Parc de la prairie des Filtres, Urban park along Garonne River in Toulouse, France.
Parc de la Prairie des Filtres is a green space along the Garonne River stretching from Pont Neuf to Pont Saint-Michel, offering open lawns and riverside paths. The setting includes views of Toulouse's distinctive pink-toned brick architecture that lines the waterfront.
The site transformed from a swampy island into a filtration facility in 1821 when underground galleries were built to purify Garonne water for Toulouse's fountains. This engineering solution provided the city with a reliable water supply for its public spaces.
The park becomes the setting for the Rio Loco music festival each summer, with temporary installations and outdoor entertainment transforming it into a lively gathering place. Locals and visitors gather here for performances and cultural events that define Toulouse's summer social life.
The park sits along Cours Dillon and opens daily with easy access from nearby metro and tram stations serving downtown Toulouse. Walking paths are paved throughout, and the location makes it simple to combine a visit with exploring the surrounding neighborhoods.
A water skiing school operates from a barge on the river, bringing an unexpected sporting activity to this riverside park. Visitors often spot skiers on the water, adding a dynamic element to the landscape.
Location: Toulouse
GPS coordinates: 43.59600,1.43701
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
Toulouse holds a network of historical buildings, museums, and squares that form the cultural backbone of the city. The Capitole serves as the administrative center and dominates the main square, while the Romanesque Basilica Saint-Sernin displays massive stone walls that span centuries of history. The Musée des Augustins shows artworks within a former monastery, and the Musée Saint-Raymond preserves archaeological finds. The Canal du Midi winds through the city as a living waterway, lined with green banks and crossed by bridges such as the Pont Neuf and the bridge of Saint-Pierre. Cultural variety continues through specialized museums. The Musée Aeroscopia focuses on aviation history, the Cité de l'Espace invites visitors to explore astronomy, and the Musée du Vieux Toulouse protects local history. Art seekers discover the Museum Georges Labit with its collection of non-European works. The Botanical Garden and the Japanese Garden offer quiet places for walking. The city's churches reveal religious architecture: Les Jacobins displays Gothic style and the Saint-Etienne Cathedral shapes the skyline. Squares like Place Wilson and the Quai de l'Exil Republicain Espagnol function as gathering points of daily life. Markets such as Victor Hugo Market and traditional streets like Rue de Garlande preserve the character of a living urban center.
Toulouse offers many places to photograph 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 show interesting architecture from different periods. The banks of the Garonne River, especially around Quai de la Daurade and Port Saint-Sauveur, provide views of the water and the city. Old buildings like Hôtel Dieu Saint-Jacques and the La Grave neighborhood tell the story of Toulouse's long history of construction. Gardens and parks such as Grand Rond and Prairie des Filtres bring nature into photographs and create variety against the buildings around them.
Pont-Neuf
407 m
Hôtel Dieu de Toulouse
446 m
Notre-Dame de la Dalbade
475 m
Château d'eau
300 m
Hôtel de Bagis
429 m
Saint Nicolas' Church, Toulouse
429 m
Promenade Henri-Martin
454 m
Pont Saint-Michel
420 m
Hôtel de Felzins
454 m
Pont de La Daurade
437 m
Hôtel des chevaliers de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem in Toulouse
470 m
Quai de Tounis
278 m
Pont de Tounis
384 m
Le Château d'eau - pôle photographique de Toulouse
306 m
Musée d'histoire de la médecine
352 m
Hôtel de La Mamye
434 m
Museum of Medical Instruments of the Hospital of Toulouse
384 m
Hôtel Aldeguier
438 m
Hôtel de Bruni
440 m
Couvent Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation
434 m
Tour de Felzins
457 m
Tour du capitoul Bruni
447 m
Tour de La Mamye
438 m
Hôtel d'Alliès
474 m
Hôtel de Villepigne
466 m
Chapelle de l'Hôtel Dieu de Toulouse
452 m
Hôtel de Montbel
456 m
Orgue de tribune de l'église Notre-Dame de la Dalbade
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