Les Abattoirs

Les Abattoirs is a contemporary art museum housed in a neoclassical building in Toulouse. Its galleries across multiple floors display artworks from different periods alongside rotating exhibitions that showcase emerging and established artistic movements.

The building was constructed in 1825 as a municipal slaughterhouse designed by architect Urbain Vitry. After serving its original industrial purpose for more than a century, it underwent transformation into a cultural venue in 2000.

The site takes its name from the former slaughterhouses that once shaped the neighborhood's identity. Today visitors encounter contemporary art in a setting that has become a gathering space for artistic expression and creative dialogue.

The museum is conveniently located in Toulouse with accessible entrances for visitors with different mobility needs. It is worth checking current opening information beforehand, as exhibition changes sometimes require temporary closures.

The building simultaneously hosts multiple art institutions, creating a unique concentration of creative projects in a single location. This blend of different artistic organizations under one roof makes it a distinctive hub for contemporary artistic activity in the region.

Location: Toulouse

Official opening: 2000

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 76, allées Charles-de-Fitte

Opening Hours: Wednesday,Friday-Sunday 12:00-18:00; Thursday 12:00-20:00

Website: http://lesabattoirs.org

GPS coordinates: 43.60090,1.42954

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04