Hôtel Dahus, Renaissance private mansion in Toulouse, France
Description
Hôtel Dahus is a private mansion in Toulouse featuring Renaissance architectural elements with carefully carved stone facades and balanced proportions. The exterior displays the refined building style that wealthy families of the period chose for their urban residences.
History
The mansion was constructed between 1500 and 1532 during a period when Toulouse was expanding and many wealthy families were building urban residences. Its construction phase coincided with intensive urban development that brought numerous such houses to the city.
Culture
The mansion, registered as a historical monument, represents the domestic architecture of wealthy residents during the French Renaissance period in southwestern France.
Practical
The mansion is located near other historical buildings in central Toulouse, making it easy to combine with other sights in the old town. Visitors should expect to walk through a lively neighborhood where shops and other old houses are found nearby.
Did you know?
The house appears on Toulouse's list of registered historical monuments and is part of a significant collection of protected buildings in the city. This shows the high concentration of Renaissance houses that made Toulouse an important center for this architectural style.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Toulouse).
Musée Paul-Dupuy
51 m
Hôtel du Vieux-Raisin
55 m
Carmes Market Hall
137 m
Hôtel d'Espie
66 m
Hôtel Mansencal
157 m
Hôtel de Puymaurin
62 m
Hôtel de Jean de Pins
171 m
Hôtel de Puivert
154 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth de Toulouse
124 m
Tour du capitoul H. de Reynier
97 m
Tour de Baderon-Maussac
101 m
Hôtel Bernard
83 m
Tour du capitoul P. Dahus
51 m
Tour de Guillaume Garreri
83 m
Immeuble, 30 rue du Languedoc
90 m
Hôtel Raymond
46 m
Hôtel de Guillaume de Castelpers - Toulouse
173 m
Immeuble 3 Rue Théodore Ozenne (Toulouse)
74 m
Hôtel d'Avizard
144 m
Hôtel d'Orbessan
92 m
Hôtel Potier-Laterrasse
143 m
Tour de Tournoer
9 m
Tour du Capitoul Pierre Martin
56 m
Hôtel Cassan
133 m
Hôtel de Sacère-Murat
170 m
Hôtel Reynier
92 m
Hôtel de Pierre Martin
54 m
Hôtel Vendage de Malepeyre
75 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes