Chapelle des Carmélites, Baroque chapel in central Toulouse, France
The Chapelle des Carmélites features a single nave with four spans, a three-sided apse, and wooden vaults adorned with decorative ribs and hanging keys.
King Louis XIII laid the first stone of the chapel in 1622, though construction extended until 1643 due to financial constraints from unfulfilled royal promises.
The chapel ceiling displays painted decorations by Jean-Pierre Rivalz from the late 17th century, drawing inspiration from the Sistine Chapel's artistic program.
Visitors can access the chapel Wednesday through Friday from noon to 7 PM, and Saturday to Sunday from 10 AM to 7 PM via Metro line B at Jeanne d'Arc station.
The building represents the last remaining section of the former Carmelite convent, now standing where the Bibliothèque d'Étude et du Patrimoine exists.
Location: Toulouse
Inception: 1751
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: 1, rue du Périgord
Website: https://metropole.toulouse.fr/annuaire/chapelle-des-carmelites
GPS coordinates: 43.60750,1.44333
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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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