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The Garonne has everything to offer: an exceptional vista with the Pont Neuf, the H\u00f4tel-Dieu Saint-Jacques and the D\u00f4me de la Grave, vast expanses of nature such as the Ile du Ramier and the Prairie des Filtres, as well as guinguette caf\u00e9s and a host of original activities on fine summer days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Itinerary between the right and left banks<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Prairie des Filtres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 18th-century developments reshaped the left bank, the lower bank that was prone to flooding. Built above the level of the Garonne, the Cours Dillon acted as a dyke protecting the Saint-Cyprien quarter. It overlooks the Prairie des Filtres, a bed of sediment that has gradually silted up, providing a natural filter for the water drawn from it by the Ch\u00e2teau d’Eau in its day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the site is a public garden with a splendid view over the Quai de Tounis and the Pont Neuf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Pont Neuf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The construction of the oldest bridge over the Garonne in 1544 was the result of a national project. Anxious to have a wide and safe crossing on the strategic route to Spain, Fran\u00e7ois I gave the city the funds to build the bridge. However, the construction work proved to be chaotic, with a number of devastating floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was finally completed in 1632. Today, you can admire its seven majestic arches – made of brick and cut stone – and its hollowed-out piers, which limit the pressure of the water and withstand the ravages of the river.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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H\u00f4tel-Dieu Saint-Jacques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The majestic brick fa\u00e7ade plunges directly into the waters of the Garonne, creating a mirror effect with its reflections. You can see the remains of the Daurade bridge, just above the large glass roof, which was destroyed when the river flooded. The hospital’s mission was to care for and feed the needy as well as pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, who stopped off to pray at Saint-Sernin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Saint-Joseph de la Grave hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built from the 12th century onwards, La Grave took in the poor, orphans, prostitutes and the insane, as well as plague victims, thanks in particular to its location outside the city centre, which was ideal for isolating contagious patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easily identifiable, its circular chapel has a copper-covered dome with a lantern. The chapel is open to visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The port and quays of La Daurade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the favourite spots of Toulouse’s young people, who gather here at the end of the day to enjoy the calm of the river as the sun sets. Huge quays protect Toulouse’s right bank from flooding by the Garonne, and today offer a 360\u00b0 view of the city’s most beautiful monuments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Garonne has everything to offer: an exceptional vista with the Pont Neuf, the H\u00f4tel-Dieu Saint-Jacques and the D\u00f4me de la Grave, vast expanses of nature such as the Ile du Ramier and the Prairie des Filtres, as well as guinguette caf\u00e9s and a host of original activities on fine summer days. Itinerary between the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5935,"parent":10606,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/magazine.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10604","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Banks of the Garonne - Toulouse Tourisme<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What to see in Toulouse? 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