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Village guide · Aveyron, Occitanie · 4 places to discover

Nestled in a wooded valley, Conques was a major stop on the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela, around its UNESCO-listed Romanesque abbey church and its fabulous goldsmith's treasure.

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The 4 must-see places in Conques

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Sainte-Foy Abbey Church of Conques Must-see

A UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Romanesque art, renowned for its carved Last Judgement tympanum.

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Treasure of Conques Must-see

One of the richest medieval goldsmith's treasures in Europe, including the famous gold reliquary statue of Saint Faith.

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Pierre Soulages Stained Glass

Contemporary stained glass created by Pierre Soulages for the abbey church, playing on shades of translucent glass.

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Medieval Village of Conques

Steep lanes and timber-framed houses of the village, preserved thanks to its isolation in the Dourdou valley.

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