Rue du Taur, Pedestrian street in central Toulouse, France
The Rue du Taur stretches between Place du Capitole and the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, featuring traditional architecture and local shops along its path.
The street's name refers to the martyrdom of Saint Saturnin, who was dragged through the streets by a bull during the Roman persecution in 250 CE.
Students from nearby universities frequent the street's numerous bookstores, crepe restaurants, and cafes, creating a dynamic educational environment.
The street remains closed to vehicles, allowing pedestrians to navigate safely between major landmarks while exploring various shopping and dining options.
Multiple medieval buildings line this thoroughfare, displaying architectural elements that span several centuries of Toulouse's development.
Location: Toulouse
Part of: road network of Toulouse
Shares border with: rue Montoyol, rue du Sénéchal, Rue de l'Esquile, Rue des Pénitents-Gris, Rue des Trois-Renards, Rue de Périgord, place du Capitole, Place Saint-Sernin
GPS coordinates: 43.60630,1.44246
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
The streets of France display the country's history. From Paris cobblestone lanes to Strasbourg canals and Nice promenades, they feature historic timber houses, markets, and shops.
Capitole de Toulouse
241 m
Place du Capitole
234 m
Notre-Dame du Taur
86 m
Musée Saint-Raymond
205 m
Chapelle des Carmélites
151 m
Cinematheque of Toulouse
83 m
Porte Miègeville
215 m
Bibliothèques de Toulouse
1.2 km
Hôtel Dubarry
256 m
Hôtel du Grand Balcon
156 m
Collège de Foix in Toulouse
183 m
Collège de l'Esquile
62 m
Aristide Cavaillé-Coll pipe organ of the Saint-Sernin basilica in Toulouse
245 m
Cave Poésie
101 m
Tour Maurand
92 m
Porte des Comtes
222 m
Notre-Dame du Rempart
82 m
Collège Saint-Raymond
205 m
Hôtel Mazzoli
16 m
Hôtel de Cambolas
253 m
Hôtel de Lassus
169 m
Vieux Temple
204 m
Hôtel de Maleprade
238 m
Couvent des Cordeliers de Toulouse
123 m
Hôtel du 79 rue du Taur
157 m
Hôtel Caylus
69 m
Hôtel, 5 rue du Sénéchal
70 m
Chapelle de l'école des Sœurs de la charité de Toulouse
121 mReviews
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