Quai de la Daurade, Riverfront promenade in central Toulouse, France.
The Quai de la Daurade extends along the Garonne River, providing pedestrians a direct connection to the water and views of surrounding architecture.
The quay's development began in 1766 under the Archbishop of Toulouse's direction, transforming the former Benedictine priory lands into a public space.
The site connects to the Basilica of Notre Dame de La Daurada, which houses a notable wooden bust of the Black Madonna.
Visitors can access boat tours from the quay's lower level during morning and afternoon hours while exploring the riverside pathway.
The location offers direct views of the New Bridge from 1632, which remains the only structure that withstood all historical floods of the Garonne.
Location: Toulouse
Part of: road network of Toulouse
Shares border with: place du Pont-Neuf, quai de Tounis, Rue Malbec, rue de la Daurade, place de la Daurade, Quai Lucien-Lombard, rue du Tabac
GPS coordinates: 43.60082,1.43934
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
The streets of France display the country's history. From Paris cobblestone lanes to Strasbourg canals and Nice promenades, they feature historic timber houses, markets, and shops.
Toulouse offers numerous locations for photography beyond its main attractions. The Renaissance courtyards of Hôtel d'Assézat, the gardens of Raymond VI, and the converted water tower of Château d'Eau present architectural interest. The Garonne riverbanks, including Quai de la Daurade and Port Saint-Sauveur, provide water views. Historic buildings like Hôtel Dieu Saint-Jacques and La Grave show the city's architectural heritage. Gardens and parks such as Grand Rond and Prairie des Filtres add natural elements to urban photographs.
Hôtel d'Assézat
224 m
Notre-Dame de la Daurade
51 m
Fondation Bemberg
229 m
Pont-Neuf
165 m
Institut supérieur des arts de Toulouse
88 m
Hôtel Dieu de Toulouse
238 m
Promenade Henri-Martin
191 m
Pont de La Daurade
161 m
Hôtel de Nupces
235 m
Monastère Notre-Dame de la Daurade
63 m
Quai Lucien-Lombard
245 m
Hôtel des Ysalguier
139 m
Hôtel d'Olmières
142 m
Hôtel de Gayssion
118 m
Frescaty statue menhir
224 m
Hôtel de Lagorrée
116 m
Hôtel de la Bourse - Toulouse
202 m
Tour de Pierre Delfau
256 m
Tour du capitoul d'Ormières
135 m
Tour du capitoul R. Ysalguier
135 m
Hôtel d'Assézat - La tour
209 m
Tour du capitoul de Gayssion
118 m
Hôtel de l'Écharpe
181 m
Hôtel, 44 rue Couteliers, Toulouse
253 m
Hôtel Dassier
241 m
Pavillon Mazar à Toulouse
243 m
Hôtel de Belbèze
140 m
Chapelle de l'Hôtel Dieu de Toulouse
212 mReviews
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