Sarlat-la-Canéda Trip Overview
After a 1 hour trip with photo stops through the majestic landscapes of the Dordogne valley, we will reach Rocamadour, nestled in the Alzou canyon, a thousand-year-old historic Unesco site.
During this private guided tour in english, we will tell you about the legends at the origin of this sacred place.
After crossing the main street, we will reach the sanctuary and its chapels by climbing the 216 steps of the grand pilgrim’s staircase.
You will discover the miraculous chapel and its black virgin, the sarcophagus of St Amadour, the legendary sword Durandal.
On the way back, we will cross the wild landscapes of the Causses du Quercy and we will visit a medieval fortified watermill still in activity (april to october – extra fee : 5 €/ pers.) or Souillac romanesque-byzantine church (available all year round – no extra fee)
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sarlat-la-Canéda, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
After a 1 hour trip with photo stops through the majestic landscapes of the Dordogne valley, we will reach Rocamadour, nestled in the Alzou canyon, a thousand-year-old historic Unesco site.
During this private guided tour in english, we will tell you about the legends at the origin of this sacred place.
After crossing the main street, we will reach the sanctuary and its chapels by climbing the 216 steps of the grand pilgrim’s staircase.
You will discover the miraculous chapel and its black virgin, the sarcophagus of St Amadour, the legendary sword Durandal.
On the way back, we will cross the wild landscapes of the Causses du Quercy and we will visit a medieval fortified watermill still in activity (april to october – extra fee : 5 €/ pers.) or Souillac romanesque-byzantine church (available all year round – no extra fee)
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Rocamadour, rue de la Mercerie, 46500 Rocamadour France
Several stops to make pictures in the Dordogne valley on the way to Rocamadour
Guided tour in english of Rocamadour (village & sanctuaries)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Eglise Saint Martin, Rue St Martin, 46200 Souillac France
Visit of the romanesque church
Duration: 30 minutes
