Ruins of Saint John's Hospital (in Hôpitalet) Rocamadour / FRANCE description:There was already a hospital here in the 11th century to care for pilgrims. This was rebuilt during the 13th century and adapted during the 14th.
Now, only ruins and a chapel remain.
Was declared Historic Monument on May 3, 1974.
There is an interesting legend about the creation of the hospital. There was a certain Lady Hélène of Castelnau, who got trapped with her horse in quicksand. She promised that - if she'd manage to escape - the remainder of het life would be devoted to caring for the poor and pilgrims....
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