Dry docks of Toulouse

The dry docks of Toulouse are a facility with covered basins and workshop structures extending along the Garonne River. They contain the maintenance areas where ships were historically kept in working order and repaired.

The facility was built in the 19th century and represents the craftsmanship methods of ship maintenance from that era. Its official recognition as a historic monument in 1989 confirmed its importance to Toulouse.

The dry docks show how ships were serviced in Toulouse and remain a place where you can sense the city's working traditions. The preserved structures and workshops tell the story of water transport's importance to this region.

The docks sit directly along the Allées des Demoiselles and are easy to reach from the riverside walk. It is worth visiting early in the day to see the architectural details and construction methods in good light.

The construction shows advanced techniques for ship servicing that were developed specifically for trade on the Garonne River. These methods differed significantly from naval facilities and were optimized for river vessels.

Location: Toulouse

Architects: Urbain Maguès

Part of: road network of Toulouse

Address: 65, allées des Demoiselles

GPS coordinates: 43.58844,1.45879

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:26