Georges Labit Museum, Art museum in Toulouse, France.
The Georges Labit Museum displays Asian and Egyptian art in a building designed with Moorish architectural features and Italian Renaissance details. The villa sits within gardens planted with Mediterranean and Asian vegetation that complement the collections inside.
The museum opened in 1893 to showcase the extensive art collection assembled by its founder during global travels throughout his lifetime. The building and its contents represent a 19th-century passion for understanding and displaying art from beyond Europe.
The museum reflects its founder's passion for art from distant lands, gathered through a lifetime of travel across Asia and Africa. Visitors can sense this personal journey through the carefully arranged collections that fill each room.
The museum is located near central Toulouse and is open throughout most of the week, making it convenient for day visits. Full accessibility features allow visitors with mobility needs to explore the building comfortably.
The building merges architectural styles from two different cultures, blending Italian Renaissance with Moorish design principles. This fusion reflects the founder's intention to express the cultural diversity of his collection through the very structure of the house itself.
Location: Toulouse
Inception: 1893
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33561146550
Website: https://museegeorgeslabit.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.59111,1.45847
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
Toulouse presents a network of historical buildings, museums and squares. The city features the Capitole as administrative center, the Romanesque Basilica Saint-Sernin, several art museums and the Canal du Midi. Parks, bridges across the Garonne and science centers complete the cultural offerings.
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.
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