3 Best Hotels in Rocamadour, The Dordogne

Set in a handsome 19th-century stone mansion smack-dab in the center of bustling Rocamadour, this hotel has charm to spare and a very good gastronomic restaurant. At this Best Western hotel, guests enjoy the romance (and quiet) of a historic setting with bright, ample rooms and every modern convenience. The restaurant is easily the best in town, offering a menu of French classics—foie gras, duck breast, Quercy lamb, and the local cabécou cheese—along with great views from the town heights; there's also a lower-priced bistro if you're in a hurry.

This contemporary hotel is only a 10- to 15-minute walk from Rocamadour's major sites but feels a world apart from the tourist-clogged town. Tucked away in the midst of a large, leafy park (with a lovely pool) between the upper and lower levels of the town, the hotel's airy, tastefully appointed rooms offer comfortable beds, large baths, and pretty park views. The nearby lift and cable car can take you up to the upper town or down to the cathedral, or you can take the conveniently located path for an invigorating walk and some stunning views of the Rocamadour cliffs.