The Hôtel Dumay in Toulouse is a fine example of Renaissance architecture, built in the 16th century by Antoine Dumay, a wealthy physician of the city. Its elegant façade and harmonious proportions reflect the prosperity of Toulouse during the pastel trade era, when merchants and professionals commissioned grand residences to display their status. Today, the mansion houses the Musée du Vieux Toulouse, dedicated to preserving and presenting the city’s history. Visitors can explore collections of paintings, maps, manuscripts, and everyday objects that trace Toulouse’s evolution across centuries. The museum offers a fascinating journey through local heritage, from medieval traditions to modern transformations, all within the refined atmosphere of this historic residence. The Hôtel Dumay thus stands as both an architectural jewel and a cultural landmark, embodying the legacy and identity of Toulouse.
Toulouse FranceHôtel Dumay is located at 7 Rue du May (or Rue Dumay) in the heart of Toulouse's historic center, a Renaissance hôtel particulier from the late 16th century now housing the Musée du Vieux Toulouse, just steps from Place du Capitole and near Esquirol or Capitole metro stations. Nearby, visitors can explore the grand Place du Capitole with its shops and cafés, the Bemberg Foundation at Hôtel d'Assézat art museum, the Musée des Augustins, and the Garonne River promenade, blending architectural heritage with cultural sites and vibrant pedestrian streets in the pink-brick city.
Musée des Augustins
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Muséum de Toulouse
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Musée Saint-Raymond
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Musée Aeroscopia
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Cité de l’Espace
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Musée Georges Labit
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Musée du Vieux Toulouse
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Musée départemental de la Résistance & de la Déportation
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Musée de l'Histoire de la Médecine
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Musée Paul-Dupuy
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Opéra National du Capitole
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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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Basilica of Saint-Sernin
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Couvent des Jacobins
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Notre-Dame du Taur Church
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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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