Description

Historic house for sale in Conques-en-Rouergue, directly on the GR65 St Jacques de Compostelle route (Camino de Santiago), with the pilgrimage path passing right by the front door. Situated in one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, this property combines heritage, charm, and investment potential.

Dating from the 14th and 16th centuries, the house spans three floors and 207 m² of living space, with high ceilings, tall windows, and spacious rooms that retain exceptional period character.

Accommodation –
Three large bedrooms
Two bathrooms
Elegant library/music room
Eat-in kitchen with a grand open fireplace
The layout works perfectly as a family home, second residence, or character guesthouse, appealing to buyers drawn to Conques’ cultural and spiritual significance.

Terraced Garden with Abbey Views –
A rare terraced garden of 1,300 m², planted with fruit trees, offers open views over the Abbey of Sainte-Foy, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a key stop on the GR65 Camino route.

Expansion and Rental Potential –
The barn and attic offer possible scope for extension and conversion, subject to planning permissions, to create additional living space or holiday/pilgrim rental accommodation, providing income potential.

Additional Features –
Cellars with log store and well
Courtyard with well
Main drainage
South-facing orientation
Central village location within walking distance of shops and restaurants

Location and Accessibility –
Train station (Saint-Christophe-Vallon): 16 km
Hospital/clinic (Decazeville): 14 km
Airport (Rodez–Aveyron): 30 km

This historic Conques house, on the GR65 pilgrimage route, offers a rare opportunity to own a home of genuine character, with heritage, garden, Abbey views, and potential for barn and attic conversion, all subject to planning permissions, plus holiday rental or pilgrim accommodation potential.

—Historic house in one of the “Plus Beaux Villages de France”
—Three large bedrooms, two bathrooms
—Elegant library/music room
—Eat-in kitchen with a grand open fireplace
—On the GR 65 “St Jacques de Compostelle” (camino del santiago) pilgrim route
—Views Abbey St Foy
1 Land – (1321 M2)
1 Courtyard – (51 M2)

– Ground floor
1 Stair – (9.96 M2)
1 Cellar – (128 M2)

– 1st floor
1 Landing – (3.22 M2)
1 Barn – (18.68 M2)
1 Bedroom(s) – (22.22 M2)
1 Bathroom / Lavatory – (7.41 M2)
1 Eat-in kitchen – (25.8 M2)
1 Root cellar – (3.17 M2)
1 Stair – (5.92 M2)

– 2nd floor
1 Hallway – (12.06 M2)
1 Room – (6.61 M2)
1 Bathroom / Lavatory – (5.2 M2)
1 Landing – (12.16 M2)
1 Bedroom(s) – (31.86 M2)
1 Library – (21.2 M2)
1 Bedroom(s) – (19.84 M2)
1 Stair
1 Attic – (120 M2)

Realised: 23 November 2022
Estimated annual energy expenditure for typical use between €4970 and €6750.
Energy performance
Excessive energy consumption: class F consumption 388kWh/m².yearemission 13kg CO2/m².year
Gas emission: C emission 13kg CO2/m².year