Got up at 8am after a peaceful night and walked 20 minutes from the campsite to Rocamadour, the most visited hill top village in France. Wanted to visit before the tourist coaches arrived. Famous for its walnut wood black Virgin Mary. Shops at ground level, sanctuaries at first level and chateau at top level. We
climbed up the steps rather than take the 5€ each lift.
Pretty stunning in the morning sunlight
Ground level gateway to the village, and specialities of the area
Church built into the rock face
Next to Chappelle Notre dame where the walnut wood Black Madonna resides, all is in darkness. There was a choir practice in the small chapel so the figurine was not seen
The stations of the cross according to St James were clearly depicted leading up to the church entry
Laying of the body in a cave
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