La Villa Rose - Toulouse

📍Basilica of Saint-Sernin Location- Basilica of St. Sernin, 7 Pl. Saint-Sernin, 31000 Toulouse, France The Basilica of Saint-Sernin (Occitan: Basilica de Sant Sarnin) is a church in Toulouse, France, the former abbey church of the Abbey of Saint-Sernin or St Saturnin. Apart from the church, none of the abbey buildings remain. The current church is located on the site of a previous basilica of the 4th century which contained the body of Saint Saturnin or Sernin, the first bishop of Toulouse in c. 250. The church is particularly noted for the quality and quantity of its Romanesque sculpture. In 1998 the basilica was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the description: World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France. 📍Place du Capitole The historic heart of the city, elegant Capitole de Toulouse fans out from the vast Place du Capitole and its Théâtre du Capitole opera house. Notre Dame de la Daurade basilica has Roman origins, while Couvent des Jacobins is known for its graceful cloister. The Bemberg Foundation’s huge art collection is housed in the Hotel d’Assézat Renaissance mansion. Gascon bistros serving regional cuisine line medieval alleys. 📍Couvent des Jacobins The Church of the Jacobins is a deconsecrated Roman Catholic church located in Toulouse, France. It is a large brick building whose construction started in 1230, and whose architecture influenced the development of the Gothique méridional style. The relics of Thomas Aquinas are housed there. 🍻Le Genty Magre #traveldiaries #100waysoftravel