Les visites guidées de Conques (visite du patrimoine)
Our guides from the Service Patrimoine de Conques (Conques Heritage Department) will show you the richness of this remarkable site, in a friendly atmosphere. Discover what makes Conques so famous...
The jewels of Conques: impressive Romanesque architecture, a treasure unique in France, exceptional Romanesque sculptures, contemporary stained glass by Pierre Soulages and a village ranked among the most beautiful in France. A special spirit of place!
Our tours are available to individuals on varying days and times of the week, subject to prior registration. To find out more about our current program, click on the PDF below or visit https://www.tourisme-conques.fr/fr/conques/visites-guidees
BONUS: Joining a guided tour of the Heritage Department gives you reduced admission to the Goldsmith's Treasury (self-guided tour - adult rate)
Visit time (45min.) - adult rate 5? ; child rate 3?
Our program varies in low season (November-March).
All seasons (or a combined tour in low season)
- The abbey church of Sainte-Foy and its tympanum of the Last Judgement: architecture, Romanesque sculpture and the history of Conques (open to all; motor-impaired access; guide dogs and disabled assistance dogs permitted)
- The tribunes (from the heights of the abbey church) - VISITORS' FAVORITE: Romanesque capitals and stained-glass windows by Pierre Soulages (max. 25pax; access via stairs; age 12 and over) - This tour is not open to the public for safety reasons
Scheduled in high season (April-October):
- DE RUELLES EN RUELLES - THE VILLAGE: its history, civil architecture and human activities, walking from alley to alley (open to the general public - cobbled and sloping alleyways; leashed dogs permitted)
- The Discovery Tour, A FAMILY FAVORITE: a combination of abbey church and village; a synthesis for a first approach to Conques (all ages)
Special programs
- LES SECRETS DU TRESOR DE CONQUES: Your guide will reveal the secrets of the richest collection of medieval silverware in France: 6.50?/adult; 2.50?/child - all ages; motor-impaired access by elevator)
New in 2026 - Les Mercredis du Patrimoine (Heritage Wednesdays) - Themed tours on certain Wednesdays of the month (program in preparation)
Payment methods for tours: soon online payment; payment on site (credit card, cash, cheque, vacation voucher)
For group tours (more than 10 people), reservations are required (2 months in advance).
