Les Nocturnes de Conques
You are viewing a past edition (2024)
This event has already taken place.
Edition 2024 — Nocturnes de Conques
Nocturnes de Conques 2024: polychrome illumination of the Last Judgment tympanum and musical tour of the galleries of the Sainte-Foy abbey church, from April to October 2024. Free for the illumination, 6 euros for the gallery tour.
2024 Season: the tympanum comes back to life in color
The 2024 season of the Nocturnes de Conques took place from April 6 to October 15, offering its enchanting program every evening. At 9:00 PM, the presentation of the tympanum allowed visitors to discover the history and symbolism of the Last Judgment. At 9:30 PM, the musical tour of the galleries offered privileged access to the upper parts of the abbey church, close to the Romanesque capitals and the stained glass windows by Pierre Soulages. At 10:15 PM, the polychrome illumination of the tympanum was the highlight of the evening, revealing the forgotten colors of the medieval sculptures.
Programme
2024 Program
- 9:00 PM: Presentation of the Last Judgment tympanum
- 9:30 PM: Musical tour of the galleries (6 euros, ages 12 and up)
- 10:15 PM: Polychrome illumination of the tympanum
Highlights
- Polychrome video of the Last Judgment tympanum
- Musical tour of the galleries with Romanesque capitals and Soulages stained glass
- Season from April to October
Prices
From 0.00€ — 6.00€
Where does it take place — Nocturnes de Conques
Abbatiale Sainte-Foy de Conques
Place de l'Abbaye, 12320 Conques-en-Rouergue