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In Rocamadour above the sanctuary of the Black Virgin we find the Durandal sword in the rocks. Durendal is the name of the mythical sword which would have belonged to the knight Roland, a knight from medieval literature.

Roland is Count of the March of Brittany, and above all nephew of Charlemagne. The legend from the Song of Roland has it that Durandal was given by Charlemagne to Roland. Charlemagne kept the sword Joyeuse and a copy of Joyeuse can be found in the bar of Hôtel des Voyageurs in Rocamadour.

When Roland crossed the Pyrenees to fight against the Saracens in Navarre, he commanded the rearguard that the Saracens attacked at the Roncesvalles pass, following Ganelon's betrayal.

Roland and his men resist to the last. Wounded to death, Roland finally sounds his olifant, calling Charlemagne to his aid. Legend has it that Roland tried to break his sword Durandal on a rock so that it would not fall into the hands of the Saracens, but it was the rock that broke, opening Roland's breach.

Roland then called the archangel Michael for help, then threw his sword towards the valley. It then miraculously crossed several hundred kilometers before embedding itself in the rock of Notre-Dame de Rocamadour.

In Canto XIV of Roland Furious, Ariosto declares that Durandal was first the sword of the hero of the Trojan War Hector, before being that of Roland.

The sword Durandal is still in the rock despite the frantic attempts of ambitious young people to get it out of the rocks.

You exit the passenger hall and, depending on the day and time, a magnificent steam locomotive or a powerful diesel engine is at the head of the train, ready to take you on a fantastic journey.

A round trip of 13 km, more than 80 meters high on the ledge, to discover the Dordogne Valley and its admirable panoramas.

On the heights of Rocamadour, come and discover 150 Barbary macaques in total freedom in a 20-hectare park. You will be amazed by the proximity of the monkeys and the ease of observation.

Guides are at your disposal to answer all your questions and will help you discover the specific behaviors of this species.

The festival is designed as a true ""link"" between the sacred and artistic creation, between the architectural heritage and the musical heritage of Rocamadour. The vocation of promoting sacred music was obvious for this city-sanctuary whose Saint-Sauveur Basilica and the Saint Amadour Crypt are listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. A city of vertigo and an exceptional heritage for perfect acoustics which give that unique touch of magic to each concert. Rocamadour Festival August 15 to 26:

16 days with several concerts per day including: Nicola Procaccini, Ensemble la Sportella, Roberto Alagna, Renaud Capuçon, Consuelo Orchestra, Orchestra of the Royal Opera of Versailles and many other famous artists.

Be quick and book your tickets at https://www.rocamadourfestival.com and reserve your room at www.hoteldesvoyageurs.eu.

An amazing spectacle!

For 30 years, the Montgolfiades de Rocamadour have been held on the 4th weekend of September. In the heart of a dizzying site, surrounded by vertical cliffs and a 360° panorama, hundreds of hot air balloons from all over the world take off. An unmissable and unique event in Europe!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27

8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m .: Hot air balloons take off from the Alzou Canyon at the foot of the city.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Activities and Flea Market, school square (ASSCA-Récréaroc).

8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m .: Hot air balloons take off from the Alzou Canyon at the foot of the city.

Don't miss this unique spectacle and book your rooms in time.

Sincerely

Sylvie and Meindert

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Rocamadour

In 90% of the rooms we installed air conditioning this winter.

Our customers can also be more comfortable in the middle of summer with heatwave periods.

The air conditioning is reversible and this also increases comfort on slightly cooler days in spring and autumn.

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This winter, we installed fiber at the hotel to improve the network for WiFi in the rooms. WiFi is free for you and you can find the codes in reception.

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The sun is waking up, the birds are chirping a little more and spring is in the air.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel this season.

We will be open again on April 1st and we are finalizing preparations for the season; new lighting on the terrace, some paintings here and there and air conditioning in 9 of the 10 bedrooms.

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Sylvie and Meindert