Chapelle des Carmélites, Baroque chapel in central Toulouse, France
The Chapelle des Carmélites is a baroque chapel in central Toulouse with a simple layout of a single nave divided into four sections and a three-sided apse. The interior features wooden vaults decorated with ribs and hanging keystones that create visual texture above.
The first stone was laid in 1622, but construction continued until 1643 due to funding difficulties from unfulfilled royal commitments. These delays shaped how the building came together over two decades.
The chapel's ceiling displays paintings by Jean-Pierre Rivalz from the late 17th century, drawing inspiration from Italian Renaissance artistic traditions. These decorations shape the visual experience inside and show how the Carmelites wanted to express their artistic vision.
The chapel can be reached by metro, which provides easy access from the city center. Visitors should check opening times in advance since these can vary by season.
The building is the last remaining section of the former Carmelite convent, which was demolished after the French Revolution. Today a library occupies where the rest of the convent once stood.
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: December 6, 2025 17:43
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