Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs

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



We speak: Germany, , Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands

Themes:

  • Chapel

Location details

  • In the city
  • Near a GR
  • Near a GR

Opening

Opening hours from April 01 to May 31, 2026
TuesdayOpen from 14 pm to 17 pm
WednesdayOpen from 14 pm to 17 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
FridayOpen from 14 pm to 17 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
SundayOpen 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, 2026
MondayOpen from 14 pm to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 14 pm to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 14 pm to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 14 pm to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 14 pm to 18 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 14 pm to 18 pm
SundayOpen 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, 2026
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpening hours 14 pm - 18 PM
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 13 p.m. and from 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 30/07 and 13/08 at 21 p.m.

Opening hours from September 01 to September 30, 2026
MondayOpen from 14 pm to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 14 pm to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 14 pm to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 14 pm to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 14 pm to 18 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 14 pm to 18 pm
SundayOpen 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 01, 2026
TuesdayOpen from 14 pm to 17 pm
WednesdayOpen from 14 pm to 17 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
FridayOpen from 14 pm to 17 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Guided tour for individual children – Guided tour for individual children

5,50 €Not disclosed
Individual adult – Self-guided tour for individual adults

4 €5,50 €
Individual adult – Individual adult guided tour

5,50 €7 €
Individual adult – Individual adult sensory tour
7 €Not disclosed
Guided tour for individual children – Sensory tour for individual children

7 €Not disclosed
Self-guided tour for individual children – Self-guided tour for individual children

4 €Not disclosed
Individual adult – Individual adult night tour

5,50 €9,50 €
Individual adult – Individual child night tour

5,50 €Not disclosed

Individual adult – Aveyron Ambassador Card
(Free)

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Holiday Vouchers (Classic)
  • Cash
  • Credit card

Services

Equipment

  • Parking
  • Coach parking
  • Toilet

Services

  • Self-guided tour
  • Guided group tours

Address

CHAPELLE DES PÉNITENTS NOIRS
Boulevard de Haute Guyenne
12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue
My route via Google Maps

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