CONQUES : history of the abbey

History of the abbey

The origins of the abbey

Foundation of the abbey by the hermit Dadon
Favours of the Carolingian emperors
Arrival of Saint Foy's relics

The golden age of the abbey

Conques, major stage on the way to Santiago de Compostela
Construction of the abbey-church

The abbey since the roman period

Shadows and lights on the abbey
Holy wars
The treasure hidden by inhabitants during the Revolution
The abbey-church salvaging by Prosper Mérimée

Texts from Jean-Claude FAU
Editions of Beffroi - Regional Council of Aveyron
Translation from Valérie FABRE