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Explore the rich history of Toulouse on this insightful walking tour, starting at the Bibliothèque d’étude et du patrimoine. Delve into how religion, education, and culture have intertwined from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Discover the city's pivotal transformation into a center of learning, where universities flourished and access to knowledge evolved from being an elite privilege to a common good. Walk through time as you witness the development of libraries, museums, and educational institutions that shaped the community. End your journey at the Muraille de Saint Cyprien, reflecting on Toulouse's vibrant intellectual heritage.
- Guided walking tour through the historic streets of Toulouse
- Learn about the role of religion and education from the Middle Ages onward
- Discover Toulouse's transformation into a major educational hub
- Visit significant sites including libraries and universities along the way
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Meeting and pickup
Please wait for the guide in front of the Library. He will be wearing an ID indicating "Cognosimo".
Itinerary
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Toulouse (Pass by)
Meet your guide at the Bibliothèque d’étude et du patrimoine and set off on a walking tour of Toulouse. Learn how religion, education, and culture have shaped the city from the Middle Ages to the present day. Begin your journey in medieval Europe, a time when knowledge was inseparable from faith. Discover how education served religious and political purposes, particularly in regions marked by doctrinal conflict. Learn how teaching, reading, and writing were closely supervised by the Church, and how learning was transmitted through sermons, manuscripts, and ritual practices. Continue your tour and see how the emergence of universities transformed knowledge into a more structured and institutionalized activity. Find out how Toulouse became a major center of learning, attracting students from across Europe and contributing to the training of clerics, jurists, administrators, and even future Popes.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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