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- Europe
- France
- Dordogne and Lot
- Conques
Conques
Conques occupies a spectacular position on the flanks of the
steep, densely wooded gorge of the little River Dourdou, a
tributary of the Lot, and is one of the great villages of southwest
France. The site was chosen as a retreat by a hermit called Dadon
in the 7th century, and was named from the Latin
concha, meaning shell. Dadon founded a community of
Benedictine monks here, one of whom pilfered the relics of the
martyred girl, Ste Foy, from the monastery at Agen. Known for her
ability to cure blindness and liberate captives, Ste Foy's presence
brought pilgrims flocking to Conques and the magnificent Romanesque
abbey-church became a prime place on the pilgrimage route to
Compostela in Spain. Pilgrims still come today, along with tourists
who come to admire Conques' beautiful setting.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).