JACOBIN CONVENT
About
Exceptional evidence of Southern Gothic architecture, this brickwork giant houses the relics of St Thomas Aquinas in the shade of its giant palm tree.
The Jacobins Convent is a jewel of medieval art. A gigantic building that is both sober and original, it is home to a church that is unique in its genre. With an austere exterior, it astonishes visitors once inside with its luminosity, the lightness of its vaults and its double nave that ends with a spectacular stone palm tree with 22 leaf veins.
Beneath its altar are the relics of the Dominican friar Thomas Aquinas. Its walls are entirely painted with trompe l’œil that imitates marble, considered more noble than brick.
The cloister, the former refectory, the chapel of the Virgin and the chapel of Saint-Antonin are cool and tranquil stop-offs that also host concerts and exhibitions.
Visits are highly interactive (touchscreen tablets, family trail…) : quite a modern convent!
Games for children
Prices
Free admission: Children under 6 years of age, disabled persons and their carers, recipients of minimum social benefits*, accredited lecturers and guides, journalists, during the European Heritage Days, Museum Night and for holders of the Tourism Pass issued by the Agence d'Attractivité. * RSA, ASPAS/ASV, ASS, AAH, AER-R, ADA, ASI, AV Students, during Student Week and during periods when the establishments are promoting themselves to this public. It is essential to show proof of identity at the ticket office in order to validate the fare; by default, visitors will have to pay the full price of a ticket.
Opening
| Thursday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Friday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Closed on Mondays and Thursdays, as well as 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Early closure on 24 and 31 December.
Access
Metro / Tram nearbyPhoto gallery
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JACOBIN CONVENT
Place des Jacobins, Allée Maurice Prin, Entrée par l'église 31000 TOULOUSEVideo
Booking
Entrance to the Jacobins Convent
1st Sunday of the month: Entrance to the Jacobins Convent
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