EPOK'TOUR

Travel back in time with Epok'Tour!
Let yourself be transported to the heart of history with immersive guided tours led by guides in period costume. Each tour immerses you in a different era, revealing the secrets and anecdotes that make Toulouse tick:
- In the 18th century, stroll through the refinement of the Saint-Étienne district, where elegance and social life were the order of the day.
- During the Renaissance, discover the artistic and political buzz of the Capitole district.
- In the 19th century, follow the Garonne and immerse yourself in Toulouse's hygiene revolution.
- During the Belle Époque, stroll through the Saint-Georges district, where modernity and leisure combine in an enchanting atmosphere.

The story of "Toulouse in the Age of Enlightenment":
Immerse yourself in the refinement of 18th-century Toulouse high society, guided by Mme de Cambon, a descendant of Pierre Paul Riquet, the illustrious designer of the Canal du Midi.
Mme de Cambon, whose husband is very busy with his important role at the court of justice representing the good King of France, Louis XVI, is very bored.
bored. Meet her at the foot of her private mansion on Place de la Cathédrale in Toulouse. She'll be delighted to show you around the Saint Etienne district, with its secret squares, and tell you the incredible stories of her century, not forgetting gossip and anecdotes about the city's great families.
You'll get a taste of life in Toulouse during the Age of Enlightenment!
Departure point: 14 rue Saint Etienne, Toulouse.

The story of "Renaissance Toulouse as told by La Belle Paule":
Discover life in 16th-century Toulouse, between pastoral grandeur and religious and economic turmoil, guided by the emblematic figure of La Belle Paule.
Born into a merchant family who made their fortune from the pastel trade, La Belle Paule will take you from town houses to places of power, to tell you all about the trade of the time, high society and the cultural life of Toulouse. You'll relive this period of prosperity and commercial and architectural influence in the midst of the religious and economic turmoil of the 2nd half of the century.
Departure point: 14 rue Saint Etienne, Toulouse.

The story "Toulouse on the Garonne, hygiene fever":
Immerse yourself in the Toulouse of the 1860s guided by Augustine Lavoisier, a descendant of the famous chemist.
Guided by this schoolteacher, discover how the Garonne became the scene of a veritable hygiene revolution: shower boats, morgues, abattoirs, hospitals,
morgue, abattoirs, hospitals...
With its mix of science, health scandals and everyday life, this walk along the river takes you back to a 19th century in search of cleanliness and progress.
It's a lively, biting tour that combines knowledge, humour and critical thinking.
Departure point: 1 Place de la Daurade, Toulouse.

The story "Le Toulouse frivole de Mme Rose" :
Explore 19th-century Toulouse with Madame Rose, a brothel owner who doesn't mince her words. At a time when modernity and the railway were developing, the city was booming, leisure activities were taking off and department stores were springing up.
Your tour guide will be dressed in period costume as Madame Rose, a "merchant of love" as she likes to call herself. She'll invite you to stroll with her through the streets of the Saint Georges district, where she'll tell you all about her pimping business and the bustling life of Toulouse in the 1880s: the opening of the Rue Alsace-Lorraine, the arrival of electricity, cafés and the more or less frivolous leisure activities of the city's inhabitants.
Departure point: Place Saint Georges, Toulouse.

Good to know:
- The guided walking tours, led by a qualified tour guide, last around 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes and are perfect for anyone wishing to discover Toulouse's great eras as if they were there. You're welcome to come on your own, with your family or friends, or even if you're just passing through the Pink City. The tour is recommended for children aged 8 and over.
10 years for the tours "Toulouse during the Renaissance" and "Toulouse on the Garonne" and 12 years for "Toulouse frivole".
- Reservations are compulsory and cannot be changed or cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.
- A minimum of 6 adults is required to start the tour, and places are limited to 25 people.
- This tour is accessible for the visually and hearing impaired, and for PRM for the "Toulouse frivole" and "Toulouse on the Garonne, hygiene fever" tours.