<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n“Tresor” and stained glass windows by Pierre Soulages in the abbey of Sainte-Foy in Conques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In addition to its sumptuous fa\u00e7ade, the Sainte-Foy de Conques Abbey is a treasure trove. It houses 250 chapiteaux spread over two levels and beautiful stained glass windows by the painter Pierre Soulages. The painter was born in Rodez, a few kilometres from Conques, and he admits that his love for art was born when he discovered the abbey. If you want to learn more about the painter during your camping holiday in Conques in the Aveyron, you can also visit the museum dedicated to him in Rodez. After the stained glass windows of Pierre Soulages, you can go and admire the Treasure of Conques. This collection of religious silverware is the most complete in France. Its masterpiece is the reliquary statue of Sainte-Foy which dates from the 9th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stroll through the medieval streets of Conques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If the abbey is the highlight of any visit to Conques, you should not forget the rest of the village. As you wander through a maze of narrow cobbled streets, you will discover the secrets of this small town: timber-framed houses with lauze roofs, bread ovens, fountains, etc. Once fortified, Conques has preserved several defensive elements such as an enclosing tower or the Vinzelle gate. On the heights of the village, the ch\u00e2teau d’Humi\u00e8res is a very fine example of 15th and 16th century civil architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medieval bridge over the Dourdou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Leaving the village centre and following the GR65, the route taken by pilgrims to Conques, you will come to the medieval bridge over the Dourdou. This bridge dates from the 14th century. It is composed of 5 arches and is 40 metres long. It was an obligatory passage for pilgrims. On your way you will see the Sainte-Foy chapel. Traditionally, pilgrims ring a bell here and hope for a response from the monks of Conques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Touring pitches in Aveyron<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Une s\u00e9lection de campings \u00e0 Conques pour vos vacances en caravane, tente ou camping-car en Aveyron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n