The Journey

Notre Dame, Le Puy
Le Puy en Velay

Espalion
In the Lot Valley

Conques
Our Destination

Pumpkin Garden
Wonderful scenery
Le Puy to Conques
This section of the great pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela has been called “the most picturesque and interesting section in France”, and the hiking trail begins in the historic city of Le Puy-en-Velay. Along the way you visit fascinating churches, pilgrim fountains and so come across the legend of the Beast of Gevaudan. You cross the exposed Auvergne Massif and explore St-Come-d’Olt and Espalion, known as “Les plus beaux villages de France” – the most beautiful villages in France. You will sample the regional foods and wines of France. After a superb walking journey of 210km, you arrive at Conques, an ancient abbey town hidden in the Lot Valley. Here you visit the world-famous abbey-church and its treasury, filled with medieval relics. Also included in this journey is a visit to the once renowned pilgrimage site of Rocamadour, destination for countless medieval pilgrims wishing to visit the Black Madonna of Rocamadour. So, visiting Villages, such as Nasbinals and the magnificent, medieval Espalion, along with the French countryside you will be encouraged you to make this journey yourself.

WALK Le Puy to Conques: ISBN -978-0-9578968-4-0 (102p)
A fully illustrated account of the pilgrim’s journey from Le Puy-en-Velay to Conques in France. The e-book is compatible with any PDF capable e-book reader or computer.
Walk Le Puy to Conques
We’ve detailed our experiences of life on this Section of the pilgrimage to help you plan your own journey. Of course, there’s nothing like doing it yourself. WALK Le Puy to Conques includes:
- Walker’s Information.
- Section by Section itinerary.
- Fully Illustrated – 90 Images.
- Overview Maps – 15 maps.
- Visit Medieval Rocamadour.
- 102 Pages.
- Learn about St. James and St. Roche.
- Preparation for your Journey.
- History of the Pilgrimage.
- Importance of Conques.
- The Black madonna.
- PDF ebook.
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