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Abbey Sainte-Foy

Monument in Conques-en-Rouergue

Abbey Sainte-Foy - Monument in Conques-en-Rouergue

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The Abbey Sainte-Foy is a monument in the municipality of Conques-en-Rouergue (Aveyron, Occitanie). It is an attraction for holidaymakers staying in the region.

The abbey of Conques, the Mecca of Romanesque art. Do not miss the stained glass windows by the artist Pierre Soulages.

Opening times	Monday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM • Tuesday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM • Wednesday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM • Thursday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM • Friday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM • Saturday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM • Sunday: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Telephone	+33 5 65 69 89 43
Official site	www.tourisme-conques.fr

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Basilique Sainte-Foy, view the lookout Bancarel (© J.E)

Basilique Sainte-Foy, view the lookout Bancarel (© J.E)

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western cloister gallery (© J.E)

western cloister gallery (© J.E)

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Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

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Inside the west gallery of the cloister (© J.E)

Inside the west gallery of the cloister (© J.E)

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Facade of the Basilica of Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

Facade of the Basilica of Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

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Sculptures, against the outside wall south of the basilica (© J.E)

Sculptures, against the outside wall south of the basilica (© J.E)

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Chapel abbots (© J.E)

Chapel abbots (© J.E)

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Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

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Altarpiece of the Basilica Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

Altarpiece of the Basilica Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

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Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

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Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

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Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

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Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

Capital of the basilica (© J.E)

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Capital of the cloister gallery (© J.E)

Capital of the cloister gallery (© J.E)

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Capital of the cloister gallery (© J.E)

Capital of the cloister gallery (© J.E)

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Capital of the cloister gallery (© J.E)

Capital of the cloister gallery (© J.E)

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Grid of the choir of the Basilica Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

Grid of the choir of the Basilica Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

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History of Saint-Jacques (© J.E)

History of Saint-Jacques (© J.E)

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History of Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

History of Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

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History of Conques (© J.E)

History of Conques (© J.E)

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History of the Shrine of Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

History of the Shrine of Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

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Basilique Sainte-Foy, rear view (© J.E)

Basilique Sainte-Foy, rear view (© J.E)

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Basilica seen from the cloister garden (© J.E)

Basilica seen from the cloister garden (© J.E)

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The angel, carved, against a wall of the basilica (© J.E)

The angel, carved, against a wall of the basilica (© J.E)

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Nave of the Basilica of Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

Nave of the Basilica of Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

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Organ of the Basilica Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

Organ of the Basilica Sainte-Foy (© J.E)

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Pieta's Basilica (© J.E)

Pieta's Basilica (© J.E)

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Statue in the basilica (© J.E)

Statue in the basilica (© J.E)

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Statue of Saint-Jacques, in the Basilica (© J.E)

Statue of Saint-Jacques, in the Basilica (© J.E)

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Statues in the basilica (© J.E)

Statues in the basilica (© J.E)

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Statue in the basilica (© J.E)

Statue in the basilica (© J.E)

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Tympanum of the Last Judgment (© J.E)

Tympanum of the Last Judgment (© J.E)

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Other monuments nearby

Castle of Selves	Conques-en-Rouergue
Castle of Pagax	Flagnac (10.2 km)
Castle of Oze	Sénezergues (11.4 km)
Church Notre-Dame des Mines	Aubin (12.2 km)
Memorial of the Plateau des Forges du Gua	Aubin (13.3 km)
Castle of Entraygues	Entraygues-sur-Truyère (14 km)
Fort of Aubin	Aubin (14.2 km)
Church Saint-Blaise	Aubin (14.8 km)

Weather

Saturday 18 may

Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C

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Sunday 19 may

Min. 6°C - Max. 21°C

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Monday 20 may

Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C

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Leisure activities

Botanical walk and plant workshop

Nature and the great outdoors in Clairvaux-d'Aveyron

I receive you for workshops of practical herbalism, cosmetics for family or outdoor use for botanical walks: discovery of wild plants and their uses, observation of plants under the magnifying glass: a pure beauty !!! And discovery of the music…

Located 19.2 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Visit Benoit the artisan's cutlery workshop

Arts and Crafts in Laguiole

Benoit Mijoule, young Master Craftsman cutler creator, is passionate about his job and creation. Our store "Benoit l'Artisan" (facing the bull) in Laguiole, offers traditional and modern Laguiole knives, which combine respect for origins with…

Located 37 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Introduction to stone cutting

Arts and Crafts in Saint-Martin-de-Lenne

55 € to 140 €

Alexandre, a professional stonemason, offers you the discovery of the traditional craft of stone cutting in a rural and friendly setting. This introductory course open to beginners allows an introduction to the basic techniques of stone cutting,…

Located 49 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Restaurants

L'Auberge Aux Portes de Conques

French cuisine restaurant in Conques-en-Rouergue

15 € to 32 € per person

Since 2007, Stéphanie and Christophe (le chef) own the inn. The restaurant is open every evening. People can eat on the shaded terrasse or in the restaurant. All the year you can eat and discover our local food with ours specialities.

Located 5.9 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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La Guinguette Chez Jaja

French cuisine restaurant in Saint-Parthem

5 € to 28 € per person

Located near the banks of the Lot, in the heart of the village of Saint Parthem in the Aveyron. The guinguette welcomes you in a green setting, an open-air terrace and surrounded by a haven of peace. The appointment to sit, listen, nap.

Located 7.2 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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French cuisine restaurant in Decazeville

15 € to 17 € per person

Welcome to a balanced and delicious culinary journey !

Located 12.1 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Bed & breakfasts

Chez camille, entre Lot & Aveyron

Farm with 3 bedrooms in Bouillac

67 € per double room

An exceptional view, a small country road that stops at the house for the calm, an old farm (1834) for the charm, 3 guest-rooms with character in the old barn, a large 65m² living room for guests, a terrace overlooking the Lot Valley, a garden…

Located 16.3 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Villa raffaella

Villa with 4 bedrooms in Les Albres

75 € to 115 € per double room

It is in the small village of Les Albres, located between Belcastel and Figeac, that the Villa Raffaella is located, named as a tribute to the singer Raffaella Carra. This former hotel annex transformed into a warm guest house, fully restored…

Located 19.1 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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A la Clairière

House with 4 bedrooms in Marcolès

1 € to 95 € per double room

Alessandro and Camilla, two Italians in love with France, invite you to come and relax at la Clairière, a stone house dating from 1781 among the hills of southwestern Cantal, between Auvergne Volcans and the Lot Valley, less than 2 km from the…

Located 21 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Vacation rentals

Gite des tremolets

House for 5 people in Auzits
120 m², 3 bedrooms

400 € to 630 € per week

Spacious and comfortably furnished cottage in the countryside, pleasant with magnificent view large house, wooded park. Halfway between Cantal and Lot will be the ideal stopover to discover Conques, Belcastel, Bournazel, Rodez, Villefranche,…

Located 10.2 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Gites *** Couderc Pierre et Annie

Apartment for 5 people in Puycapel
80 m², 3 bedrooms

225 € to 330 € per week

Calvinet village 450 h, southern Cantal, 2 classified apartments furnished accommodation in *** detached house with a large enclosure (lounges, barbecue) 50 m from shops : supermarket, bakers, butchers, restaurants, hotel, garage service station,…

Located 12.9 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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La Maison de malepeyre

House for 5 people in Capdenac-Gare
65 m², 1 bedroom

270 € to 410 € per week

- Renovated house, independent in hamlet, near small farm. Access full foot since private parking. Covered terrace, ideal for outdoor dining. Ground floor : Living room, dining room with fireplace (closed hearth), sofa bed (sleeps 2), tv, games.…

Located 27 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Campsites

Camping Etang Du Camp

Campsite in Sénergues

Camping Etang Du Camp, a property with a garden, is situated in Sénergues, 37 km from Notre Dame Cathedral, 38 km from Museum Denys-Puech, as well as 34 km from Grand-Rodez Golf Course. The property has lake and garden views, and is 36 km from…

Located 6.7 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Camping Moulin De Chaules

Campsite in Saint-Constant-Fournoulès

Offering an outdoor pool and barbecue, Camping Moulin De Chaules is located in Saint-Constant in the Auvergne Region. Conques is 14 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The accommodation is equipped with a seating…

Located 14.2 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Camping de La Vernhe

Campsite in Saint-Amans-des-Cots

Situated 44 km from Casino Chaudes Aigues and featuring a shared lounge, Camping de La Vernhe features accommodation in Saint-Amans-des-Cots. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The campground includes…

Located 23 km away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Hotels

Hôtel Sainte Foy

Hotel in Conques-en-Rouergue

Set in a 17th century building with a terrace and views of Sainte-Foy Abbey Church, this hotel is located in Conques in the Aveyron department of the Midi-Pyrénées region. The guest rooms at Hôtel Sainte Foy include a telephone, a work desk…

Located 100 m away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Auberge Saint Jacques

Hotel in Conques-en-Rouergue

Auberge Saint Jacques is set in Conques, within 40 km of Rodez Train Station and 41 km of Notre Dame Cathedral. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe.…

Located 100 m away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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Moulin de Cambelong- Emilie & Thomas

Hotel in Conques-en-Rouergue

Situated in Conques-en-Rouergue, 36 km from Rodez Train Station, Moulin de Cambelong- Emilie & Thomas features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel…

Located 720 m away from the Abbey Sainte-Foy

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