The entrance of the gourmet hall of Toulouse by night . In this Hall, which is a true complex, you can enjoy world cuisine -, participate in many sports activities, rent coworking or meeting rooms, and even watch a show or a movie at the cinema. Many events are also regularly organized there. A little history : Everything began in 1972, when the " Convention " established an artillery park in Toulouse to meet the needs of the Army of the Pyrenees. This site was called the " Polygone " and was used as a firing range for testing, as well as for few training by the artillery school, which built a few structures there before 1840. IN 1875, the " Arsenal" expanded and established a loading workshop outside the city on the grounds of the " Polygone ". Gradually, the cartridge ans shell casing workshops of the " Arsenal " were transfered to the " Polygone ", a military site located to the west of Toulouse. During the First World War, 15 000 people worked in these halls, most of them women !!!. Between the two wars, the site expanded with the construction of two new buildings . From 1939 and 1940, production tripled. In 1942, weapons manufacturing resumed under German occupation . In 1975, 10 hectares of land were given to the city of Toulouse. In 2010 and 2011, the site was decontaminated . Because as early as 2006, the city conseil planned to cerated an eco-district . The project is vast, located near the ZENITH, Toulouse's concert hall . It welcomed its first residents in 2015 . Two remarkable phases of redevelopment took place on this site. Indeed, the site evolved from a shooting range to weapon manufacturing, and today has become a complex dedicated to cuisine, sports, and culture.....a vibrant, human-centered place for wonderful interactions. The concept : inside the gourmet hall, when you can eat the food of the all world . There are many stalls where you serve yourself, pay, and then go enjoy your dishes peacefully at one of the tables available in this magnificent hall full of history. It seems to me that this type of food hall first appeared in Lisbon, Portugal . Now, there are food hall in most cities around the world. The halls, with a long of 190 meters, will offer you numerous services. " The Market Square " : The central square where numerous events and activities are organized . On 3 000M2, you can taste regional food, as well as food from all over the world. There are 25 foods stands, numerous bars and even a cooking school !!! . At the beginning, I must say that, I thought the price was expensive for the service offered. But if you ever visit Toulouse, it's a place you definitely shouldn't miss . Indeed, the food offering have diversified, and the quality has improved. The partucularities of the Toulouse food halls : A relaxation space to have a drink in a jungle street art atmosphere . In this very special space, you can have a drink at one of the two lively bars located there. Around the market square, there is a charity thrift store : On the forecourt of the hall, events are organized : Notably there are designer market. Sport activities. music events. many other things. A COWORKING Space : On a area of 1 300M2, 150 workstations, meeting rooms and training romms are avaible to businesses. A Jungle area : An area with urban jungle-style street art decoration, featuring bars and banana trees . When you exit the dining area, there is a space where you will find two bars. The decor is inspired by the " urban jungle " and offers a friendly relaxation aera. The sport area : For me, this is the greatest curiosity of the Toulouse food halls. Indeed, in a large space, you will be offered a variety of different sports activities. You there, you will find squash, theater, climbing, dance, fitness, yoga, choir, circus, and many other activities. Often special sports events are often organized there. A performance hall by the name of " LA CABANA " : It was inaugurated in 2024 and offers a very diverse program, concerts, shows, club nights, dance, comedy, conferences.... It capacity ranges from 450 and 750 seats. It is a remarkable complement to the food hall . The upcoming opening of a cinema : In the second building, the Cartoucherie complex will be enhanced by the addition of a cinema starting in October 2025. It will be named : " Véo Cinéma de la Cartoucherie ". It will consist of 4 screening rooms a total of 380 seats and will carry a dual label : Young Audience and Art House " . CONCLUSION : If you ever visit Toulouse, I highly recommended visiting " Les Halles de la Cartoucherie " . It is directly accessible by tram. You will have an unforgettable time there !!! . That's all for toady my friends. I wish you an enjoy reading. Welcome in Toulouse. The blog from Toulouse. Greetings, Franck . Adress : 10 Place de la charte des libertés communales 31 300 Toulouse. Website : https://halle-cartoucherie.fr Facebook : Les Halles de la Cartoucherie Instagram : leshallesdelacartoucherie BONUS PHOTOS : BONUS PHOTOS : BONUS PHOTOS : BONUS VIDEO : Video showing the lively atmosphere of people enjoying world cuisine dishes in the food halls of Toulouse. We can say that the atmosphere becomes more and more festive as the night goes on. Climbing competition night with electronic music. that evening, there was a DJ night to accompany the climbers. Two players are playing on a Squash court . Street Art Video .

The typical pastry of Toulouse. It find this origine in the Antiquity and in a folk festival of Toulouse, of the same name !!! . A little history : The folk festival : It originate from Ancient Rome. It a folk festival that takes place every summer for several days in the streets and gardens of Toulouse. In Roman times, it was a festival of the dead held in the month of March. The people of Toulouse would go to the city's necropolis to honor the dead and make offerings to the gods. In the Middle Ages, the festivities, taken over by the Church turned it into a celebration of forgiveness. In the XVIth. and XVIIth. centuries, it became associated with kermesse, a social class festival. It took place during the Lent festivities, mainly in the suburbs of Toulouse. The festival includes dances, and a fait with merchants selling dried fruits . In XVIIIth. century, the religions aspect disappeared. The " Fénétra " took the form of a festive procession with games and street performances. It culminates in a large meal family where the traditional cake, " the Fénétra " is served. In the XXth. century, the festival disappeared completely due the rise of the carnival and the Second World War. Today , ans since 1963, thanks to the city hall, this festival has been revived. It consists of a folkloric parade with traditional costumes and music. It took place in various locations around the city, during the last weekend of June until the 1st. of July. It begins with a sung mass, a large open-air ball with the major of Toulouse, and famous cake: the " Fénétra " . The cake : the " Fénétra " : This recipe also dates back to the Gallo-Roman period. This cake was consumed during the local festival of the dead in the month of March : Les FERETRALIA !!! . The recipe has endured through the centuries. In the XVIIIth. and the XIXth. centuries, the festive family meals of the people of Toulouse often included the " Fénétra " , which could be eaten over several days. Unfortunately, its popularity has declined since the XXth. century. It seems that everyone has forgotten their traditional cake from the Pink City !!! . Wouldn't it be time to take an interest in it again ? The recipe of the cake " Fénétra " : The pastry in the famous tea room of Toulouse names : Conté house " . It has always been presented as a " travel cake " . It consists of a sweet pastry filled with apricot jam and cubes of candied lemon, all covered with an almond mousseline cream. WHere to taste the cake, the " Fénétra " ,, in Toulouse : " La Maison Conté " . "/" Four generations of pastry chefs have succeeded one another in Toulouse over the past 80 years. It was in 1938 that the " Conté pastry shop " settled into a building with medieval architecture on the " rue Croix-Baragnon " . In 1993 , other members of the family took over the business. They moved the production to the basement and opened a tearoom on the same street . The pastry workshop employs 20 people. In the future, " La Maison Conté " establishment plans to open a laboratory in order to both individuals and professionals. That's all for today my friends. If you ever come to Toulouse, don't hesitate for a moment to go and taste this cake full of history !!! . For the people of Toulouse, it might be time to pay attention to this cake from our region !!!. Adress of the pastry " Maison Conté " : 37, rue Croix-Baragnon 31 000 Toulouse. Website : https://pâtisserieconte.com Phone : 05 61 52 06 73 BONUS VIDEO :

The Toulouse heritage Studies Library in Art Deco architectural style seen from above. Introduction : This Art Deco building remarkable. As you know, I love everything from that area . When I was a law student, I used to go and study in this magnificent place. What if we went together to explore it ? A little history : It came into being because, during the interwar period, France and therefore Toulouse, was very behind in building libraries. The one in Toulouse, which was municipal and dated from the 18th. century, was located in the current " Pierre de Fermat " College. It is one of the most beautiful Art Deco building in the city !!!. It was built in 1932 by " François Galabert " , the chief architect . It was inaugurated in 1935. The history of the building : The architect " François Galabert " was inspired by two libraries to deliver this architectural masterpiece !!! . The one in Paris, the " Sainte-Geneviève Library, and the one in Reims, the art Deco-style Carnegie Library ". The façade features a very geometric style, characteristic of Art Deco architecture. Notably, the windows with their orthogonal patterns typical of tis architectural style stand out. However, the use of concrete and the choice of a flat roof are modern decision. This splendid palace of ideas dedicated to reading has been listed as a historical monument since December 7, 1994. The Art Deco building : Exterior decor : The layout of the building is functional. Indeed is a space for internal services, one for the public, and one for the preservation of the collections. A design competition took place for the building's decoration between the architect and the decorator. Ultimately, " Montoriol " prevailed, and the library offers us truly remarkable decor. The decor evokes books, reading, study, the arts and sciences. On one of the frescoes and the frieze, there is a truly magnificent representation of Apollo. Many decors signed by " Georges Virebent " can be seen, notably featuring representations of the city's ornaments. The bronze door is truly remarkable and monumental, and it is the work of the decorator " Montoriol " . There are also numerous sculpted friezes, which represent all the ages of humanity. They stretch over about sixty meters in length and meters in height. Finally, the presence of " ", signed by " Henri Parayre ", a Toulouse architect, is noticeable. One can admire a truly remarkable mosaic floor, a testament to the Art Deco style. Interior Decor : The Hall : It has majestic proportions. The floor is adorned with mosaic tiling. In the second hall, the stained glass window titled " The Education of Children " was cerated by " André Rapp ", a master glassmaker. It features the city's coat of arms, with the " Saint-Sernin " basilica in the background. In this same hall, there is also a painting by " Edouard Bouillère " . It depicts a remarkable landscaper titled " The joy of reading " . It shows a woman reading, surrounded her children !!! . The main reading room : The magnificent and grand interior, showcasing all the definitions features of the Art Deco architectural style, of the main hall of the Toulouse Library of Heritage and Research. It is the room not to be missed in this splendid library. Its dimensions are remarkable. It spans over one thousand square meters !!! . The wall is 1à meters high and covered with marble panels. The start feature of the room is the doom which stands 14 meters high. It is made of concrete with colored glass forming a rose window pattern. The light is very important in this library. That's why there are two large skylights in the ceiling, six wide side windows, and fifteen smaller ones. The later is placed under the protection of Apollon the Greek god of the light. He is depicted in a fresco with his lyre. There are also cooper laurel wreaths, symbols of excellence !!! . The furniture and flooring are contemporary. The fresco " La Parnasse occitan " : The mural, composed of three panels and notably featuring Apollo with his lyre, in the main reading room of the Library. It is the work of the artist " Marc Saint-Sains ", who made numerous trips to Italy to learn the techniques needed to create his pieces. it consists of three frescoes. In the center, seven poets are depicted, along with Apollo and the Toulouse born poet "Pierre Frayssinet " . The left panel depicts the nine muses, patrons of song and science. The right panel is dedicated to southern artists. The collections : This remarkable Art Deco palace houses 150 000 rare and precious books. AN additional 250 000 books from 1900 onwards and 6 000 newspapers from the reading room are included. Indeed, in the regional room, there are 60 000 books, newspapers, and magazines. Hello my friends, that's all for today. If you ever visit Toulouse, I believe there's no hesitation possible. This Art Deco style library is worth a visit !!! . You won't be disappointed !!! . Welcome in Toulouse. The blog from Toulouse. Greetings, Franck. Adress : 1, rue du Périgord 3100 Toulouse. BONUS PHOTOS OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY : BONUS PHOTOS INSIDE THE LIBRARY : BONUS VIDEOS :

The Toulouse blog has gone mad it's talking to you about a clock. But if you take a closer look, you'll see that this is quite unusual !!! . Introduction : Today, we are going to talk about the Haussmann architectural style.Às you may know by now, Toulouse has a significant heritage of this style, just Bordeaux and Paris . Today, we are going to talk about something curious. I'm going to show you a building with a beautiful and quite unusual clock at the top. Question of the day : What time is it in Toulouse ? A little history: Why this type of clock ? It's a legitimate question to ask. By the end of the 19th. century, capitalism was at its peak. Another interesting fact is : this building has always been occupied by a bank. As the saying goes : Time is money ...... The merchant bourgeoisie needed a precise system of measurement. This clock symbolizes the continous flow of work and money-24 hours a day !!! . In short, this this distinctive clock was reserved for a privileged population. The building : This Haussmann-style building features all the hallmark decorative elements : large picture windows, a slate dome, a rounded façade, and wrought-iron balconies . The clock is located a splendid Haussmannian palace built during the " Belle Époque " , the clock stands as a striking feature. It is one of the most beautiful buildings on our shopping street, " Rue Alsace Lorraine " . It has all the feature of Haussmannian architecture. It was built with white stone, featuring a splendid cornice, a slate roof, and large picture windows. Finally, it features a grand rounded shape , typical of Haussmannian architecture. It also boasts truly remarkable wrought-iron balconies. TheClock: Here is the magnificent clock with its unique 24-hour dial. Yet another proof taht toulouse is a city worth visiting. First of all, many residents of Toulouse have never looked up to admire this magnificent clock. Furthermore, it is unique, as there are only two in France : one in Toulouse and the other in the city of " Auxerre " . To read the time on this clock, you really have to think carefully, indeed, it doesn't show 1é hours but 24 hours !!! . It is newer than the building. it is less than 50 years old. We owe it on a man, " Hervé Laumaillé ", who had family business that made cloks and operated a foundry. It was his soon " Vincent", who took over the family business ans restored it is 1985. The principle of this clock is that hand never passed the same spot twice. To achieve this, a gear must be added between the minute and hour mechanisms. As the result, the hand turns more slowly !!! . CONCLUSION: You could say that Toulouse has a one-of-a-kind clock in France !!! . " Vincent Laumaillé " has restored clocks in iconic pales such as : The iconic clock of the " Château de Versailles. The one at the " Louvre " . The " Château s-de Chenonceau's clock. The one at " Fontevraud Abbey . Nowdays, it should be noted that this type of clock in found in the fields of space and military !!! . There you have it, my friends, that's all for today. Another good reason to come visit Toulouse. What time is it now ? Already 2 PM-I'll leave you now... I have an important appointment. Welcome in Toulouse. The blog from Toulouse. Greetings , Franck. Address : 59, rue Alsace Lorraien 3& 000 Toulouse. BONUS VIDEO : Below this video, you can see the building that feature the unusual 24-hour_another magnificent Art Deco-style building.

The contemporary museum of Toulouse name : The musée des Abattoirs. Here used to be the municipal town, where blood ice flowed. And today, it's a place dedicated to art. What a magnificent transformation. INTRODUCTION : Today in this post, the Toulouse blog will be talking about art-especially contemporary art !. Indeed, I'm going to introduce you to our city's contemporary art museum : Le musée des Abattoirs !!! . A LITTLE HISTORY : An ancient photo of the contemporary museum of Toulouse, where the blood flowed in the past . It's worth that this building has undergone a remarkable transformation . In fact, it used to be a slaughterhouse-hence the name where blood was everywhere !!!. Nowadays, it has become a place dedicated to art !!! . The original building was constructed in 1825 by the Toulouse-based architect " Urbain Vitry " . He designed a basilica-style building with symmetrical layout and neoclassical architecture. Animal slaughter activities came to an end in 1988. The building was listed as a historic monument in 1990. In 1995, a project was approved by the city council to trasform the site into our city's contemporary art museum. It opened its doors in 2000. The Collections : They are showcased by the building's highly successful renovation. The museum holds no fewer than 4 000 works and objects. This place is truly unique. With a change in management, the collections on display have become quite remarkable. We've had the chance to admire works by " NIKKI DE SAINT-PHALLE and GIACOMETTI " !. There are always permanent and temporary collections, as well as a library, workshops, an auditorium, a bookstore, and even a restaurant-making this museum a true living space !!!. A must visit palce next to the museum : The " Raymond IV " Garden : It is very pleasant and will charm both children and adults. Indeed, for children, there is a carousel and playgrounds. For the adults, you can admire the old medieval ramparts of Toulouse, beautifully restored. It' s a perfect place for relaxing, reading, taking a nap, and much more !!! . The pop-up Guiguette called : " Buvette A n'en donné-Guinguette " : This guinguette is open throughout the beautiful season, from early May to late October. It enjoys a particularly appealing location !!! . Indeed, you'll have a breathtaking view of the Garonne River and the historic city of Toulouse !!! . You can take a footbridge that offers a view of the waterfall formed by the Garonne at this spot. The footbridge will lead you to " The Quai de L'Exil des Répiblicains Espagnols " , the former neighborhood where Spanish refugees fled Franco's regime !!! . This Guinguette is open from 11 a.m to 10:30 p.m . That's all today, my friends !!!. If you ever come to visit Toulouse, be sure to explore this museum- not only for its stunning exhibitions, but also for its rich and fascinating history !!!. Welcome in Toulouse. The blog from Toulouse. Greetings , Franck. Address : 76 , allée Charles de fitte 31 300 Toulouse. Website : httos:// www.lesabattoirs.org BONUS PHOTOS INSIDE THE MUSEUM : BONUS VIDEO OF THE DOCK OF THE SPANISH REPUBLICAN REFUGEES : BONUS PHOTOS OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES ON THE DOCK OF THE SPANISH REPUBLICAN REFUGEES : On this video , you'll discover the magnificent renovation of the Contemporary Aer Museum of Toulouse. It is built in the typical Toulouse style, with beautiful arches on the ceiling. BONUS VIDEO OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM : On this video you can discover the outside of the Contemporary Art Museum of Toulouse. You can discover the principal buildings of this complex .

This is a lively yet peaceful green space, where you'll find many large and beautiful terraces. In this post, I 'm going to introduce you to Place Saint-Georges in Toulouse. It is interesting on two levels !!! . At first of all, it has a remarkable architectural past, rich in history. And above all, it's the place in Toulouse where people love to come for a drink or a meal on a terrace when the weather is nice . A little istory : In the entrance to the square , on the façade of a building, you'll find a map of the square and its surrounding neighborhood. It was built in the shape of a pentagon. Throughout its history, the square has changed names many times. Originally, it was named " Saint-Georges " because there was a chapel dedicated to him at its center. In 1808, the square was demolished, and during the French Revolution, it was renamed " CALAS " . Indeed, the man who bore that name was sentenced to death following a criminal case that gained national attention. He was executed on this very square. It was the city council that, in 1941, restored the name " Place Saint-Georges " . Today, one of its main assets it that it has only a single traffic lane. In fact, the south and north sides ae completely pedestrian, making the square calm and shaded. The History of Place Saint-Goerges Trough the Centuries : Middle Ages : In the 13th.century, there was indeed a chapel named " Saint-Georges " , which was later destroyed. Even at that time, the square was already one fo the Toulouse's major commercial hubs, as a large wine market was held around nearly its entire perimeter. This explains why most of the houses belonged to innkeepers, tavern owners, bakers, and a few members of the bourgeoisie. The Modrn Period : It was a gathering place for major public events, especially popular during the Carnival season leading up to Lent. In the 17th. century, it became the site for punishments and public executions. A stone scaffold was built for this purpose. In the 19th. century, the square became more popular and working-class fewer bourgeois residents. In the 18th. century, construction work was carried out that gave the square its current shape. Throughout that century, its commercial role grew stronger, as many different markets were held there over time. It was during the French Revolution that the square lost all of its religious function. What not to miss at Place Saint-Georges : The " Lafage " mansion : This beautiful townhouse is located on the square. It's built of brick and white stone, ans features truly remarkable ornamentation. The plans were drawn up in 1747 to make it the residence of a bourgeois named " Henri-Joseph Lafage ". This classical architecture is characteristic of the first half of the 18th. century. The façade facing the square is grand and impressive. It features 13 bays across two stories, crowned by a triangular pediment above the ground floor. The façade is adorned with sculpted statues representing the gods Apollo, Neptune, and mars. The other buildings reflect the architectural history of Toulouse, forming a kind of patchwork : There are many buildings on the square made of terracotta bricks, which were built by wealthy bourgeois families. There are buildings typical of Toulouse architecture made of terracotta bricks. These expensive-to-built buildings were reserved for bourgeois families. Many buildings constructed with wooden overhangs typical of the Middle Ages is present on the square. Many half-timbered-buildings, constructed using wooden framework, date back to the Middle Ages. They were intended for the middle classes, as their construction was less expensive. The problem was that they were often threatened by violent fires. There is a building in the Art Deco architectural style on the square. This building fully embodies the Art Deco style and is located on the square. Indeed, one can notice large bay windows, balconies with wrought iron railings, and rounded shaped. It is also built with mix of stone and brick. " Jean-Calas square " : Large playground for children is located on the square with a dragon high 12 meters. This is where you'll a brand-new playground for children, inaugurated in 2021, featuring in 12-meterhigh dragon. Indeed, the atmosphere of the square is very family-friendly. The good restaurants and bars recommended by the Toulouse blog : The three establishments named " Monsieur Georges " : The original restaurant : The main restaurant with its beautiful terrace, located in a building typical of Toulouse. It is the one that has been on the square since the very beginning, for many years. You can eat all kinds of dishes there, local or not, either inside or on the beautiful shaded terrace. The quality-price ratio is good, and the portions are generous. The staff, for their part, are very professional. At the left corner, you will find a quality fast-food option. To the right of the main restaurants is " Monsieur Georges Rôtisserie " , where you can enjoy grilled meats with plenty of chicken on the menu. Of course, you can come and have a drink at any time of the day on one of the beautiful terraces of these establishments !!! . The rotisserie, where you can enjoy grilled meats, has a lovely and is also located in a building typical of Toulouse. The restaurant " by Émile " : A gourmet restaurant located on the square with a very charming small terrace. This restaurant is simply excellent. If you want to treat yourself, go dine at this high-quality, refined establishment with very professional staff. On the menu, you 'll find only dishes prepared with fresh ingredients from the nearby "Carmes " covered market. Do you want to eat the famous Cassoulet ....This place serves one of the best in Toulouse. In summer, a small terrace is there to welcome you. The Café/restaurant named FRIDA : This Café was taken over recently. It has beautiful decor and is also located on this very family-friendly square. It was taken over recently and features clean, carefully designed decor. The staff is very friendly and attentive, and there's a beautiful terrace where you can enjoy fresh, quality cuisine at a reasonable price. The Bar/Restaurant named " The WALLACE " : A very good bar-restaurant located on the square, which takes on a festive atmosphere in the evening. It 's a true Toulouse institution, visited by many generations of locals. You can enjoy a meal or a drink on the establishment's beautiful and spacious terrace. In the evening, the atmosphere becomes livelier....a heads-up for the dancers and partygoers !!! . The tearoom named " Au Jardin des Thés " : excellent tearoom on this square located in a typical Toulouse building. This tearoom is a tearoom not to be missed. The cakes are excellent and generously portioned. You can enjoy them on a very beautiful terrace. I highly recommend this establishment !!! . That's all for today my friends . Now you know where to go in Toulouse to have a drink or a meal in a peaceful, history-filled setting !!! . Welcome in Toulouse. The blog from Toulouse. Greetings , Franck. Adresse : Place Saint-Goerges 31 000 Toulouse. BONUS VIDEOS : A beautiful flower-covered façade is located on the square. A video of the amazing ans spacious terraces available to you on this square. BONUS PHOTOS : Magnificent aerial view of Place Saint-Georges and its neighborhood, especially with all the tiled rooftops....Splendid !!! . Aerial views of Place Saint-Georges and the rooftops of the neighborhood the snow-sights we may no longer witness due to climate change.

The magnificent inner courtyard of this private mansion in Toulouse. INTRODUCTION : A carriage passes in front of this private mansion, whose construction is truly remarkable in the historic center of Toulouse. It is the legacy of the woad trade, which brought about our city's golden age in the 16 th. century. Its construction was made possible by the succession of many wealthy families. Today, it houses the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Toulouse. The history of the private mansion in Toulouse, The story of a succession of several families : Plaque indicating that the Hôtel d'Espie currently houses the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Toulouse. In 1750, the Count of Espie, whose father had made a great fortune in Portugal, bought the dilapidated "Aussargues private mansion" and set about building the current mansion based on the plans by " Labat de Saviganc" . Unfortunately, due to the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the count lost his entire fortune and had to sell the private mansion to the "Marquis de Chalvet Sénéchal" of Toulouse, who completed its construction !!!. "Monsieur de Chavelet" also experienced misfortune due to his passion for painting and the construction of the " Château de Merville", a residence promised to his beloved. At this death in 1772, his son was forced to sell the townhouse. The buyer was an Irishman, "Count Justin Mac Carthy Môr", a direct descendant of the kings of southern Ireland !!! . It was in the mid-19th.century "Franck Courtois de Viçose " purchased. the mansion from the heirs of "Justin Mac Carthy". He belonged to an old Toulouse family whose name appears eight times in the city's capitular records and four times in the Parliament. The architecure of the private mansion " Espie" in Toulouse : Its architecture is made of terracotta bricks, typical of the Toulouse region. This private mansion is remarkable. The Count of Espie, for the construction of this mansion, replaced the ceiling with flat brick vault cemented with plaster. For the attic, the aim was to replace the roof frames with a series of partitions perpendicular to the facade wall !!! . On the street side, the private house has no monumental façade. In the middle of a large wall, a tall carriage entrance, simply adorned with a heavily bearded head, opens at an angle to facilitate the entry of carriages into the main courtyard. The entrance is a semicircular space, and opposite it, at the back of the courtyard, stands a tall façade with pediments. Though narrow, it has five windows are so tall that the upper cornice of the first floor reaches the height of a typical two storey house. What particularly draws attention in this courtyard is the section of the rear façade crowned by the pediment. There are three windows on the ground floor and the same number on the first floor, behind which are the main rooms of the private mansion. The windows are framed by pilasters with ionic capitals adorned with garlands on the ground floor, and Corinthian capitals on the first floor. Above each window is a sculpted decorative element. Within these tall openings, the woodwork forms an elegant lattice with small panes. The lateral projecting sections are simple, yet a dignified appearance. CONCLUSION/TO GO FURTHER : Justin count of Mac Carthy, had a strong taste for sciences and letters, and at the end of the 18th. century, he built one of the finest private libraries in Europe within his private mansion. His collection is remarkable for the choice of works, the rarity of editions, and the perfect condition of the buildings. This library contained around a thousand books, many of them unique or vey rare editions. Moreover, the magnificent copy of The Life of the Virgin, the only one of its kind in the world was part of the library's collection. It consisted on 1§ leaves printed on one side only, with woodcut illustrations and explanatory sentences printed in movable type !!! . That's all for today my friends. I'm glad to have introduced you to this remarkable private mansion in Toulouse. Welcome in Toulouse. The blog from Toulouse. Greetings, Franck. Address : 3, rue Mage 31 000 Toulouse.

INTRODUCTION: As you now know, Toulouse is a city built of terracotta bricks, hence its name: " pink city ". But over the centuries, our city has seen the appearance of new architectural trends. Today, I wish show you the art deco architectural courage in Toulouse. But art deco is also an artistic movement that appeared in the 20 armies in the war order. It's the period of the Roaning Twenties, we immerse ourselves in the world of the Great Gasby, with his dresses, his short hair, the cigarette barrels lying down and rolling around in Bugattis. It is also the era of jazz, Carlos Gardel and Greta Garbo. The Décor is characterized by the sobriety of its lines and the richness of the ornamentation. Mosaies were also used in the 1920s for their modern and hygienic side. End of " art mouveau" replaced by " art deco ": This hous built in 1908 by the architect " Marius Pujol " and in new style and as such it is remarkable. It is characterized by a circular window with vertical stone, embrasure and jamb. This type of architecture is characterized by floral exuberance. Adress: 57, allée de Brienne 31 000 Toulouse. Remarkable art deco style buildings in Toulouse: Three art deco style houses and a magnificent building in the Saint-Sernin basilica church district: This remarkable buldings are located on Bernard street, opposite the Saint-Sernin basilica. Here you will find three set back houses built in the 1920s forming a representative ensemble on art deco. Just after its houses, you will discover a magnificent art deco style buildnig. It bears the name of " Bonzom " buiding. It was buit by the architect " Edmond Pilette " between 1919 and 1920. It is art deco style, with its glazed brick decor, it is magnificent mosaic and the geometric patterns of the ironwork, the door and the guardrails. Adress: 13, Saint Bernard street 31 000 Toulouse. Labor exchange building, Place Saint-Sernin: It is a real architectural shock since this building stands right opposite the since basilica : It's the meeting between roman art and art deco. It is charactarized by the general rounding of the facade, the typology used insert into the pediment with the bas relief technique. Also with the initials incorporated into the ironwork of the door " CGT " , a large French union and " BT " labor market. On the typically art deco facade we find bas-reliefs representing all trades. Adress: 19, Place Saint-Sernin 31 000 Toulouse. The study and heritage library : " University library ": It's facade is neoclassical. But the presence of ironwork in the grilles and balconies of bas-reliefs sculpture, proves one again the presence of the art deco style in Toulouse. The sulptures depict ancient scenes and present numerous allegories. We find in particular Ulysses, Apollo and nine muses. We will notice on a ground all around the two statues present at the entrance to the library, a blue mosaic parterre typical of art dco. Outside the library: Inside the library: Adress: 1, Périgord street 31 000 Toulouse. Two remarkable art deco style buildings in Toulouse in the Victor Hugo market district: The " white Bear Hotel " building: It was a Hotel for a travelers, rebuilt between 1939 and 1941 by the architect " Jean Valette " , one of the representatives art deco architecture in Toulouse. Typically art deco, the buiding has a rounded shape, the floors are separated by a wide bands of white plaster, which alternates with brick facings. A Genoese cornice and a roof terrace surmont the building. Adress: 2, Victor Hugo street 31 000 Toulouse. The second art deco style building in the Victor Hugo district: This buiding looks very similar to the buiding described previously. It is charactarized by its rounded shape and has the same characteristies on the advance building. Adress: 3 bis, rue du Rampart Villeneuve 31 000 Toulouse " Benjamun building " . The facade of the old cinema : the " UGC ": Here again architectural shock between this typical art deco facade and the Toulouse terracotta brick buildings. This clever facade built in 1930 by " Robert Armandary " . It has a bay window and its rounded lines are characteristic of art deco. Long in the cinema, this place will become the location os a nationally known Frech departement store offices and a bar with a roof terrace will provide a breathtaking view of Toulouse. Adress: 3, Place du Président Thomas Wilson 31 000 Toulouse. The " NAKACHE " swimming pool and the " Jean Mermoz " room near the Toulouse Stadium: The room : Jean Mermoz. It was built in 1934. The " Jean Mermoz " room is a 1 700 seat event room and is also clearly a art deco style building. We see it especially at the level of the magnificent staircase which overlooks its entrance and with its large windows. The swimming pool : " NAKACHE " . The entrance bears the number of minarets. It is clearly in a decorative style and reminds us of the bow and of a boat. It's dating from 1931. It is the largest open-air pool in Europe. The whole is completed by a central building with a changing room and shower. It is also art deco style with sculptures of " Porayre " and " Manau " and an allegory of sports in gray flamed by " Riollet ". Adress: Esplanade Georges Vallerey et allée Gabriel Biénès 31 000 Toulouse. The " Jausselay " building. This buildind mixes art deco and modern art contrasts with the environment which is very conventional here. Indeed, here the architecture is in the Hausmanian style. It is architect " Léon Jaussely " who is the author and who at the time had built it for the regional daily " La Dépêche du Midi " . This facade is almost a real rublish with drawings evoking journalistic sections, echo, fashion, politics and litterature. All this around the central icon of the woman, Muse and patron. Nowdays, this buiding is occupied by a large Frech telephone group. Adress: 42 bis, Alsace Lorraine street 31 000 Toulouse. List of art deco style buildings and houses in Toulouse: Building in Camille Pujol Street : Toulouse central post office building: 9, Lafayette street 31 000 Toulouse. Building: 1, Avenue Honoré Serres 31 000 Toulouse. Building: boulevard Carnot Toulouse. Building: 2 allée François Verdier and 2, rue de la brasserie 31 000 Toulouse. " Building Thurier ". HLM du Grand Rond: 18, Saint Anne street 31 000 Toulouse. Music kiosk: Place Marius Pinel, by the architect ' Jean Montariol " by 1933. Neo-Basque style house: " Dauban house " , boulevard Deltour, by the architect " David Moretti " in 1933. Shower bath: Saint-Cyprien district 31 100 Toulouse in front of Saint-Cyprien marke Building 66, rue de la Pomme 31 000 Toulouse. Building " Bancal " 54, Bayard street 31 000 Toulouse. Building 36/38 Roquelaine street and Saint-Orens street 31 000 Toulouse. Building " Connexion " 8, Gabriel Péri street 31 000 Toulouse. School and Theater 6/11 avenue Jules Julien 31 400 Toulouse: Building 98, Fénétra street Toulouse: The post office: 1, Charles Camichel street 31 000 Toulouse: Other art deco style houses in Toulouse: Well, that's all for today. I admit I am happy to have made this post because I love this era. I hope you enjoy reading this post as I enjoyed writing it. Welcome in Toulouse. The blog from Toulouse. Greetings Franck.

Hello my Friends, this is Franck from Toulouse Blog. Today, I want to present you two unmissable bars in Toulouse. Wine bar: " le Père Louis ": A magnificent period façade bar..this bar is an institution and an very old wine bar !. The establishment was founded by " Louis Simorre " in 1889. For 115 years, generation of people from Toulouse habe been coming to enjoy an evening aperitif after work. The decor evokes the Garonne river and its bridges and was created by " Paul Almeric" in 1942. Abore the door, you can notice a clock that belong to a customer who, every Thursday, winds it up at 12h10. It is always stuck at that time. Louis Simorre created brevage called " Quinquina " made from caramel and plant substances, which was very successful at the time. Since 1990, the local of etablishment, which was created by Louis Simorre, as well as the interior paintings and bistros, have been classified as historical monuments. The owner of the place will welcome you with their professionalism and extensive knowledege of wines. A Tapas menu is avaible for you to accompagny your wine tasting experience. Le Père Louis by night: Address: 45 Tourneurs Street 31 000 Toulouse. Café Le CONCORDE: If you are looking to enjoy a quiet drink in an etablishment steeped in history at any time of the day, this bar is perfect for you. It dates back to the mid- 19th century. During the Roaring Twenties, it served as a popular dance venve. The local is Art Deco-Style, with painted columns. The famous marquee and its distingued capuchin monkey are classified or protected. You will be welcome by the very ptofessional manager and his great team. Address: 17, Concorde Street 31 000 Toulouse. That all for today. If you will come Toulouse and have a drink in one of these two establishments.....drink it to my health !!! . I wish you a beautiful and peaceful day. Welcome in Toulouse. The blog from Toulouse. Greetings Franck.

It's beautiful to live under the blue sky on the banks go the Garonne in Toulouse !. Hello my friends, this is Franck from Toulouse Blog. Today I will tell you about the oldest bridge in Toulouse that can be described as pharaonic : the " Pont Neuf " . This construction : The best view on the Garonne river, the old beautiful medieval bridge " the Pont Neuf " and the historic city center. It was François 1er in 1541, who authorized the " Capitouls ", the local administrators at the time, to initiate the construction of this bridge. He ordered that it be made of stone and local bricks. A brick factory was specially built for its construction. The Pont Neuf truly is a colossal structure, measuring 230 meters long. Its construction due to financial reasons, took place from 1544 to 1632 , and it has remained intact for over four centuries. It is one of the few medieval bridges still present in France. Louis XIV personality inaugurated the " Pont Neuf " in Toulouse. In the 16th century, a defensive tower with a tiled rool was created on the " Pont Neuf " , along with the addition of six shops for commercial activities. The " Pont Neuf " and the floods of the Garonne : It resisted all the floods, including the one in 1875, which destroyed all the brigdes in the city except for the " Pont Neuf " . Indeed the " Pont Neuf " survived thanks to the presence of special drainage channels, called " degueloirs " , which were designed to allow the passage of the floodwaters during the violent flooding of the Garonne. On the last photo, you can see a red resin sculpture by " James Colomina ", the toulouser artist, who creates his sculptures. She is observing the Garonne river. You can find the post about, " James Colomina " in the Toulouse blog. The old bridge : " le Pont Vieux " : The old piler of the former and first medieval bridge on the Garonne River: " The Vieux Pont ". The " Pont Vieux " is the predecessor of the " Pont Neuf " in Toulouse. It was ordered to be built by count Alphonse-Jourdain in 1130. On the side of the " Hotel-Dieu ", one can notice an arch from the 15th century whose origins date back to the roman era. Indeed, it is a remnant of the " Vieux Pont " . Below, two pillar and two opening were used for boats to deliver supplies to the hospital. In the 12th century, the " Vieux Pont " was indeed a place where punishments were carried out. Al the convicts were locked in a cage and repeatedly plunged into the Garonne. Wenn François 1er decided to construct the " Pont Neuf " , it was its death warrant. It was demolished in 1639. The " Pont Neuf " by night : The "Pont Neuf " is illuminated by an ecological LED lighting system of a very white color. This is allows highlighting the main architectural features on the structure. At night, the " Pont Neuf " is : magical !!! . BONUS PHOTOS : BONUS VIDEO : There are always surprises when strolling along the banks of the Garonne in Toulouse, under a beautiful sky!. My friends , it is all for today. I am proud to have published this post that traces the history of an architectural emblem and a must-visit place in our city. I wish you a beautiful and peaceful day. Welcome in Toulouse. The Blog from Toulouse. Greetings Franck.

Hello my friends, this Franck from Toulouse Blog. Today, we are going to talk about architecture, and more specifically about the arrival of a new architectural style in Toulouse : The Renaissance style. On a beautiful sunny afternoon, I decide to go for a walk again, searching for treasures in the streets of Toulouse. I head towards the Marengo district, not far from Matabiau station. To my great surprise, I stumbled upon two architectural treasures that even I born in Toulouse, did not know existed. I truly believe that upon discovering them, you will definitely feel that Toulouse is a city worth visiting. The two buildings that showcase traces of the Renaissance architectural style in Toulouse: These two buildings were constructed in the 19th century by the architect Virebent. These two constructions mark the return of terracotta brick in Toulouse. But the most importantly, they bring a new architectural style, namely the Renaissance style from the 16th and 17th. centuries. This leads to the exclusion of the neoclassical architectural style, which was previously prevalent in Toulouse. The first building: The first building was constructed by the architect " Virebent " in the early 19th. century. We are departing from the neoclassical architectural style here and embracing the Renaissance style. We are returning to the use of terracotta brick. A magnificent dentil cornice can be observed adorning the flat roof. Many decorative elements embellish the façade, including friezes, faces, and numerous ornemental trimmings. Adress of the building: 1, de Bornier street and 31 Paul-Dupin street 31 500 Toulouse. The second building: The second building features two angels with outspread wings on the façade, accompanied by friezes of Acanthus leaves. The building used to be a factory for architectural ornaments and tile production. After its closure, it served various other purposes. Adress of the building: 27, Colonne street 31 500 Toulouse. Thank you my friends, that's all for today. I hope that these two architectural gems will definitely convince you that Toulouse is a city worth visiting. I wish you a beautiful and peaceful day. Welcome in Toulouse. The Blog from Toulouse. Greetings Franck.

Le musée de " l'Envol des pionniers" . The Toulouse Airmail Museum !. Toulouse is the European capital of aeronautics and even global since we have surpassed Boeing. In fact, the history of Toulouse and aeronautics dates back a long time and I'm going to tell you about it.The takeoff of the pioneers museum opened in 2018. The museum has welcomed 40 000 visitors but currently, I believe there are many more. It was aftre the Second World War that " Pierre Georges Latécoère ", in 1918 created a true aerospace ecosystem that made Toulouse the European capital. The idea was to bring countries, continents, and peoples closer together. Aviators took flight to deliver mail. It was at their own risk and many of them died during these flights. The very first line opened was between Toulouse and Barcelona. The main airline was established in 1925, organizing two trips each year. This line started from Toulouse, made a stopover in Rabat, Morocco, and ended its course in Dakar, Senegal. Another line was opened on the South American continent, but did not have much success. It was in 1920 that " Pierre Georges Latécoère " set up his compagny in Toulouse Montaudran district of Toulouse: 6, Jacqueline Auriol street 31 400 Toulouse. In 1970, after Aeropostale declared bankruptcy, Air France set up its maintenance workshops from 1970 to 2003. Subsequently, Air France built new aircraft maintenance workshops next to Toulouse-Blagnac airport. For the past five years, this district has been under full reconstruction, you can find machines produced by " HALLE La Machine " and " the museums of the pioneers " flight there. ( The Airmail Toulouse Museum ) . In the 1920s, " Pierre Georges Latécoère " constructed hangars covering an area of 700m2, which housed the assembly lines. The museum is located exactly where the factory used to be. On the site, you can observe the presence of a runway. It was from there that the airplanes would take off. The runway is going through some changes and will be transformed into a green space, serving as a promenade for the amazing machines from " Halle la Machine " . Many renowned aviators have contributed to the success of airline routes, and among them, there stand out : Saint-Exupery, Daurat and Mermoz. In 1943, it was " Saint-Exupery " who wrote "Le Petit Prince " ( The Little Prince ), which has become the second most published book in the world after the Bible. The museum: This museum is indeed a success as it is constantly evolving and interactive. It will narrate to you all the achievements of those great aviators of the time. You will discover objects, airplanes, documentaries, and many other things. You can even practice handling an airplane's control stick. There is always: A temporary exhibition: 77 amazing objects. 25 airplane models. a 1,8 km track. 11 interactive devices. A permanent exhibition: This year's is on the entrepreneur, creator of the airmail " Pierre Georges Latécoère ". The Grand balcony Hotel: ( L'hôtel du Grand Balcon ). Upon their return, the aviators had to rest and they always went to the same hotel next to Capitole square, " The Grand Balcony Hotel ", 8/10 Jean-Antoine Romigyuière street 31 000 Toulouse. In 2008, it underwent a major renovation that made it into a 4-star hotel. The classified elements were all restored identically. You can see the most famous aviators in the pictures above. The largest picture shows us " Pierre-Georges Latécoère ". If you can pass by the hotel, why not go for a drink at the bar and admire the entire ground floor or book a room if you can. I can say that I love you so much. It was a suite dedicated to Saint-exupery with a view of the Capitole. it must be a special experience for guests to sleep in Saint-Exupery's old canopy bed, as the suite has been faithfully restored to its original state. Im glad to hear the establishment is warm, calm and offers impeccable service. The Grand Balcony Hotel by night: BONUS PHOTOS: assembly factories. I hoppe you enjoyed sharing the post about the history of these great aviators. If you have any more questions or need assistance in the future, feel free ask. Have a great day! The Blog from Toulouse. Welcome in Toulouse. Greetings Franck.