Toulouse Cathedral
The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint-Etienne in Toulouse is recognized as a national monument of the country. The exact date of construction of the original building is unknown: the first mention of a church in this place dates back to 844. In 1073, the bishop of Toulouse ordered the cathedral to be rebuilt.
The Basilica of Saint-Sernin
The former church of the Abbey of Saint-Sernin (or Saint Saturnin), this basilica in Toulouse is the only thing left of the monastery. The current structure stands on the site of the former 4th century basilica, where the relics of the saint, the first bishop of Toulouse in 250, were kept.
The Capitol of Toulouse
The Capitol of Toulouse, where the city administration (Hôtel de Ville) and the National Capitol Theatre are located today, is located in the heart of the city and is considered the starting point for most destinations in Toulouse.
Space City in Toulouse
“Cité de l’espace” (“City of Space”) is a theme park whose exhibitions focus on space and the conquest of space. It was opened in September 1997 and is located in the eastern suburbs of Toulouse, the most “aerospace” city in France.
The Jacobin Monastery in Toulouse
The ensemble of the monastery of the Dominican Jacobin Order in Toulouse consists of a church, several monastic premises and a cloister. It is located in the city center, halfway between the Capitol and the river. The monks of the order appeared in the city around 1215.