Église du Gésu, Religious monument in Toulouse, France
The Église du Gésu is a church building in Toulouse featuring a 23-meter-high vault, stone carvings on its facade, and stained glass windows created by Louis-Victor Gesta in 1866. The structure displays classical religious design with elaborate crafted details throughout.
Construction took place between 1854 and 1861 under architect Henri Bach as a Jesuit novitiate. Following restrictions on religious orders, the building closed in 1880 and later found new uses.
The interior decoration shows works by Auguste Bach and displays themes of the Sacred Heart of Jesus alongside figures important to the Society of Jesus. These artistic elements shape how the space looks and feels to visitors.
The building sits on Rue des Fleurs and now serves as a performance venue, particularly for organ concerts following its 2006 renovation. Check ahead about current opening times, as usage varies depending on scheduled events.
The Aristide Cavaillé-Coll organ from 1864 was designated a historical monument in 1977 and includes twenty-four stops across two manual keyboards. This instrument stands today as one of the finest works by this celebrated French organ builder.
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