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



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Themes:

  • Chapel

Location details

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

Admission fees

Admission feesMin.Max.
Individual adult free visit
4 €5 €
Individual child free visit
4 €-
Individual adult guided tour – Classic guided tour
5,50 €7 €
Individual child guided tour – Classic guided tour
5,50 €-
Individual adult guided tour – Night guided tour
5,50 €9,50 €
Individual child guided tour – Night guided tour
5,50 €-
Individual adult guided tour – Sensory guided tour
7 €-

Free – Ambassadors

Payment methods

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

Services

Equipments

  • Parking
  • Coach parking
  • Toilets

Services

  • Free tour
  • Guided group tours
From 4 € / adult

Address

CHAPELLE DES PÉNITENTS NOIRS
Boulevard de Haute Guyenne
12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue
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