Conques is in Aveyron, France.
Conques is on the traditional Le Puy pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. It's a village of 1563 inhabitants (2020) located in Aveyron in a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains and forests. It's one of the most beautiful historic village in France. In the middle age, the village was an important sanctuary. During your trip, you will discover real treasures such as the Romanesque abbey church or even a real Medieval treasure. The picturesque alleys and half-timbered houses will delight you.
At the entrance, you will find a large parking for cars. Walking is the best solution.
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.
To go into the details, you can choose to do guided tours around the city. Each takes around 45 minutes.
Before leaving Conques, you have the possibility to go up at "the site of bancarel". It's a hike during 20 minutes. You will understand how the village was built around the church.
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.
Close to Conques (less than a kilometer), the restaurant Hervé Busset is awarded one star by the famous "Guide Michelin" and nature is honored.
Au parvis ( restaurant, bar, creperie, ice cream). You can eat in a restaurant with panoramic view on the tympanus for 9€. It offers you a regional cuisine and salads from 9€
Or else, with a panoramic view over the valley, and a family atmosphere, you have a restaurant " chez Deny" which proposes you simply cuisine and fresh products .
Conques doesn't have an unlimited choice of accommodations but low-priced ones are available.
There is a 4G signal in the town and its surroundings, and some cafés including L'Auberge Saint-Jacques offer Wi-Fi connections.
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