Sightseeing & heritage

Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs

Boulevard de Haute Guyenne, 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue

The Chapel of the Black Penitents is a gem of 17th- and 18th-century Baroque art. Behind its relatively unadorned façade lies a richly decorated interior featuring a painted ceiling, a colourful and gilded altarpiece and six large paintings.

The exterior of this Baroque chapel, built in the 17th century, retains a great simplicity: modest in size, with a Greek cross plan, a classical façade and a curious pair of bell turrets. It is nonetheless striking for the profusion of its interior decoration. Decorated with a painted ceiling and 18th-century paintings, the chapel houses a carved wooden altarpiece (18th century), gilded with gold leaf, depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ. The wooden vault, painted in very bright colours and in a naïve style, alludes to the veneration of the Cross. Find out more GROUPS: all year round by booking ACCESS for people with reduced mobility: partial access: narrow door. For all guided tours, booking is recommended on 05 36 16 20 00

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Listing provided by HIT Aveyron (ADAT Aveyron) (updated by the source on 19/08/2026).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 24 October 2026.