Toulouse Cathedral
Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Toulouse
A cathedral that took five centuries to build, with a Romanesque nave and a Gothic choir joined in an offset arrangement that is very unusual.
Saint-Étienne Cathedral began construction in the 11th century and was still not finished as planned in the 17th century. As a result, its single Southern Gothic nave and tall Northern Gothic choir are offset from one another, giving the exterior an unusual asymmetrical shape. Inside, there are fine stained-glass windows and a 17th-century carved wooden choir. The square in front has Toulouse's oldest fountain. Entry is free. The cathedral is on the east side of the old town and can be combined with the Musée des Augustins and the botanical garden.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Musée des Augustins
- Muséum de Toulouse & Jardin des Plantes
- Marché Victor Hugo
- Place du Capitole & Capitole de Toulouse
- Hôtel d'Assézat & Fondation Bemberg
- Quai de la Daurade & Notre-Dame de la Daurade
- Couvent des Jacobins
- Pont Neuf, Toulouse