The most ancient and most visited photo gallery in Europe is housed in a former water tower right by the Garonne river. The brick tower was built in 1823 to supply the city’s fountains and the cogs and pipes of the hydraulic system can still be observed through glass panes in the floor. The building was converted into a gallery in 1974 by Jean Dieuzaide, a famous local photographer, and now holds exhibits, sometimes of contemporary international artists, sometimes retrospectives of famous photographers, or else showcases of local up-and-coming talents. There is a small shop selling specialized photography magazines and a library with over 10,000 specialized books.

Location:
Place Laganne
Toulouse, France

Gallery Types:
Art

Getting There
Metro stop Saint-Cyprien

Price Description: 2,50 euros, free for under 18 years old.

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:1pm

Open Hours to:7pm

Days Closed:Mondays

Travel Skills: None

Currencies accepted
Euro

Contact Information:
Phone: 05.61.77.09.40
E-mail: chateaudeau(at)remove-this.galeriechateaudeau.org
URL: www.galeriechateaudeau.org