The Capitole

The Capitole of Toulouse, a majestic city hall

In Toulouse, no simple town hall, but a majestic Capitole. This emblematic monument, with its long façade of pink brick and stone, dominates the great square of the same name. The Toulouse audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this symbol of the Pink City, at once a city hall and a theatre.

The heart of municipal power

The Capitole is the seat of the city hall of Toulouse, as well as of the famous Théâtre du Capitole. Its long eighteenth-century façade, in pink brick and stone, is one of the emblematic images of the city. Inside, the Salle des Illustres and its paintings tell the history of Toulouse. The monument takes its name from the capitouls, the former magistrates who governed the city.

What to see

You admire the majestic façade of pink brick and stone, the great Place du Capitole and, inside, the sumptuous Salle des Illustres. The monument also houses the Théâtre du Capitole. It is the unmissable stop of Toulouse, a symbol of the Pink City and the heart of municipal and cultural life.

Practical information

The Capitole lies on the Place du Capitole, in the heart of Toulouse, reachable on foot and by public transport. The façade and the square can be freely admired; some rooms, including the Salle des Illustres, can be visited according to their own hours, generally Monday to Saturday, which may vary. The Théâtre du Capitole has its own programme.

What is the Capitole of Toulouse?

It is the city hall of Toulouse, which also houses the Théâtre du Capitole; its façade of pink brick and stone is the symbol of the Pink City.

Where is the Capitole of Toulouse?

On the Place du Capitole, in the heart of Toulouse.