Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Toulouse, France

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 1.8 km
Ascend 14 m
Descend 12 m

Experience Toulouse in France in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in ToulouseIndividual Sights in Toulouse

Sight 1: Jardin des Plantes

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The Jardin des Plantes is a public park and botanical garden located on Allée Jules-Guesde, Toulouse, France.

Wikipedia: Jardin des Plantes, Toulouse (EN)

82 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Jardin botanique Henri-Gaussen

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The Jardin botanique Henri Gaussen is a botanical garden operated by the Université Paul Sabatier at 39 allées Jules Guesde, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées, France. It is open weekdays in the warmer months.

Wikipedia: Jardin botanique Henri Gaussen (EN), Website

79 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle

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The Muséum de Toulouse is a museum of natural history in Toulouse, France. It is located in the Busca-Montplaisir neighborhood of the city, houses a collection of more than 2.5 million items, and has some 3,000 square metres (32,000 sq ft) of exhibition space. Its Index Herbariorum code is TLM.

Wikipedia: Muséum de Toulouse (EN), Website, Website

149 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Église Saint-Exupère

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The Saint-Exupère church is a baroque parish church located in the old district of Saint-Michel on the right bank of Toulouse. Its small octagonal bell tower houses a carillon of 14 bells.

Wikipedia: Église Saint-Exupère de Toulouse (FR)

242 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Quai des savoirs

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Quai des savoirs inconnu / marque déposée

The Quai des Savoirs is a cultural centre dedicated to science, technology and contemporary creation. It is located near the Toulouse Museum and the Jardin des Plantes.

Wikipedia: Quai des Savoirs (FR), Website

393 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Jardin Royal

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The Jardin Royal is a public park in the French city of Toulouse. Created in 1754 and re-landscaped in the English style in the 1860s, it is the oldest park in the city and has been designated by the French Ministry of Culture as a "Jardin remarquable". It is located in the southeast area of Toulouse with its main entrance on the corner of Rue Ozenne and Allée Jules Guesde.

Wikipedia: Jardin Royal (Toulouse) (EN)

337 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 7: Église du Gésu

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The Church of the Gesù is a former Catholic religious building located in Toulouse. Built in neo-Gothic style by the Jesuits in the nineteenth century, the church was deconsecrated in 2000 and refurbished as an organ concert hall. Located at 22 bis rue des Fleurs, the church is one of the great religious buildings in Toulouse.

Wikipedia: Église du Gésu de Toulouse (FR)

194 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 8: Palais de justice

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The Toulouse courthouse is located in Toulouse, France, between the Place du Salin and the Allées Jules-Guesde. It is made up of a group of buildings built between 1492 and 2008. Part of the Court of Appeal was classified as a historical monument on 8 September 1999; The unclassified part of the Court of Appeal as well as the Assize Court and the Regional Court were registered in 1994.

Wikipedia: Palais de justice de Toulouse (FR)

140 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 9: Maison Seilhan

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The house of Seilhan was given to Dominique de Guzmán during the division of the inheritance of Bernard Seilhan, viguier of the Count of Toulouse, on April 25, 1215. The act is kept in the National Archives. The Seilhan House, which can be visited, presents various artistic works depicting the saints of the Order and memorabilia related to the figure of Henri-Dominique Lacordaire (1802-1861), restorer of the Order in France. It is considered to be the place where the Order of Preachers was founded.

Wikipedia: Maison Seilhan (FR)

35 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 10: Vestige de rempart

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The Gallo-Roman rampart of Toulouse is a fortified complex located in Toulouse, France. When it was built during the High Empire, it encircled the Roman city of Tolosa for more than 3 km long. It was extended by a section along the Garonne during the troubles of the Late Empire. It is the only known rampart in Gaul to use mainly brick and the technique of caissons.

Wikipedia: Rempart gallo-romain de Toulouse (FR)

176 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 11: Temple du Salin

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The Temple du Salin is a Protestant place of worship located on the Place du Salin, in Toulouse. It is located in the former Royal Treasury, a thirteenth-century building that has been remodelled over the centuries. The parish is a member of the United Protestant Church of France.

Wikipedia: Temple du Salin (FR)

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