Chapel of Our Lady of Rocamadour

Camaret-sur-Mer, France

The current chapel of Our Lady was built in 1610-1683 to the site of earlier chapels dating back to 1527, 1373 and probably even 1183. The chapel was badly damaged by fire in 1910, but restored later. The massive front door represents Gothic style.

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