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Toulouse

Main Attractions in Toulouse
 
Basilique St-Sernin (Audio guide)

Basilique St-Sernin is Europe's largest Romanesque church, built of brick, stone and tile from the 11th to the 13th century, containing the tomb of Saint-Saturnin or Sernin, martyr and bishop, who brought Christianity to Toulouse.

Cathédrale St-Étienne

Built over the course of five centuries, this church's combination of various styles make it a particularly original building.  Here, you'll discover the medieval stained-glass window, the tapestries and paintings, the large rose window of 1230.  . 

Jacobin Convent (Audio guide in French)

This magnificent complex of monastic building is a jewel of Languedoc Gothic, built entirely of brick in the 13th and 14th centuries, consisting of several different elements: the church, with the double name; a 14th-century cloister; the chapter hall; the chapel of Saint-Antonin and a refectory.

Musée des Augustins (Audio guide in French)

Musée des Augustins houses an outstanding collection of 12th-century Romanesque sculpture, a superb collection of paintings, and other sculpture ranging from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century.

Le Capitole (Audio guide)

Built in the 18th century, the Capitole houses the City Hall and a Theatre.  The Salle des Illustres features gilt decorations and painted ceilings.

La Garonne (Audio guide)

A beautiful river to which Toulouse owns its existance. The river which flows from the center of the city housing ancient chappels and monuments, green pastures and gardens along its banks. A beautiful place to spend a day.