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Museum · Conques, Occitânia
Trésor de Conques
The abbey's goldsmithing treasury, with pieces from the 9th to the 16th centuries, including the statue-reliquary of Sainte Foy, covered in gold and gemstones.
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About Trésor de Conques
The Treasure of Conques brings together the abbey's collection of religious goldsmithing, considered the most complete in France, with pieces from the 9th to the 16th century. It is displayed in the former monks' refectory next to the church.
The best-known piece is the statue-reliquary of Sainte Foy, a seated figure covered with gold, precious stones, cameos and crystals, which houses the saint's relics. Formed from an older head and enriched over the centuries, it is one of the rarest works of medieval European art.
The treasury also includes reliquaries, processional crosses, portable altars and enamel pieces, many of them offered by pilgrims and lords throughout the Middle Ages. The pieces survived wars and the Revolution because the villagers hid them.
The visit is short and complements that of the abbey: after seeing the tympanum and the church, the treasury shows what drew pilgrims to Conques.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
Right after the visit to the abbey. Opening times vary by season: check in advance.
How to get there
It is located next to the abbey, in the center of the village, about a 5-minute walk from the parking at the entrance.
Tip
View the statue of Sainte Foy from several angles: the details of the stones and cameos change with the light.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Trésor de Conques
What is the Majesty of Sainte Foy?
It is the statue-reliquary of the saint, covered in gold and gems, the best-known piece of the treasury.
From what period are the pieces in the treasury?
From the 9th to the 16th century, including reliquaries, crosses, portable altars and enamels.
Is the treasury inside the abbey?
It is next door, in the former monks' refectory, with its own entrance.