Le Capitole
Le Capitole
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Neighborhood: Saint Rome
How to get there
- Capitole • 2 min walk
- Jean-Jaurès • 6 min walk
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- mrc282World9,476 contributionsgreat day walking aroundtoulouse is beautiful in the fall, and especially when walking along the river front. at some point, you will end up at le capitole, which is the bustling central square. at the moment, there appears to be a set up for christmas market half day is sufficient to walk around the cityVisited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 15, 2023
- ANGELO VMilan, Italy4,824 contributionsTolouse City HallLe Capitole houses the City Hall and the Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse. Building started in 1190, but the current façade (135 m long, over 440 feet) in pink brick, in Neoclassical style, dates from 1750. In the fist half of 19th century the building was redesigned. It is possible to visit for free part of it: the courtyard with the Renaissance portal, the wedding hall, the Henry Martin hall, the Hall of Illustriuos, the Council chamber. In all the halls there are interesting paintings from the 19th century. The "Donjon" (former Capitole tower) is behind the Capitole building in Place Charles de Gaulle, and it currently houses the Tourist Information Office.Visited April 2024Traveled soloWritten April 28, 2024
- rg2626Miami, Florida198 contributionsBeautiful square day and nightBeautiful square with lots going on. While there, a wine tasting festival took place. For just 10 euros could sample regional wines. Music, people watching, surrounded by beautiful buildings, and the best ice cream in Toulouse at Amorino on the corner.Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten August 30, 2024
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Garry W
Okotoks, Canada9 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We stayed at the Crown Plaza hotel. It is on the main square near the Capital building. We went there on our first day in Toulouse and were told to come back at 3 PM as they were not accepting visitors at that time. We returned a 3 PM but were told visitors were not allowed and to return at 9 AM the following day. We returned in the AM the following day and were told they were not accepting visitors for the rest of the day. No one seemed to have any clue as to when they would actually receive visitors. We left Toulouse the next day and did not get to see the inside of the building.
Written September 21, 2022
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Giulia Z
Durham, UK116 contributions
Mar 2022
This is a pretty underrated gem I think! It may not seem obvious you can visit the town hall to see their lovely paintings, but you can, and it's free! You'll be checked at the front entrance - then proceed straight until you get to the iron gate at the other end of the courtyard. The doors will be to your left, and so push them and go upstairs. There is no exhibition, only pamphlets, so go through at your own pace and enjoy the views. The paintings were all down in a medieval Romantic revival style, and are lovely to look at. The special pieces are the pointilism works of Toulouse through the season, which really give you the sense of what it was like to live here in the early 1900s. It was a quick visit but well worth it - something free to do in the city centre!
Written March 29, 2022
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rg2626
Miami, FL198 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Beautiful square with lots going on. While there, a wine tasting festival took place. For just 10 euros could sample regional wines. Music, people watching, surrounded by beautiful buildings, and the best ice cream in Toulouse at Amorino on the corner.
Written August 30, 2024
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Patricia M
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Aug 2023 • Family
Very bad experience, the security lady was either racist (for not being French) or very unprofessional. After seeing people entering the capitol, we asked if we could pass and he told us that we had to turn around, when there was no other way to enter. We were stunned when people kept coming in one after another. Therefore, we finally passed by imitating what the rest were doing and the woman gave us a very bad look. We don't know if she was lazy and didn't want to explain it to us because she didn't speak French or if she was simply racist towards foreigners, in any case very bad professional and very bad experience. Otherwise it is worth the visit.
Written August 4, 2023
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mrc282
World9,476 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
toulouse is beautiful in the fall, and especially when walking along the river front.
at some point, you will end up at le capitole, which is the bustling central square. at the moment, there appears to be a set up for christmas market
half day is sufficient to walk around the city
at some point, you will end up at le capitole, which is the bustling central square. at the moment, there appears to be a set up for christmas market
half day is sufficient to walk around the city
Written November 15, 2023
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Miranda R
Sunshine Coast, Australia253 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Geeat art wirk and architecture. The ceiling and wall paintings were sensational as was the installed art. It doesn’t take long to see it all- well worth a visit and if you are an art lover take your time. No headphones for English speakers
Written June 25, 2022
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Cook And Drink
Amsterdam, The Netherlands16 contributions
May 2022
In Toulouse City Hall you'll find three beautifully decorated rooms, with paintings and statues. Admission is free. We loved the enormous wall paintings by Henri Martin especially.
Written May 24, 2022
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David D
Moret-sur-loing, France15 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Good Christmas atmosphere, the sun and more, it’s just happiness..
When it comes to meals, that’s the kata.. Aligo without sausage? %&@#, it's having fries without burgers.. You buy the Aligo for 12 euros, and sausages for 4 euros, 20 minutes of waiting x 2, or 40 minutes minimum.. I salute the meal organization.. 😵, the chalets are too small Sorry, we still have the burger or the duck sandwich.. 20 minutes of waiting.. Lol
Maybe plan your plate...
Too bad for this bad rating..
When it comes to meals, that’s the kata.. Aligo without sausage? %&@#, it's having fries without burgers.. You buy the Aligo for 12 euros, and sausages for 4 euros, 20 minutes of waiting x 2, or 40 minutes minimum.. I salute the meal organization.. 😵, the chalets are too small Sorry, we still have the burger or the duck sandwich.. 20 minutes of waiting.. Lol
Maybe plan your plate...
Too bad for this bad rating..
Written December 16, 2023
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nancy k
Bedford, TX9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Le Capitole anchors a huge plaza in Toulouse. It's a municipal building and therefore not always accessible. We noticed the giant door ajar on our recent stop in Toulouse and so we ventured inside and were rewarded the most fantastic self-guided tour of this majestic and beautifully decorated building. Once inside , you can wander from huge salon to another admiring the beautiful murals painted for the spaces in the last century. Some are Impressionistic ( reminds of George Suerat) and some are flamboyantly baroque : all are beautiful and worth admiring. Bonus...it's totally FREE to wander around and the surrounding streets are filled with cafes and strolling/shopping. It's a great area to visit.
Written July 4, 2023
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Júlia
Barcelona, Spain655 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Beautiful building, very well preserved and illuminated especially at night. It houses bureaucratic offices and an important exhibition of paintings. Admission is free and it takes approximately 40 minutes to see it.
Written August 12, 2023
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Cosa si può fare ? Si possono visitare in questo periodo le stanze del palazzo o altro ?
Consigli
Grazie anticipatamente a tutti
Written August 23, 2019
He leido por ahi que en esta plaza ponen un mercadillo algunos dias de la semana, alguien sabe dias y horarios? Muchas gracias!
Written June 18, 2018
I too was a tourist and simply don't know the answer to your question. Helas….
Written June 18, 2018
Have been in Toulouse for 6 days. Every day we go to visit le capitol and the security guys say closed. Come back tomorrow at 9 a.m. We have been every week day at 9 a.m to be told sorry closed. Not so lucky to have visited. Toulouse we have
loved.
Written June 15, 2018
I also wasn't lucky to visit the Capitol.
I went to the squere in the evening to see the paintings on the walls inside through the windows.
Written June 20, 2018
Je cherche un bon restaurant près de la place du Capitole
Written January 5, 2018
yo comi en las proximidades no en la misma plaza y había cantidad de establecimientos. Hay una plaza cercana muy bonita e ideal para comer.
Written January 8, 2018
Would you know if there are public toilets available at the Christmas Market?
Written November 22, 2017
Sorry Linda, I cannot help u as I never did it BUT I can imagine the organization to think about it positively...
Written November 22, 2017
vorrei conoscere gli orari e legiornate disponibili per visitare la sala principale del Campidoglio a Tolosa grazie
Written March 21, 2017
ciao, che ne dite della piazza la sera? è raccomandabile o no? sto decidendo se affittare un appartamento li oppure no, grazie mille.
Written August 23, 2016
La zona di sera è tranquilla. Si popola di giovani a tutte le ore. La zona un po' così così è nei pressi della stazione. La pizza che più si avvicina a quella napoletana la puoi prendere alla pizzeria L'Artisanale che si trova nella omonima zona oltre la stazione ferroviaria ed un po' distante da Place du Capitol.
Written August 27, 2016
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