadour is a pilgrimage site on the Santiago de Compostela route. This 500-mile pilgrimage, undertaken by Christians since the Middle Ages, is an act of devotion where they visit key religious sites along the way. Today, the route draws people for religious, spiritual, and personal reasons. In Rocamadour, the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary and its “Black Madonna” are the main draw. Rocamadour is adorned with exceptional…
