Place du Capitole & Capitole de Toulouse
Capitole de Toulouse
The heart of Toulouse. The Capitole, a town hall that doubles as an opera house with a pink-brick facade, has a Hall of Illustrious Men with murals that can be visited free of charge.
Place du Capitole is the largest square in Toulouse. On its east side stands the Capitole, a town hall roughly 135 metres long that was completed in the 18th century. Its facade of pink brick and white stone is accented by eight marble columns. It is also home to the Opera National du Capitole de Toulouse. Inside, the Hall of Illustrious Men (Salle des Illustres) is decorated with large murals from the late 19th century, and it is free to visit on weekdays. The square’s paving features Occitan crosses, and the lighting at night is especially beautiful. The surrounding area has pedestrian streets and cafés. Take metro line A to Capitole station, and you are there.
Opening hours
Hall of Fame approx. 10:00–19:00 (closed during city events)
Nearby sights
- Couvent des Jacobins
- Marché Victor Hugo
- Musée Saint-Raymond
- Basilica of Saint-Sernin
- Hôtel d'Assézat & Fondation Bemberg
- Musée des Augustins
- Quai de la Daurade & Notre-Dame de la Daurade
- Pont Neuf, Toulouse