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.

This was one of my favourite churches to see in Toulouse. It looks absolutely stunning inside and…read moreoutside. I just sat down nearby and looked at it to be honest. I don't know what it is about it, but I loved it. The architecture, the windows, the area, loved it all.

Saint-Etienne is along with Saint-Sernin one of the two largest churches in Toulouse. Whereas…read moreSt-Sernin is the largest example of a Romanesque church existent, the current St-Etienne is actually two buildings in one. The first is an early example of Gothic style and post dates St-Sernin by at least a couple of centuries. The other, a later addition, is a somewhat later example of the Gothic style. The two are cobbled together in a rather bizarre combination. It is as if one added a ranch style addition to ones Victorian home and botched the job. St-Etienne is the home base for the local Archbishop. To me it is far from a beautiful building but certainly worth seeing as a lesson in architectural history. See both St-Sernin and St-Etienne on the same day to emphasize the contrast. I miss them both and apologize to St-Etienne for my caustic comments.

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."

This lovely little park area, on the banks of the River Garonne, has a fabulous playground for…read morechildren and a great view across the river. Down below street level, there is access to the river. The play structures are new, and feature imaginative ships with lots of ways to climb on and around them. My five year old loved playing here for the afternoon, and I enjoyed sitting to keep watch on him, and enjoy the views around!