Built between the 11th and the 12th century, Saint-Sernin is the most magnificent example of Romanesque architecture in the South-West. It was originally dedicated to Saturnin (later shortened to Sernin), the first bishop of Toulouse, who was martyred in the year 250, but the relics of many more...
Toulouse’s most famous landmark, the Capitole, has always been at the heart of the city. The majestic brick building with its 18th-century façade of marble columns, now home to the city council and theater, has been the siege of municipal power for more than eight centuries. The original...
The Bemberg Foundation, a private art collection, is housed in the lovely Renaissance-style Hotel d’Assezat, an ornate town house built for the rich pastel merchant Pierre Assezat in the 16th century. Art collector George Bemberg opened the foundation to share his passion with the public. Apart...
Honoring the aeronautic role of Toulouse, the “space park” is a stimulating visit for children and adults alike. With a model of the solar system, films projected on an Imax screen and interactive exhibits, this special museum explains the bases of astronomy, including satellite communications....
The man-made Canal du Midi, which winds across 433km of countryside to join the Mediterranean port of Sète and the Atlantic city of Bordeaux, is a World Heritage site and one of the unmissable attractions of Toulouse. A huge construction work, the waterway was dug under Louis the 16th and...