Hôtel de Brucelles

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Hôtel de Brucelles, Private mansion in Toulouse, France

The mansion features a polygonal staircase tower and brick turret decorated with stone sculptures, representing Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements.

Built in 1544 for cloth merchant Arnaud de Brucelles, who served as capitoul of Toulouse during 1534-1535, the mansion obtained historical monument status in 1925.

The mansion displays sculpted busts above its entrance and windows, depicting figures in classical and 16th-century attire to symbolize virtue and social success.

Located at 19 Rue des Changes in the historic center of Toulouse, the mansion remains accessible for exterior architectural observation throughout the day.

The superimposed galleries feature balusters following classical architectural orders, with Corinthian, Ionic, and Doric styles arranged vertically.

Location: Toulouse

Inception: 16 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture

Address: rue des Changes

GPS coordinates: 43.60080,1.44362

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54

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