A medieval village, Conques Photo

Photographer’s Note

July 28, 2009
Conques 120076 12320
Aveyron Midi-Pyrénées
44.601 2.399 320 m

A medieval village, Conques.

Conques is a village and a major monument on the way to Santiago de Compostela, one of "Plus Beaux Village de France", more beautiful village of France.

Village.
Village and church.

The treasures are banked up in this place which has few equivalents in France and Europe: The romanesque abbey, its tympanum of the last judgment, the cloister, a treasure of goldsmithery, relics of Sainte-Foy, etc...

Benedictine church abbey Sainte-Foy of the 11th 12th 19th centuries, started between 1041 and 1052, completed at the beginning of the 12th century, it is a masterpiece of the Romanesque art of the south of France, famous for its tympanum and its treasure of the Carolingian time. The two towers of frontage date from the 19th century.

The thousand-year-old treasure of Saint-Foy escaped the destruction from the French revolution, thanks to André Bénazech, priest refractory who, in 1794, made distribute and hide the treasure among sure people.

An oratory devoted to Saint-Sauveur, would have existed as of the 5th century, destroyed by Buckwheats, then rebuilt by Pepin le Bref in 730.
the Dadon hermit founded there a monastery at the 8th century which adopted into 819 the rule of Saint-Benoît. This abbey, with the well structured social organization, became a place of prosperity.

_Sainte-Foy born in 290 in the family of a high-civil servant, was baptized by the bishop of Agen, Caprais, in spite of the prohibition of the Christian religion by the Dioclétien Roman Emperor. Condemned to be burned alive on the grill, the rain saved it, it was then decapitated.
_Its courage caused the conversion of pagan soldiers and the return to Agen of the other Christians and bishop Caprais, who all were martyrized.
The worship of Sainte-foy developed in the area of Agen, punctuated of many miracles.
_The relics of Sainte-Foy arrived at Conques towards 866, perhaps stolen by two monks of Conques, and thus escaped the destruction due to invasions of the Vikings.
_At the 11th century, the reference symbol of Sainte-Foy, galvanized the crusaders of Reconquista Spanish.

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Conques is a french commune, located in the department of Aveyron of the Midday-Pyrenees area, populated of 302 Conquois in 1999, distributed out of 31 km², that is to say 10 hab./km².

The village located at the confluence of Dourdou and Ouche, forms at this place a kind of shell, which would have given its name to the village.

My images of Conques

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dta (5391) 2009-10-09 0:51

Bonjour Joel ,
Tiens , tu fais aussi aujourchui dans les ruelles fleuries ! :) . Un superbe cadrage qui nous fait cheminer dans cette belle cité . On y ressenr trè bien la chaleur estivale , grâce au bon rendu de la forte lumière .
Amicalement

subhendu_bagchi (3195) 2009-10-09 1:32

Namaste Joel,
beautiful scenery of this village. Nice to look through the alley. The depth and sharpness is superb. The buildings look great and creat adequate contrast with the greeneries surrounded. Very well done and tfs.
Have a nice day.
Subhendu

gentedilivello (1923) 2009-10-09 2:42

Hi Joel,
this is really a charming village and here you took a lovely shot. I like the details of the stones in the road and in the walls. Really a pleasure to see.
TFS.
Have a nice weekend.
Gabriele.

Budapestman (42128) 2009-10-09 2:42

Hi Joel,
picturesque and nostalgic mood, the composition is very nice, lovely details and superb POV, cosy and idyllic sight, I like it very much. Have a nice weekend!
George

pajaran (3314) 2009-10-09 2:44

Dobar dan, kod nas je i danas suncan dan.
Malo selo a bogato istorijom.
Dobra fotogtafija i dobre boje.
Lepa arhitektura sa sokakom od kaldrme.
Pozdrav, Paja.

pablominto (40824) 2009-10-09 2:46

Hello Joël,

A picturesque place, characterized by the lovely stone buildings and narrow streets!
The greenery adds life as the great light renders vivid colours...
This is a well balanced composition with a strong feeling of depth!

Greetings,
Pablo -

siolaw (25782) 2009-10-09 2:49

Salut Joël
C'est une vue agréable sur les ruelles fleuries et ensoleillées de ce beau village si typique. L'expo est bien réglée avec la juste dose de contraste.
Mes amitiés
Laurent

patdeph (17982) 2009-10-09 3:22

bonjour Joël
ce village aussi est magnifique!J'aime beaucoup le cadrage avec l'escalier qui monte sur la droite,et la rue qui serpente entre les maisons!Les arbres et les fleurs mettent de superbes touches de couleurs,et c'est mis en valeur par une très belle lumière ensoleillée!Je m'en vais ce week-end dans un des plus beaux villages de France,et je crains bien de ne pas avoir la chance d'avoir un si beau temps,et donc,de revenir sans une photo présentable!
Amitiés
Pascale

snunney (34998) 2009-10-09 4:07

Hello Joël,
I think this village holds a certain fascination for you and I can certainly understand why. A fine composition of this beautiful peaceful street with its flower pots and well tended shrubs. I like how the cobbles draw us into the scene. Lovely natural looking tones and excellent sharpness. Have a good weekend.

asajernigan (14182) 2009-10-09 4:17

Joel,
Your composition is great with the cobblestones leading the eye into the shot. The trees and shrubs frame the buildings nicely. The lighting and colors are great and the photo has excellent sharpness.
TFS,
Asa

rodgerg (24287) 2009-10-09 4:37

Bonjour Joël,

Ta région regorge décidément de villages de caractère. J'aime beaucoup l'option prise ici pour nous la présenter avec cette double invitation à la découverte. d'une part, l'esacleir fleuri et d'autre part, ce chemin qui avance vers le village à travers de jolis jeux d'ombre.
Excellent WE à toi,
Roger

jjcordier (24776) 2009-10-09 4:54

Joël
J'espère avoir la même lumière ici dans 15 jours!Tu as vraiment superbement photographié ce magnifique village (que tu as réussi à vider de ses touristes....bel exploit!). Du très beau travail!
Amicalement
JJ

Clementi (44403) 2009-10-09 5:22

Ciao Joel,
quello che mi stupisce a parte la bellezza della foto è la totale assenza di elementi di disturbo, cavi tubi in plastica ed altro, evidentemente significa che gli abitanti tengono molto a questo luogo.
immagine perfetta e nota interessante
Giorgio

mortijo (12266) 2009-10-09 5:26

Belle photo aux jolies couleurs estivales. Conques est une petite merveille, nous étions là fin mai.
Amitiés
John

JT50 (835) 2009-10-09 5:48

Hi Joel,
A very peaceful looking village.
The narrow street,stone laid road and
nicely placed steps in the corner
gives the photo a very nice stony
effect. good depth.
Have a nice weekend.
Janak

pierrefonds (26383) 2009-10-09 6:47

Bonjour Joël,

L'image est claire et nette. La prise de vue permety de voir les détails et les couleurs des maisons. Les arbres cadrent bien les maisons. La qualité de la lumière embellie les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

maximage (13472) 2009-10-09 7:52

Salut Joel,
je vois que tu as passé également dans ce Bourg magnifique de Conques.
Très bon cadrage de ces ruelles pittoresques.
Très belle image, précise, brillante et agréablement colorée.
Amitiés.
max

Nicou (45039) 2009-10-09 8:28

Hello Joël,

quelle ruelle flueire merveilleuse, avec ces belle maison, cet escalier, des vielle pierres, quel beau village très bien mis en évidence, superbe.

Bravo et maitié

Nicou

bobocortis (14142) 2009-10-09 11:10

Bonsoir Joel.
Image coulorée profonde et riche, bien éclairée et détaillée.
Bien vu.
Amicalement, Bobo.

Cricri (43212) 2009-10-09 11:30

Bonsoir Joel
Une belle série sur ce village + les WS, très belle image de ce charmant village qui baigne sous la lumière du sud, belle invitation a suivre ce chemin joliment cadrer par les fleurs et l'escalier, très belle image
Passe une belle soirée
cricri

npecanhuk (14102) 2009-10-09 15:52

Salut Joël!
J'adore ce type de photo-là! Elle est vraiment belle et agréable! Tous les détails m'ont plu beaucoup! La qualité photographique est magnifique, mais j'aime bien surtout la composition et les couleurs!
Merci du partage!
Amitiés,
Neyvan

axiotea (16135) 2009-10-09 20:38

Bonjour Joël
Une belle journée ensoleillée pour nous présenter une partie de ce village médiéval, qui semble être bien entouré par la végétation. J'aime voir ces vieilles pierres qui résistent au fil des ans, des siècles...
J'apprécie également le cadrage, le bon rendu des couleurs naturelles.
Merci pour la note intéressante et autres photos complémentaires.
Amitiés
Marilyn

jusninasirun (10209) 2009-10-10 18:19

Hi Joël.

Beautiful show of this fine architecture captured in close framing. The light works in your favour making the shot more contrasting and nicely written notes as well. Thanks for sharing this unique architecture and best regards.
Jusni

lgir (2845) 2009-10-11 7:15

Bonjour Joel,

j'adore ces vieilles rues qui ont une histoire.
Ta composition donne envie de s'y promener tranquillement tout en y admirant les moindres recoins.
Merci pour ce très beau partage.
Amicalement
Laurent

mesutilgim (36906) 2009-10-11 13:59

Hi Joel,
Very nice capture with perfect pov. Good light management. I like here the simplicity of the natural beauty and the soft contrast between the stones and the fauna.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

akm (760) 2009-11-30 12:45

Dear Joel,
In my journey back through the recent months' archives I have reached Conques! This image is delightful although I prefer the more intimate street scene you call "Village." I've enjoyed you entire set and your excellent notes very much and learned a lot. Thank you.
Best regards,
Mary