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Offered languages
- French
Immerse yourself in the heart of 16th century Toulouse, guided by Belle Paule, the city’s iconic and legendary figure. In period costume, your Graduate Speaker Guide plays Paule de Viguier and takes you into a fascinating era of prosperity, refinement and religious turmoil.
Browse the Capitole district, between mansions, places of power and testimonies of the wealth of the great families of Toulouse. Belle Paule tells you about the golden age of pastel, which made the city’s fortune, but also the life of the bourgeoisie, the arts, commerce and the economic and religious upheavals that marked the second half of the century.
Through historical anecdotes, discover Toulouse differently on an immersive 1h45 tour, in small group, in French.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting will be at 14 Place Saint Etienne (place de la Cathédrale) in Toulouse, be there 5 to 10 minutes before: the visit starts on time! You will easily recognize your Guide by his costume.
The tour will end at the intersection of José Felix Street and Languedoc Street.
Itinerary
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1Place Saint-Etienne
Meet your Guide on Place Saint-Étienne, at the foot of its magnificent cathedral. From the moment you arrive, let yourself be transported to the Toulouse of the 16th century and take your first steps in history alongside the Belle Paule.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Place Saint-Georges
You will continue towards Place Saint George, one of the city’s important commercial squares in the 16th century.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Square Charles De Gaulle
You will then proceed to the dungeon of the capitol, a building witnessing the power of the capitouls and the importance given to defending the interests of the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You will continue on your way to Place de la Bourse, in the heart of Toulouse’s old shopping district.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Pont Neuf Toulouse
Your trip to 16th-century Toulouse will end near Pont Neuf, a symbol of a city undergoing transformation.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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