Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs

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The Chapel of the Black Penitents is a jewel of Baroque art from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. Behind its relatively sober facade hides a rich decor with a painted ceiling, a colorful and gilded altarpiece and six large paintings.

The exterior of this Baroque chapel, built in the XNUMXth century, retains great simplicity: modest size, plan in the shape of a Greek cross, classical façade, curious double bell tower. It does not surprise any less by the profusion of its interior decoration. Decorated with a painted ceiling and paintings from the XNUMXth century, the chapel houses a carved wooden altarpiece (XNUMXth century), gilded with leaf, representing scenes from the Passion of Christ. The wooden vault, painted in very bright colors and in a naive style, refers to the cult of the Cross.

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GROUPS: all year round by reservation

ACCESS for people with reduced mobility: partial access: narrow door.

For all guided tours, registration recommended at 05.36.16.20.00

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In the city
Near a GR
Near a GR

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Opening hours from April 01 to May 31, 2025
Tuesday	Open from 14 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Wednesday	Open from 14 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Thursday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Friday	Open from 14 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Saturday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

Opening hours from June 01 to June 30, 2025
Monday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Tuesday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Wednesday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Thursday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Friday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Saturday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2025
Monday	Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Tuesday	Open from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Wednesday	Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Thursday	Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Friday	Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Saturday	Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.

Open on public holidays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Guided tours on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Sensory visits on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Evening visits on Thursdays 24/07 and 7/08 at 21 p.m.

Opening hours from September 01 to September 30, 2025
Monday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Tuesday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Wednesday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Thursday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Friday	Open from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Saturday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

Opening hours from October 01 to November 02, 2025
Tuesday	Open from 14 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Wednesday	Open from 14 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Thursday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Friday	Open from 14 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Saturday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

Admission fees

Admission fees	Min.	Max.
Individual adult free visit Reduced rate for students, groups from 10 people, people with disabilities, job seekers and holders of the BGA Multisite Pass	4 €	5 €
Individual child free visit Children from 10 to 17 years old. Free for children under 10	4 €	-
Individual adult guided tour – Classic guided tour Reduced rate for students, people with disabilities and job seekers	5,50 €	7 €