Abbey Church of Saint Foy
Abbey Church of Saint Foy, Romanesque church in Conques, France.
The Abbey Church features a barrel-vaulted nave, rounded arches, and a cruciform plan with side aisles extending 56 meters in interior length.
Built between the 11th and 12th centuries, the church gained prominence after monks acquired Saint Foy's relics from Agen through a calculated operation in 866.
The western portal displays a detailed Last Judgment tympanum where Christ presides over scenes depicting the separation of blessed souls and condemned spirits.
The building includes an ambulatory pathway that guides visitors through the sanctuary while metal grilles, made from donated prisoner shackles, separate public spaces.
The treasury contains a golden reliquary statue of Saint Foy decorated with precious gems, incorporating materials from different historical periods and donor contributions.
Location: Conques-en-Rouergue
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Made from material: stone
Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France, abadía de Sainte-Foy de Conques
Website: https://abbaye-conques.org
GPS coordinates: 44.59931,2.39787
Latest update: August 17, 2025 18:18
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