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

8. The Legendary Sword of Rocamadour

According to legend, Durandal is the sword of Roland, a heroic knight from the time of Charlemagne (late 8th and early 9th centuries). The story says that Roland threw the sword to prevent it from falling into enemy hands during the Battle of Roncevaux Pass.

Alleged fragment of Durandal in Rocamadour (photo: Patrick Clenet – CC BY-SA 3.0)

It is believed that the sword miraculously embedded itself into the cliff at Rocamadour, where it remains displayed today. The sword is set in stone near the Sanctuary. Visitors often marvel at this symbol of bravery and legend.

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