Rocamadour is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France. It lies in the former province of Quercy. For centuries, Rocamadour has attracted pilgrims from every country, among them kings, bishops, and nobles.

According to legend, Rocamadour was the home of an early Christian hermit named Zaccheus of Jericho. It is believed that he died in about 70 AD and had conversed with Jesus himself. According to some accounts, this Zaccheus was the husband of St. Veronica, who wiped the face of Jesus as he climbed to Calvary.

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