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Toulouse Enlightenment Era: Unforgettable Journey with Descendant of French Royalty
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Toulouse
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Toulouse Enlightenment Era with the descendant of French royalty. Explore the Saint Etienne district and immerse yourself in the refinement of the 18th century. Discover the stories of Toulouse high society and the important role of the husband of Madame de Cambon, a descendant of Pierre-Paul Riquet, the designer of the Canal du Midi.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cathedrale St-Etienne - The visit will begin with a discovery of the interior of the Saint Etienne cathedral with its unusual architecture and where Pierre Paul Riquet rests.
- Place Saint-Etienne - From here, our dear Madame de Cambon will tell you about the former Archiepiscopal Palace (today’s prefecture) and the Griffoul fountain.
- Toulouse - You will then set off to discover the Saint Etienne district in Toulouse immersed in the 18th century on the eve of the Revolution, passing by Place Mage, the facade of the Hôtel de Bonfontan, Place Sainte Scarbes before returning to the starting point. departure.
What's Included
- Inset tour guide
Additional Information
Uncover the sophisticated charm of the Saint Etienne neighborhood in Toulouse through an extraordinary guided journey into the 18th century, led by Mme de Cambon, a descendant of Pierre-Paul Riquet, the renowned architect of the Canal du Midi.
Donning historical dress and with fervor, Madame de Cambon will share fascinating narratives from her time, enlightening you about Toulouse as the Revolution loomed, the day-to-day affairs and scandals among the city’s elite, and her husband’s significant position in the justice system under the benevolent rule of King Louis XVI of France.
Experience Toulouse during the Age of Enlightenment.
Location
14 Pl. Saint-Étienne
Place Saint-Étienne
We will meet in front of 14 Place Saint Etienne (Cathedral Square) in Toulouse
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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W9238vodominiquel
May 21, 2024
we really liked the person from the nobility who welcomed us. - outstanding. very interesting and very original. It's very nice to be guided as if we were back in the day. thank you for this beautiful walk.
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K7526fpmathildes
May 20, 2024
An enriching immersive visit - An original visit to the Saint-Etienne district of Toulouse that we know too little about. The tour guide perfectly manages the balance between immersion in the 18th century and transmission of historical data about the city. I fully recommend!
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Vdumeunier
May 13, 2024
Original visit to an important historic district of Toulouse! - very good visit, very good actress - guide!! Very interesting historical elements, to start again in this format!
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Lolarno
May 5, 2024
The St Etienne district: you have to come there - Explanations full of details from this era on the St Etienne district.
All told with great humor by a guide dressed in period costume. Very pleasant.
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_gayet_ln
May 5, 2024
Exciting discovery - Great guide, passionate and exciting!
We are from Toulouse and have discovered our city in a different and unusual way!
A moment out of time!
Go for it without hesitation!
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Jeanalain2016
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent - A visit on an unusual theme, rich in discoveries for me who has lived in Toulouse for a long time. Documented. A lively guide. I really liked the point made at the end of the tour where the guide explains her documentary and historical research, justifying the anecdotes and the social context told by Madame Rose. A special mention to the seamstress who made the costume. I recommend.
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382emunoz
Mar 18, 2024
Passionate and enthusiastic, to recommend without hesitation! - Excellent guide, full of ideas and little cute and little-known details.
a beautiful, unusual and talented production
a little too numerous to visit the interior of a private mansion...................
See you soon
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Patricel444
Mar 11, 2024
Toulouse in the Age of Enlightenment - I had fun ! Madame Etiennette De Cambon visited us in her pretty 18th century dress!
His humor and anecdotes spice up this visit which becomes fascinating. Great discoveries of the secrets of Toulouse private mansions. Thank you Cecile.
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Jeannoelg938
Mar 11, 2024
Not to miss - Very pleasant guide and perfect mastery of his subject and until the end of the visit I really believed that it was a "noble"
Well done
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387fabienneb
Feb 25, 2024
An exciting and very well designed visit - Despite the wind and rain we had a great time. The visit is interesting and very well constructed with stories in history, historical characters who come to life in this stroll through the streets and places of the neighborhood. The guide is funny, captivating and totally masters her subject. I highly recommend this tour
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