Augustinian convent, Toulouse

Name: Augustinian convent
Address: Toulouse, France

#42 among attractions in Toulouse

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The Augustinian Convent of Toulouse was founded in 1286 for members of the Augustinian religious order. It was first established outside the city walls, near the Matabiau quarter, then, between 1310 and 1341 moved to the corner of rue du Musée and rue des Arts. In 1790 it ceased to be a convent and today its buildings house the Musée des Augustins. ()

Local name: Couvent des Augustins de Toulouse Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 43°36'4"N, 1°26'47"E

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Saint Georges (Wilson)Toulouse France

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Augustinian convent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Capitole de Toulouse, Fondation Bemberg, Stadium Municipal, Toulouse Cathedral.

~1340 ftNW
City hall
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~1190 ftW
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Stadium Municipal, Toulouse
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~1320 ftE
Cathedral merging Roman and Gothic styles
Toulouse Cathedral, Toulouse
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~40 ftS
Fine arts from Middle Ages to 1940s
Musée des Augustins, Toulouse
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toulouse, the Musée des Augustins is a treasure trove of fine arts, housed within the walls of a 14th-century Gothic convent. This prestigious museum is home to a vast collection of sculptures and paintings that span from the Middle Ages to the...
~1790 ftW
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0.5 miW
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~1710 ftW
Bridge
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~1220 ftNW
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Théâtre du Capitole, Toulouse
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~1590 ftW
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Hôtel de Bernuy, Toulouse
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~1760 ftS
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Hôtel Mansencal, Toulouse
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Augustinian convent?

Nearby attractions include Musée des Augustins, Toulouse (1 min walk), Hôtel d'Astorg et de Saint-Germain, Toulouse (4 min walk), galerie Alain Daudet, Toulouse (4 min walk), Hôtel de Brucelles, Toulouse (4 min walk).

How to get to Augustinian convent by public transport?

The nearest stations to Augustinian convent:

Bus

Boulbonne • Lines: 14, 44, L7, L9 (2 min walk)
Esquirol • Lines: 14, 318, 319, 358, 359, 361, 44, L4, L7, L9, Noct (4 min walk)

Metro

Esquirol • Lines: A (4 min walk)
Carmes • Lines: B (6 min walk)

Tram

Palais de Justice • Lines: T1, T2 (15 min walk)
Île du Ramier • Lines: T1, T2 (18 min walk)

Train

Toulouse-Matabiau (21 min walk)