Église Saint-Aubin, Catholic church building in Saint-Aubin-Dupuy district, Toulouse, France

Église Saint-Aubin is a massive brick church without a bell tower, built from 1847 by architect Jean-Marie-Thérèse-Auguste Delort in a mix of neo-classical, neo-Roman and neo-Byzantine styles. Its grey dome with a lantern and cross rises above a facade of tall arched recesses, slender columns with carved capitals, and a round traceried window. The nave vaults remain unfinished.

Construction started in 1847 on the site of a former cemetery, and the church opened for services in 1853 despite remaining unfinished in some areas. Changes made during building due to various constraints shaped the structure as it stands today.

The church is named after Saint Aubin, a bishop of Angers, and the site takes its name from an older chapel dedicated to him that stood by the cemetery. On some Sundays the building is reserved for Orthodox worship, so Catholic and Orthodox services share the same nave.

The church is located at Impasse Saint-Aubin in Toulouse and can be reached on foot from the city center. It's best to check opening times in advance since they may vary and visiting access can sometimes be limited.

This building came from an anonymous design competition where different architects submitted proposals. Budget constraints during construction meant the original winning design was significantly altered before completion.