Chapel of the Black Penitents

The chapel of the Black Penitents of Aubagne

The chapel of the Black Penitents, or chapel of Mercy, is linked to the first penitent confraternity formed in Aubagne, in 1551. The Aubagne audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this building and the history of the confraternities of the city.

The first penitent confraternity

The confraternity of the Black Penitents is the first to have formed in Aubagne, in 1551. Like the other penitent confraternities, it brought together lay people devoted to prayer and works of charity. Their chapel, also called the chapel of Mercy, today disused, testifies to this religious history and to the spiritual life of the city in past centuries.

What to see

Here you discover the chapel of Mercy, a witness of the first penitent confraternity of Aubagne, in an atmosphere imbued with history. The building illustrates the rich tradition of the confraternities of the city. It is a stop for lovers of religious heritage, to be walked with respect, in the heart of the old centre.

Practical information

The chapel of the Black Penitents lies in the old centre of Aubagne, reachable on foot. A heritage building today disused for worship, its visit follows its own hours, which vary with the season and events. It is best to enquire before coming and to respect the character of the place.

When was the confraternity of the Black Penitents of Aubagne formed?

In 1551; it is the first penitent confraternity formed in Aubagne, whose chapel is also called the chapel of Mercy.

Where is the chapel of the Black Penitents?

In the old centre of Aubagne.