Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs, Avignon

Name: Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
Address: 57 Rue Banasterie, Avignon, 84000, France
Telephone: +33 4 90 86 30 62

#26 among attractions in Avignon

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The chapel of the Pénitents noirs is located in Avignon in the rue de la Banasterie. It hosted one of the major brotherhoods of the papal city. The "Grey Penitents" were the first of a long series of penitents in Avignon. The "Black Penitents" were founded in 1488 by a group of Florentine nobles, the "White Penitents" were founded in 1527 by thirteen people from Avignon, and the "Blue Penitents" were formed in 1557 as a result of a dissent from the other brotherhoods. Then, at the end of the 16th century, the "Pénitents noirs de la Miséricorde" were born. The movement continued with the foundation of the "Pénitents violets", then the "Pénitents rouges". The Revolution put an end to this proliferation and only the "Grey Penitents" and the "Black Penitents" remain in Avignon today.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 43°57'10"N, 4°48'36"E

Address

57 Rue BanasterieIntra-Muros (La Balance - Palais des Papes)Avignon 84000 France

Contact

+33 4 90 86 30 62

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Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais des Papes, Walls of Avignon, Pont Saint-Bénézet, Angladon Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs open?

Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs?

Nearby attractions include Le Rocher des Doms, Avignon (3 min walk), Statue du Millénaire capétien, Avignon (4 min walk), Avignon Cathedral, Avignon (4 min walk), Musée du Petit Palais, Avignon (5 min walk).

How to get to Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs:

Bus

Aubanel • Lines: 23, 58, 8 (2 min walk)
Traille • Lines: 23 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Bac du Rocher des Doms (6 min walk)

Tram

Gare Centre • Lines: T1 (19 min walk)
Saint-Roch - Université des Métiers • Lines: T1 (21 min walk)

Train

Avignon-Centre (21 min walk)