8 Fascinating Facts About Rocamadour – The Cliffside Village That Defies Gravity

3. The Château and Ramparts

The château at the top of Rocamadour was built in the Middle Ages to protect the religious sanctuary below. Although the interior is closed to the public, visitors can walk along its ramparts.

The ramparts were part of the village’s defense system, designed to guard against invaders during the 12th and 13th centuries. The fortified walls offer panoramic views of the Alzou Valley and the village clinging to the cliffside.