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Guided Renaissance Tour of Toulouse

5(3 reviews)Toulouse, France
1h45DurationFrenchOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience a 1 hour and 45-minute guided tour through 16th century Toulouse with Belle Paule, a character portrayed by a Graduate Speaker Guide. This small group tour is conducted in French and offers insights into the city's history during a time of prosperity and turmoil. Participants will explore the Capitole district, viewing mansions and sites of power that reflect the wealth of Toulouse's great families. The guide shares stories about the golden age of pastel, the bourgeois lifestyle, and the significant economic and religious changes of the era. This tour is suitable for those interested in history and culture, but may not be ideal for non-French speakers.

Itinerary

1

Place 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.

2

Place Saint-Georges

You will continue towards Place Saint George, one of the city’s important commercial squares in the 16th century.

3

Square 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.

4

Place De La Bourse

You will continue on your way to Place de la Bourse, in the heart of Toulouse’s old shopping district.

5

Pont Neuf

Your trip to 16th-century Toulouse will end near Pont Neuf, a symbol of a city undergoing transformation.

What's included / not included

1h45 Guided Tour Led by a Speaker Guide in Period Costume
Bottled water

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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