Kilkenny with a local guide – Walking tour in French

Discover the history of Kilkenny Castle and the powerful Butler family, who marked the city for nearly 600 years. We will talk about those who lived there and the influence they had on Kilkenny.

Today, it is an art gallery, but this building once had a completely different function. Discover the history of Evan's Home, a former hospice for the poor, and what it tells us about the lives of the most humble in Kilkenny.

Discover one of Kilkenny's great symbols: St Canice's Cathedral and its round tower, nearly 1,000 years old. We will talk about the origins of Kilkenny, St Canice, and the importance of this site long before the medieval city we know today.

Why is this 800-year-old church called the "Black Abbey"? Discover the eventful history of this Dominican convent and admire its magnificent stained glass windows, including the impressive large stained glass window of the Rosary.

Imagine Kilkenny surrounded by high ramparts and accessible only through its fortified gates. Discover why the medieval city needed these defenses and observe the remains of the ramparts that once protected its inhabitants.

Beer has been part of Kilkenny's history for centuries. Discover the history of the Smithwick family, who started brewing here in the 18th century, and why this name has become inseparable from the city.

What was life like for a merchant family in Kilkenny 400 years ago? Discover Rothe House, built by the merchant John Rothe, and the history of a family that played an important role in the commercial and political life of the city.

From a medieval castle to a prison: discover the astonishing history of Grace's Castle. For centuries, this place was associated with justice and imprisonment in Kilkenny, and some of the stories that unfolded there are far from ordinary.

Witch, heretic, or victim of her enemies? Discover the story of Alice Kyteler, a wealthy businesswoman from Kilkenny accused of witchcraft in the 14th century, and that of her former home, which is now one of the city's most famous pubs.

Take one of the most picturesque alleys in Kilkenny. The Butter Slip once connected two lively shopping streets: discover the origin of its name and imagine daily life in the narrow alleys of the old town.