Conques
Understand
Porte du Barry
Conques is on the traditional Le Puy pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
Get in
Get around
The 14th-century "Pont Romain" over the Dourdou River, part of the Way of St. James
See
- Abbey of Sainte-Foy (Abbatiale Sainte-Foy de Conques). This Benedictine abbey was founded in the 8th century by the hermit Dadon.
Do
Visit the Abbey-Church of Saint-Foy, the main attraction here.
Beside the Le Puy pilgrimage route, there are several nice walks in the surroundings; in less than an hour, you can reach the cross opposite to the village.
Buy
No supermarket, only some small grocery stores, not often open, even in summer. In winter, the village is virtually dead, so be sure to bring enough food with you.
Eat
Close to Conques (less than a kilometer), the restaurant Hervé Busset is awarded one star by the famous "Guide Michelin".
Drink
Sleep
Connect
There is no 3G/4G connection in the town and its surroundings (only "edge"). However, some cafés offer Wi-Fi connection, e.g., L'Auberge Saint-Jacques.
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