Gites in Rocamadour

Discover Rocamadour and the surrounding area during your holidays

For your next holiday, set off to discover the Lot and its riches! Take advantage of a Clévacances gîte ideally located in the vicinity of Rocamadour to discover this multi-faceted département! The town of Rocamadour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Occitanie, overlooks the Alzou canyon, a tributary of the Dordogne. What makes it special is that this beautiful medieval town is balanced against the rock. Pilgrims have been coming to Rocamadour for centuries to pray and meditate. The relics of the hermit Saint-Amadour were discovered in Rocamadour and since 2016 they can be seen again in the basilica. Rocamadour was also home to the sword of Durandal. According to legend, it was planted here in the middle of the Lot. Today, it is no longer in Rocamadour, but has gone to the Musée de Cluny in Paris. The village of Rocamadour also has eight churches and chapels to discover after the long climb up the steps. From your gîte, set off to explore the village and stroll along the main street that runs through it to discover its many shops and restaurants. Stop off, discover the specialities, chat with the locals and enjoy. Don't forget to visit the Chapelle Notre-Dame and admire the Vierge Noire. Follow the Way of the Cross from the Sanctuary to the Château. It's a pleasant walk with some fine views. Finish your walk in Rocamadour by visiting the castle ramparts for a magnificent panoramic view over the valley. From Rocamadour, head to the belvedere at l'Hospitalet for a magnificent view of Rocamadour from the outside. As a little bonus for the more courageous, you can take the Voie Sainte, which runs from l'Hospitalet to the foot of the Grands Escaliers de Rocamadour, and then climb up to the sanctuary. After all this sightseeing, you'll have earned the right to relax in one of our many gîtes in the region. As you can see, Rocamadour and the surrounding area are sure to charm you on your next holiday in the Lot.

Activities to do near Rocamadour, in the Lot

On your holiday, start by discovering the environment near Rocamadour. You can take advantage of the Forêt des Singes in Rocamadour to discover more than 150 species over 20 hectares of forest. Then head off to the Grotte des Merveilles, listed as a Historic Monument since 1925, and discover magnificent cave paintings dating back some 25,000 years, as well as stalactites formed over time. Round off your activities in Rocamadour at the Rocher des Aigles ecopark. Take advantage of your stay in the Lot to admire the spectacle of birds of prey and parrots in free flight, and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Rocher des Aigles. Now let's head off in the direction of Lacave, where you'll find a lovely gîte to welcome you. Take the little electric train to explore the heart of the hill and discover the largest walkway in the Causses du Quercy, a UNESCO World Geopark. The Lacave caves are not the only ones in Lacave, since 2018 the Grotte des Carbonnières has opened its doors to reveal a wide variety of mineral formations, where stalactites, draperies, discs, columns, pillars and translucent fistulas rub shoulders. At Lacave, also near Rocamadour, discover the evolution of species from the big bang at the Préhisto Dino Parc. Finish your visit to Lacave with the gardens of Château de la Treyne. Don't miss the famous Gouffre de Padirac during your holiday in Rocamadour. Set off into the bowels of the earth from your Clévacances gîte. You'll even have the chance to take a boat trip 103 metres underground. Then come back down to earth to visit the Château de la Pannonie in Couzou. Then get out of your period costume and head for Gramat to visit the Parc Animalier de Gramat, where you'll have the privilege of meeting over 1,000 European animals, wild and domestic, and 150 different species. During your holiday in a gîte near Rocamadour, take time out to visit farms and taste the famous PDO goat's cheese of the same name. As you can see, by choosing a Clévacances gîte in the Rocamadour area, you'll have a great holiday in the Lot! From your gîte in Rocamadour or the surrounding area, you'll have a wide range of activities to enjoy. So you know what you have to do… Go to Clévacances to book your next rental from one of our many approved gites for unforgettable holidays in the Lot!