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- Dordogne and Lot
- Rocamadour
Rocamadour
Tiered precariously halfway up a cliffside above a small river,
Rocamadour has one of the unique settings of any town in Europe.
The town is famed for being the site where the body of St Amadour
(who is believed to be Zacchaeus of the Bible) was discovered, an
event that led to a succession of miracles in the town. Since the
8th century it has been an important pilgrimage site; everyone from
prince to pauper has ventured here in the hope of curing their
ailments at the shrine, which has been plundered several times so
the reliquary today bears little relation to the original. Today
the town is overrun by tourists and its atmosphere has suffered
accordingly, but, despite this, it is a must-see for the stunning
views of the Dordogne and its marvellous situation.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).