Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
In 1672 the Augustine monks transfer part of their land to the Penitents de la Misericorde brotherhood. The latter, better known as the Black Penitents, referring to the colour of their cloaks, finished their chapel in 1705. It is dedicated to Saint Jean Baptiste.
In 1791, the Revolution put an end to the cult, the brotherhood disappeared and the chapel served as a courtroom for the new municipality, before being ceded to the neighbouring hospice in 1805. When the hospice closed its doors in 1973, the chapel was desecrated and rehabilitated in the 1980s. The Tourist Office moved there in 1994 before being transferred to the Cloister in 2007. Since then, the building has housed the auditorium.
The entirely painted wooden ceiling, which makes the richness of this building, as well as the magnificent altar with its early 18th century altarpiece, were classified as a Historic Monument in 1979
It is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
Open during guided tours in July and August for individuals, all year round for groups by reservation.
