Cartulaire de lAbbaye de Conques en Rouergue

The rediscovered and edited cartulary of the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy of Conques, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, offers unprecedented insights into medieval customs, institutions, and property status between the 9th and 12th centuries. This collection of 548 charters, meticulously compiled by French archivist Gustave Desjardins in 1879, provides invaluable historical context for understanding the abbey's role during its golden age as a Romanesque architectural marvel and pilgrimage hub. The cartulary's introduction further enriches its significance, making it an indispensable resource for medieval studies.

Desjardins, G. (Ed.). (2010). Cartulaire de lAbbaye de Conques en Rouergue. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511739910