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Rocamadour
Half a day is enough to see the cliff-side sanctuary and the village; one night if you want to walk the valley or take a hot-air balloon ride.
Rocamadour is a pilgrimage village built into a limestone cliff in the Dordogne region of southwestern France. Its sanctuary, chapels and Black Madonna draw visitors for a few hours, while the surrounding valley and caves reward a longer stay. Most travellers combine it with a Dordogne road trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot)
- Airports
- BVE · TLS
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Rocamadour17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rocamadour, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyRocamadour is very safe; the main risks are uneven stone stairs, steep drops and summer heat.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBVE Brive–Souillac Airport (About 40 km (25 mi); car or taxi needed).BVE Brive–Souillac Airport (About 25 mi (40 km); car or taxi needed).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; a tourist train runs through the upper town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealSet dinner at Best Western Beau Site€35 (≈ US$45)
- Museum or sight ticketPadirac Cave entry, adultcheck€15 (≈ US$18)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BVE Brive–Souillac Airport (About 40 km (25 mi); car or taxi needed) · TLS Toulouse-Blagnac (About 180 km (112 mi); 2 h by car or train to Brive then bus)BVE Brive–Souillac Airport (About 25 mi (40 km); car or taxi needed) · TLS Toulouse-Blagnac (About 112 mi (180 km); 2 h by car or train to Brive then bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rocamadour: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; a tourist train runs through the upper town. For the valley and nearby caves, you need a car or bicycle.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Padirac Cave
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car, about 10 min; or taxi from Rocamadour
Underground river and boat ride; book ahead in summer.
Sarlat-la-Canéda
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car, about 45 min
Medieval market town; combine with a visit to the Dordogne valley.
Gouffre de Padirac
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car, about 10 min
Famous chasm with underground lake; check opening times.
Montignac (Lascaux IV)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car, about 50 min
Full replica of the Lascaux cave paintings; book tickets in advance.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Rocamadour village
Hotels and guesthouses inside the medieval village; steep streets, limited parking.
L'Hospitalet (upper town)
Parking and hotels near the top of the cliff; easier access for drivers.
Surrounding countryside
Gîtes and B&Bs in the Dordogne valley; a 10–15 min drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a B&B or hotel1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Hot-air balloon ride, per person2 × €250 · check | €500 |
| Padirac Cave entry, per adult2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Parking in L'Hospitalet, per day1 × €8 · check | €8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €90 |
| Trip total≈ €494 per person per day, bed included | €988≈ US$1,200 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch menu (entrée + plat or plat + dessert) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Set dinner at Best Western Beau Site | €35 (≈ US$45) |
| Glass of wine | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Parking in L'Hospitalet, per daycheck | €8 (≈ US$10) |
| Padirac Cave entry, adultcheck | €15 (≈ US$18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking is limited in the lower village; most lots are in L'Hospitalet (upper town).
- The sanctuary has many stairs; not fully wheelchair accessible.
- Crowds peak in July and August; arrive before 10:00 to avoid queues.Crowds peak in July and August; arrive before 10:00 AM to avoid queues.
- Check opening hours of the sanctuary and chapels; they vary by season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US has an embassy in Paris; most other countries have consulates in Toulouse or Bordeaux.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Brive → Rocamadour-Padirac station, SNCF regional train: about €10 (≈ US$12), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi from Rocamadour-Padirac station to village: €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) (check)
- Parking in L'Hospitalet, per day: €8 (≈ US$10) (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-let)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
- Je ne comprends pas — I don't understand (zhuh nuh kom-prahn pah)
Rocamadour is small; most services are seasonal. Check opening hours before visiting.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rocamadour. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the sanctuary, Black Madonna and chapels with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages for the Best Western Beau Site and other restaurants with last orders.
- Walking routes from L'Hospitalet to the lower village with step counts.
- Parking map with real-time availability (check feasibility).
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