Some of the interior of Le Capitole can be traced to the 16th century, but the current Neoclassical façade dates back to 1750. Made of pink marble and 135 m (443 ft) long, it boasts eight columns that represent the original eight capitals of the 16th century. In 1873, Eugène Viollet-le-Duc built the bell tower on top of the donjon or inner tower, in the typical northern French style. Only the Henri IV courtyard and gate survive from the original medieval buildings. Today the building houses the city hall, as well as an opera company and a symphony orchestra. See Le Capitole and all Toulouse has to offer by arranging your trip with our Toulouse online trip itinerary planner.
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In Toulouse City Hall you'll find three beautifully decorated rooms, with paintings and statues. Admission is free. We loved the enormous wall paintings by Henri Martin especially.
In Toulouse City Hall you'll find three beautifully decorated rooms, with paintings and statues. Admission is free. We loved the enormous wall paintings by Henri Martin especially. more »
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I peaked in the building, but the importance of Le Capitole to me is the huge square in front of the building which fills up with outdoor cafe seating, a market, street performers, and le monde. For..... more
I peaked in the building, but the importance of Le Capitole to me is the huge square in front of the building which fills up with outdoor cafe seating, a market, street performers, and le monde. For..... more »
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