Conques, Medieval village in Aveyron, France
Located at 442 meters above sea level, Conques sits in a valley surrounded by hills with stone houses and narrow streets along the Dourdou River.
The village gained importance in 883 when the relics of Saint Foy arrived, establishing it as a major destination on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
The Abbey Church of Saint Foy displays a collection of medieval religious artifacts, including a gold statue adorned with precious stones and gems.
The tourist office in Le Bourg provides maps, accommodation information, and guidance for visitors exploring the village and its surrounding walking trails.
Pierre Soulages created contemporary stained glass windows for the abbey, incorporating patterns that change with natural light throughout the day.
Location: canton of Conques
Location: Aveyron
Location: arrondissement of Rodez
Elevation above the sea: 429 m
Shares border with: Grand-Vabre, Noailhac, Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou, Sénergues
Address: Conques, 12320 Conques-en-Rouergue, France 12320 Conques-en-Rouergue
Website: http://tourisme-conques.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.59955,2.39817
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51
French medieval locations feature architecture from the 11th to 15th centuries. Fortified walls, castles, churches and stone-paved streets define the historical urban structure. Residents maintain traditional crafts, regional cuisine and local customs. Many of these UNESCO heritage sites document important periods of French history.
In France, each region hides villages that seem out of time. These places are made of stone, wood, and light, where history is written on facades and in paved streets. Some are nestled in valleys, others cling to cliffs or overlook vineyards. There are old houses, squares lined with arcades, castles, Romanesque churches, and sometimes a river winding between gardens. These villages have retained the charm of their era, the slow pace of residents, and the sound of wind in shutters. From Breton granite to Alsatian half-timbered houses, from southern golden limestone to Alpine shingle roofs, each tells a way of life, a color, an accent. They form the deep face of the country, one that is only visible when taking the time to stop.
Abbey Church of Saint Foy
35 m
Bridge over the Dourdou
469 m
Château de Vieillevie
5.3 km
Château de Montarnal
6.4 km
Château de Sénergues
7 km
Chapel of St. Roch in Conques
437 m
Église d'Espeyrac
9 km
Church of Notre Dame d'Aynès
5.5 km
Abadía de Sainte-Foy de Conques
38 m
Église d'Arjac
7.9 km
Saint Martin church in Sénergues
6.9 km
Église Saint-Projet
5.9 km
Saint-Roch Church in La Vinzelle
6.4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Noailhac
4.2 km
Saint Marcel church in Saint-Marcel
1.9 km
Parish Church of Saint-Sulpice
5.2 km
Église Saint-Cyprien de Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou
6 km
Église Sainte-Madeleine de Lunel
8.6 km
Martyrdom of Saint Foy
53 m
Church in Montignac
1.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Grand-Vabre
4.7 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Vieillevie
5.3 km
Chapelle de Montarnal
6.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Roucan
5.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Noailhac
4.4 km
Saint Peter church in Pomiès
3.2 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Nativité
4.6 km
Stalls in Conques-en-Rouergue
35 mReviews
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