LES NOCTURNES TOULOUSAINES : NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-DAURADE

Join us at the end of the day at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Daurade to shed a special light on this iconic site and its history.

Once upon a time, there was a church covered in gold-backed mosaics, known by its Occitan name, ‘la Dorée’. Although nothing remains today of the original 5th- or 12th-century structures, the aura surrounding the Church of the Daurade is still captivating. You are now entering a building rebuilt between 1764 and 1884, but be warned: what you discover at this late hour of your visit might well transport you into a magical sensory world…

Our eyes are used to seeing, but from a less familiar and darker angle, the retina is quickly thrown off balance. With the help of a torch, every detail appears in a new light. So, you’ll follow a procession of devout figures, decipher intimate, hand-scribbled vows to Our Lady – in short, you’ll become part of this quest that will lead you to rediscover this church, which is, after all, so well-loved.

After this intimate exploration, just like at the end of a fairy tale, you’ll live happily ever after – at least for the rest of the evening…