It's a beautiful building but there was a lot of construction when I visited so it hid most of the…read morefacade of the convent. I got to see the inside but not the gardens or the space around the building. Nonetheless, I enjoyed my brief visit a lot.

This is a place where you can indeed feel being part of history. Walking distance from Place du…read moreCapitole and the famous façade of the Pierre de Fermat school, the convent and church of les Jacobins have been waiting for you since the 13th century. Visit the main room, with its famous pillar called the 'palm tree' for free, but don't hesitate to pay the 3 EUR entrance fee for the cloister. Not only you will be able to see the tower from the patio and take beautiful pictures, but maybe also experience some middle-aged introspective flash. Although in the heart of Toulouse, let the peace and quiet fill you: take a break! http://www.jacobins.mairie-toulouse.fr/accueil/accjaco.htm

This cathedral built in 11 century. It is UNESCO world heritage site for Toulouse. It was the abbey…read morefor Saint Sernin. The abbey did not survive, only the church remains. It is an important stop for the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela. This cathedral has unique bell tower. It is the first thing you spot when you get close to the church. This church has a lot relic collection. No wonder is the pilgrims visited place. The collection of saints' bone can be found as relic. The crypt is the location for most of the relic. The church has semicircular round ceiling in compare to many churches are vaulted ceiling. The church display a lot of statues. Some of statues are Saint Roch, Louis of Toulouse, and more. These statues are famous people. Visit the church only need 1 hour.

This had been on my bucket list of places to visit in Toulouse because it is part of the Compostela…read moreroute and UNESCO designated. Upon entering, it is easy to see why. First, measures were taken to ensure proper social distancing by putting lines on the floor to direct traffic. The frescoes are in excellent shape and worth seeing. Everything in the basilica is well preserved.

From the owner: Gothique méridionnal L'édifice surprend par la hauteur de sa façade et pas son aspect "forteresse"…read more Une fresque et une toile mettent en scène le martyr de Saturnin, évêque de Toulouse traîné par un taureau et qui donnera par la suite son nom à l'église Saint - Sernin, construite au bout de la rue du Taur.

From the owner: Pour sa Vierge Noire L'église de la Daurade donne sur la Garonne et jouxte le bâtiment des…read moreBeaux-Arts. Elle ne possède pas de clocher. On en apprécie mieux l'architecture de l'autre côté du fleuve. Elle abrite la Vierge Noire. La statue présentée aujourd'hui est la seconde copie d'une vierge brune connue au Xème siècle. L'origine de son nom, Daurade, est à imputer à sa décoration et non au poisson du même nom. Elle a été en effet décorée de mosaïques aux tessels à la feuille d'or. Elle était donc Deaurata, qui signifie dorée.

Worth a look - a must for fans of art or the Bible…read more A small chapel room but gorgeously decorated. Be sure to look up at the ceilings closely to admire all the Biblical details. According to Wikipedia: "It contains a remarkable set of murals by Jean-Pierre Rivalz and paintings by Jean-Baptiste Despax . It is the only building of the convent which was not destroyed during the French Revolution."