At the bend of a street, let yourself be surprised by the Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs. Enter and discover the cozy atmosphere of this building. The brown and orange colors of the paintings will transport you to the Baroque period, in an unforgettable moment of contemplation.
Free visit
Contemplate the exceptional decorations of the chapel of the Black Penitents with the help of a explanatory leaflet. Against the backdrop of Baroque music, let your gaze explore the details of the altarpiece, the vault and the paintings.
Prefer to listen? Scan it QR Code at the entrance to the monument to enjoy a audio commentary of 17 minutes.
For families
Take on Hugo's challenges at the Chapel of the Black Penitents... Who will manage to combine knowledge, observation and mischief to solve the enigmas?
Free game book to be collected at the reception of the Pénitents Noirs chapel.
Audience: children from 6 to 12 years old.
Opening hours from April 01 to May 31, 2025 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. |
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | Min. | Max. |
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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 € |
Guided tours
Follow one of the guided tours offered by the Tourist Office to unlock the secrets of the Chapel of the Black Penitents.
New: sensory tours
Follow us with your eyes closed! To discover history differently, our guides invite you to touch, feel and play with the elements of our heritage!
Visits for all those who don't like history but who want to learn while having fun!
Visite guidée de la chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
- Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Visite sensorielle de la chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
- Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Visite nocturne de la chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
- Villefranche-de-Rouergue
I loved. That's wonderful ! I advise you to scan the QR code, 17 minutes of explanations totally necessary to understand the history of the place. I spent 45 minutes there and was amazed!
Comment from Claire after her visit in August 2022
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