Capitol Dungeon and Nougaro statue

The Capitole keep and the statue of Claude Nougaro

The Capitole keep, the former keep of the archives, dominates the Square de Gaulle, where stands the statue of Claude Nougaro, the famous Toulouse singer. The Toulouse audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this monument and the tribute paid to the local son.

The keep of the archives and the tribute to Nougaro

The Capitole keep, the former keep of the archives, is a tower that stands behind the Capitole and today houses the tourist office. On the Square de Gaulle that it dominates, the statue of Claude Nougaro pays tribute to the famous singer, a beloved figure of Toulouse, who sang of his city. Sculpted by an artist, it invites remembrance of this local son of recognised talent.

What to see

You admire the Capitole keep, the Square de Gaulle and the statue of Claude Nougaro that pays tribute to the singer there. The keep houses the tourist office, an ideal starting point for the visit. It is a stop for lovers of Toulouse history and culture, a stone's throw from the Capitole.

Practical information

The Capitole keep and the statue of Nougaro lie on the Square de Gaulle, behind the Capitole, in the heart of Toulouse, reachable on foot. The square and the statue are freely accessible; the keep houses the tourist office, open according to its own hours. The place is discovered during the walk.

What does the Capitole keep house?

The former keep of the archives, it today houses the tourist office of Toulouse, on the Square de Gaulle, behind the Capitole.

Who was Claude Nougaro?

A famous Toulouse singer, a beloved figure of the city he sang of; his statue stands on the Square de Gaulle, behind the Capitole.