ConquesA landmark in the roman-style art, CONQUES keeps artistic treasures born from the faith of the men from the Middle Ages. The abbey of Conques, in the heart of the medieval village, has a magnificent treasure of roman-style sculpture and goldsmith’s trade. You can admire on its western gate 124 characters set in stone and illustrating Judgment Day. Ste Foy (the local saint) keeps watch over a treasure of gold, silver precious stones reliquary. The abbey de Conques the Pont des Pélerins are a world classified site by UNESCO, as well as the roads to Compostelle. What to discover?• Abbatiale Ste-Foy: guided visit everyday in July-August; at night, light and sound show everyday at 21h30 or 22h from May to September |
Where to stay?Le Moulin de CambelongWell, it`s more like a home where you will welcomed for a time nestled in charming surroundings, serenity and well-being. Domaine de CambelongAt the foot of the village of Conques, a certified "World Heritage site", Le Moulin de Cambelong is one of the last water mills along the Dourdou. Here the discrete charm of the rooms, the family-style welcome and the audacious cuisine of the chef have such refined taste that you will undoubtedly want to return for more. |