Abbatiale Sainte-Foy de Conques
The Abbey of Sainte-Foy de Conques is a masterpiece of Romanesque art in southern France. Since 1998, it has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as part of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in France.
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The abbey church of Sainte-Foy was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. On its facade is the Tympanum of the Last Judgment from the same period. It is illuminated from May to October during the "Nocturnes de Conques" to discover a revisited polychromy.
The interior of the church houses 250 Romanesque capitals spread over two levels: the lower part and the Tribunes. The latter are accessible during the Nocturnes to be closer to the medieval capitals and the contemporary stained glass windows of Pierre Soulages.
Self-guided or guided tour with the Heritage Department - Conques Tourist Office.
Digital visits (tablets for rent, at the Fau Museum or at the Tourist Office)
