Conques, France

Conques

A pilgrim village of slate roofs around a Romanesque abbey church.

  • Apr–Oct
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Conques

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Romanesque abbey church and the carved Last Judgement over its door.
  2. AfternoonSee the golden treasury, then walk part of the pilgrims' trail down to the river.
  3. EveningAttend the evening organ concert or light show in the abbey, held most summer evenings.

Day 2

Visit the Lot valley villages, or Rodez's Soulages Museum.

What to eat

Aligot, mashed potatoes stretched with melted cheese.

Local tips

Make the most of Conques

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year, busiest in summer.

Best photo spot

The abbey church and slate roofs from the path above the village.

Getting there

Easiest by car. Conques is on the pilgrim route to Santiago.

Don't miss nearby

The Lot valley and the town of Figeac.

Good to know

The modern stained-glass windows are by Pierre Soulages. In summer there are evening organ concerts and light shows.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Conques

Getting there

  • Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ)20 km away
  • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)135 km away
  • Toulouse135 km away
  • Montpellier160 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Conques: good to know

Is Conques worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A pilgrim village of slate roofs around a Romanesque abbey church.

How many days do you need in Conques?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Conques?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Calm most of the year, busiest in summer.

How do you get to Conques?

The nearest airport is Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ), about 20 km away. Easiest by car. Conques is on the pilgrim route to Santiago.

What is there to see near Conques?

Nearby hidden places include Rocamadour (66 km), Sarlat-la-Canéda (99 km) and Toulouse (134 km).

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