Day 7, Tuesday 18^th Sept. 2012:

Mercues --> Rocamadour 45 Mi / 72 km / 50 mn
Rocamadour --> Ygrande 167 Mi / 269 km / 2h45

We are only a short distance away to the medieval village of Rocamadour, the city that hangs on a cliff! "Historic shrine perched on a limestone cliff, Rocamadour tells a story of religious belief and human endeavour.
Looking out over the gorge of the River Alzou, this city devoted to the Virgin Mary has remained a symbol of faith and hope for over nine hundred years.

We will take a private guided tour of this fascinating city and have lunch on site (not included). You will have time to shop and explore on your own or relax on the patio of a cafe.

By mid afternoon, we will leave with plenty of photos in our cameras and memories to last a lifetime. Our next destination is the The Château d'Ygrande. This small country 19^th century castle will surprise you with its location, its horse stables and its delicious cuisine.
Enjoy the calm of the property, take a romantic walk down the fields before dinner and the night is yours...

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Le Château d'Ygrande

Lovers of large spaces will be quite satisfied in this XIXth century magnificent castle giving over the Bourbonnais bocage, from the heights of its hill. A 40 ha large park ; a stud farm and horses forgalloping in it, a swimming-pool near the orchard, a luxurious vegetable garden, a terrace to enjoy the view on woods and a large pond..

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