Location: Villefranche-de-Rouergue
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What to do and see in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France: The Best Places and Tips
Villefranche-de-Rouergue in France, from Europe region, is best know for Points of Interest & Landmarks. Discover best things to do in Villefranche-de-Rouergue with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Villefranche-de-Rouergue
1. Chapelle des Penitents Noirs
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Monument classé, site incontournable dans la région, est un chef d’oeuvre de l’art Baroque du XVII ET XVII siècle. Vous découvrirez l’histoire de cette confrérie grâce à un commentaire sonore qui évoque le contexte de la Contre Réforme et son mode de fonctionnement. De taille modeste, vous serez surpris par la sobriété extérieure du monument avec son double clocheton et son plan en forme de croix grecque. Le décor intérieur de la chapelle, vous éblouira par la profusion de ses représentations figuratives, son grand retable en bois sculpté, doré à la feuille, illustrant des scènes de la Passion du Christ. La voûte, rehaussée de couleurs vives, fait référence au culte de la Croix. Venez découvrir un trésor de l’art Baroque!
Reviewed By rosakins - London, United Kingdom
What a find, we visited here in September and was lucky enough to find it was the European Heritage day so evry place visited was free, however if you are in Villefranche this is well worth seeing for the decor. Don't be put off by...MoreThank you for your comment ! This chapel is truly amazing, and from the outside, we do not expect such a rich interior ...! See you in Aveyron. The team of Villefranche de Rouergue Tourist Office
2. Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
This Carthusian monastery is set slightly apart from the city, on a slope once covered with vines. It is concealed and silent, just like the monks who once inhabited it. Funded by a bequest made by Vézian Valette, a wealthy Villefranche merchant, building work started in 1451, and was completed in 1459. During those eight years, four to five thousand stonecutters were working there at any given time, not to mention the local inhabitants! The work was overseen by two master-masons, Conrad Rogier and Jean Coupiac, and embellished by sculptors Pierre Viguié and André Sulpice. Hidden behind a rather forbidding exterior, the monastery itself is a feast of masterly 15th-century architecture. The small cloister is a marvel of Gothic art from the late 15th century, in sharp contrast to the large cloister, which is plain and severe, but nonetheless imposing. The chapel is lit by some beautiful stained-glass windows, and the choir stalls, carved by André Sulpice in a similar fashion to those of the Collegiate church, depict bizarre creatures and one or two bawdy scenes.
Reviewed By LondonMazzy - London
A great place to visit in the off-season, without too many other visitors around. The history, architecture and artifacts are all interesting, but the most enjoyable thing is just wandering around the peaceful setting, soaking up the atmosphere.
3. Collegiale Notre-Dame de Villefranche-de-Rouergue
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
4. Villefranche Sports et Nature
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By maccyj - staffordshire
Stopped here for a day whilst on our cruise. Lovely little place with beautiful buildings, shops and restaurants
5. Musee Municipal Urbain Cabrol
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4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By juliethetraveller123 - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
We visited specially to see the temporary ceramic exhibition and was pleasantly surprised to see the permanent exhibition too with the old ceramics displayed within the roof structure of the beamed house.
6. Galerie Sepia
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 5712B - France
Vaut le détour.
Les Expositions sont de grandes qualités et demandent souvent tout de même une initiation.
Endroit très plaisant et accueil chaleureux
7. Cosmozone
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5 based on 2 reviews
Play our Laser game, mini golf , 8pool or virtual reality. You can wait having a drink or a coffee with maybe a muffin or a cake ? You can also try our yogourt ice cream and milshakes...
Reviewed By Sabraoui R
Dont miss it if you are in the town. Great place for all the family. Mini golf. Laser game. Billards. Virtual reality...
8. Chrono Cycles
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4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Gill508 - Leeds
We bought two electric bikes from Chrono Cycles in 2016 and the service was excellent. We have since bought some accessories and had our bikes serviced again the service was great. The staff couldn’t do enough to help us and even lent us a bike until our new one arrived.
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