Sainte Foy Collection

Church of St. Foy, begun c. 1050 by Abbot Odolric (photo)
NUL245225 Church of St. Foy, begun c.1050 by Abbot Odolric (photo) by French School, (11th century); Conques, France; (add.info.: windoes designed by Pierre Soulages (b.1919); ); French

Church of St. Foy, begun c. 1050 by Abbot Odolric (photo)
NUL245217 Church of St. Foy, begun c.1050 by Abbot Odolric (photo) by French School, (11th century); Conques, France; French, out of copyright

Clarisse Sainte-Foy as Denise in Les Deux Gentilhommes, 1844
Opera singer Clarisse Sainte-Foy as the milkmaid Denise in Les Deux Gentilhommes by Justin Cadaux, Theatre de l Opera Comique, 1844

Battle of Sainte Foy. Battle of Sainte Foy
2757161 Battle of Sainte Foy. Battle of Sainte Foy. by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); (add.info.: Canada. Quebec. Coll. Part. History. Canada. Quebec. Seven Years̥ War)

Church of St. Foy from the east, begun c. 1050 by Abbot Odolric (photo)
MAE170054 Church of St. Foy from the east, begun c.1050 by Abbot Odolric (photo) by French School, (11th century); Conques, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

View of the exterior view of the church, built 1035-60 (photo)
XIR229529 View of the exterior view of the church, built 1035-60 (photo) by French School, (11th century); Church of St. Foy, Conques, France; French, out of copyright

Sainte Foy church in Conques, 12th century
Sainte Foy church in Conques, originally built in the eighth century and demolished and rebuilt in the twelfth, 12th century

BATTLE OF SAINTE-FOY, 1760. Map showing the positions of British and French forces on the Plains of Abraham, on the St. Lawrence River in Canada, at the time of the Battle of Sainte-Foy

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Step back in time and explore the rich history of Sainte Foy, a sacred site rooted in both European and Canadian heritage. The Church of St. Foy, begun around 1050 by Abbot Odolric, stands as a testament to the region's ancient past (photo). In France, the church's stunning architecture and intricate details inspired artists like Ingres, who depicted Clarisse Sainte-Foy as Denise in his painting "Les Deux Gentilhommes" (1844). But the name Sainte Foy is not only linked to the Church. It also echoes the battlefields of the past, such as the Battle in 1063, where the combined forces of the Counts of Toulouse and Carcassonne defeated the invading Saracens (photo). Fast forward to the 18th century, and the name resurfaced during the French and Indian War, with the Battle in 1760, where the French attempted to recapture Quebec from the British (map). Today, the Church of St. Foy in Conques (12th century) continues to draw visitors from around the world, who come to marvel at its beauty and the rich tapestry of history it represents. From its humble beginnings as a place of worship to its role in pivotal battles, Sainte Foy remains an enduring symbol of the past and a beacon of faith.