Construction sites closed to the public open exceptionally for unique and rare visits

Construction sites closed to the public open exceptionally for unique and rare visits

Usually inaccessible to the public, two enormous Toulouse construction sites are exceptionally opening their doors on dates already defined and thus reveal little-known aspects of local history and heritage. Exceptional openings which fall within the framework of the new “Forbidden to the public” visits.

Two places that are usually closed to discover exclusively

With this new format of visits in restricted groups and by reservation only, all Toulouse residents and other curious people can discover places currently inaccessible (for work, renovation, etc.) or usually closed. The opportunity to enter construction sites closed to the public and to interact, during the guided tour, with professionals present in the field.

Organized by the Espace Patrimoine in partnership with the archeology unit of Toulouse Métropole and Letellier architects, these excursions are therefore 100% immersive, original, free and privileged since they have a deadline!

In the excavations of rue de Metz, this central artery

Meet in front of the Musée des Augustins on Tuesdays April 9 and 16, as well as Thursday April 25 at 12:30 p.m. for this unique activity in the heart of the Pink City. During your lunch break (or other), the organizing teams offer you a 20 minute immersion in the excavations of rue de Metz, currently undergoing transformation and revegetation. In addition, a short discussion with Christophe Calmés, a medieval archaeologist working on the site, is planned to reveal the secrets of the past and recent finds.

> Reservation required HERE.

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The emblematic artery of rue de Metz is in full transformation
The emblematic artery of rue de Metz is undergoing a complete transformation © Agence BAU span>

Behind the scenes of the Notre-Dame du Taur Church, a sublime building

< p>Meet at 12 rue du Taur on Fridays April 26, June 7 and August 2 at 5 p.m. This time, embark on an exclusive visit of 1h30 behind the scenes of the restoration of Notre-Dame du Taur, this Catholic religious building, which is located at No. 12 bis rue du Taur, between the Place du Capitole and the Saint-Sernin basilica, in downtown Toulouse. Closed for work for three years, many trades are now working on its reconstruction and beautification.

Guided by members of the project management and project management, plan, when for this cultural excursion prohibited to children under 10 years of age, flat and closed shoes.

> Reservation required HERE.

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Practical Information
Location: Espace Patrimoine
Address: 8 place de la Daurade, 31000 Toulouse
Price: Free
Contact: 05 36 25 23 12
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