The Basilica of Saint‑Sernin in Toulouse is one of Europe’s greatest Romanesque monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, it was dedicated to Saint Saturnin, the city’s first bishop and martyr. Its vast brick and stone structure, crowned by an octagonal bell tower, dominates the skyline and reflects the grandeur of medieval architecture. Inside, visitors are struck by the soaring nave, intricate capitals, and the remarkable collection of relics that made the basilica a major stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The harmony of its proportions and the richness of its sculptural decoration embody the spiritual and artistic vitality of medieval Toulouse. Today, Saint‑Sernin remains both a place of worship and a cultural treasure, admired for its historical significance and timeless beauty.
Toulouse FranceThe Basilica of Saint-Sernin is located at Place Saint-Sernin in the heart of Toulouse's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Europe's largest Romanesque church, easily reached by metro at Capitole or Jeanne d’Arc stations just a 10-minute walk away. Nearby, visitors can explore the vibrant Place du Capitole with its grand city hall and shops, the pedestrian Rue Saint-Rome lined with cafés, the Musée des Augustins art museum, and the Garonne River promenade leading to Pont Neuf, blending spiritual heritage with lively urban attractions and dining.
Musée des Augustins
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Muséum de Toulouse
Toulouse
Musée Saint-Raymond
Toulouse
Musée Aeroscopia
Toulouse
Cité de l’Espace
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Musée Georges Labit
Toulouse
Musée du Vieux Toulouse
Toulouse
Musée départemental de la Résistance & de la Déportation
Toulouse
Musée de l'Histoire de la Médecine
Toulouse
Musée Paul-Dupuy
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Opéra National du Capitole
Toulouse
Théâtre de la Cité
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Théâtre Garonne
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Théâtre Sorano
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héâtre du Pavé
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Théâtre de Poche Graslin
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Théâtre des Mazades
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Théâtre du Grand Rond
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Théâtre de la Violette
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Ixiart Gallery
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In Arte Veritas
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Galerie 21 Toulouse/Salin
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Edouard GALLERY
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Sourillan International
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Cortade'Art
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Hôtel d'Assézat
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Château de la Reynerie
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Château de Mirail
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Flambère's Castle
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Couvent des Jacobins
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Notre-Dame du Taur Church
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Hôtel Dumay
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Pont Neuf Toulouse
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Donjon du Capitole
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Hôtel de Bernuy
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Jardin des Plantes Toulouse
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Jardin Compans‑Caffarelli
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Jardin Royal
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Parc de Reynerie
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Parc de la Maourine
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Observatoire de Jolimont
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Belvédère de Pech‑David
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Place du Capitole
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Les Abattoirs
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