Monuments to visit Canal du Midi

The hotel de Bernuy is more known today under the name of the high school, which houses it, the Pierre de Fermat high school. Nevertheless, this is the origin of one of the most beautiful hotels in the city, built thanks to the pastel trade in the sixteenth century. It is possible to admire it from Gambetta Street, which leads to the Garonne from the Capitole. The Pastelier Pastelier Jean Bernuy, who became Capitoul in 1533, therefore erected this hotel by Louis Privat in the Renaissance style. Its hexagonal tower is one of the highest in the city.

Toulouse's Roman amphitheater is still the only ancient monument in Toulouse that can be visited in its entirety. Of course, it is necessary to start by visiting the Saint-Raymond Museum, but the visit of this amphitheater located at the tram station in Rome, on the left bank of the Garonne, is also essential. It was built in the vicinity of the century, to host circus games and gladiators until the fourth century.

It was in December 1816 that the third town hall settled at that location, at the time it housed the responsible of the commune but also the prison. During the next century, the building will decay and become unhealthy. At the end of 1919, the town hall moved and took its quarters of General-de-Gaulle, leaving for the building only its door.

In the past, this great iron Christ was installed on the Place de la République, instead of the former place of the Croix de la Mission. In revolutionary events, the work was transported at the Cimetière-Vieux before being definitively installed on the Place Général-Guillaut on June 26, 1994.

Henri IV gives his name to the court which allows to pass from square Charles de Gaulle to the place du Capitole and by which it absolutely must pass to access the Hall of Famous. The king brought additional money to the completion of the court, which runs apart from the municipal building. The Capitouls in exchange made him a statue, as a thank you. Many events took place over the centuries, from the execution of the Duke of Montmorency, who dared to intrigue against the royal power under Louis XIII, to various exhibitions and varied. Attention, access can be closed at the back of the Place du Capitole for security reasons.

After the capture of the city by William IX of Poitiers in 1098, the pink city was surrounded by a new enclosure, presumably along the present great boulevards of Strasbourg, Arcole, Lacrosse and Armand-Duportal. This medieval fortification has recently been the subject of a restoration led by the City Architecture service. Sheltered from the rampart, the gardens were also rehabilitated. They offer 2 600 m ² of lawns and 1 300 shrubs, between the Brienne Canal and the Caffarelli-Caffarelli garden. A place where you can learn more about the history of the city and enjoy a wonderful place to relax and relax.

The history of Marseillan is rich, this vestige of the city is a further proof. This porcheron appeared in 1355 in anticipation of the Black Prince's attack, son of the King of England. It came out of the will of the Bishop of Agde to strengthen the door of Agde. Today the monument retains its shape and part of its original stones.

It is the native home of Achille Maffre de Baugé (1855-1928). A friend of Frédéric Mistral, his life was tumultuous and adventurous.

Featuring a bar, this red velvet-clad venue offers a varied program of concerts and comedy shows. Le Rex also offers privatization services for special events.