The Capitoline Arcades

The arcades of the Capitole, a painted gallery of Toulouse

On the Place du Capitole, the arcades house a gallery with a painted ceiling, which tells the history of Toulouse. The Toulouse audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this decorated covered passage, a place to stroll in the heart of the Pink City.

A decorated gallery in the heart of the square

The arcades of the Capitole, built in the nineteenth century along the square, house a covered gallery appreciated by passers-by. Its ceiling was adorned with a large ensemble of paintings devoted to the history of Toulouse, making this passage a true covered gallery. A place to stroll and to take shelter, it completes the elegance of the Place du Capitole.

What to see

Here you wander under the arcades while looking up at the painted ceiling, which retraces the history of the city. The gallery offers a pleasant sheltered route along the Place du Capitole. It is an original stop, ideal for admiring the paintings while enjoying the liveliness of the square.

Practical information

The arcades of the Capitole lie along the Place du Capitole, in the heart of Toulouse, reachable on foot. It is a public covered passage freely accessible and on the level; the painted ceiling can be freely admired. The shops under the arcades have their own hours.

What is on the ceiling of the arcades of the Capitole?

A large ensemble of paintings devoted to the history of Toulouse, which makes this covered gallery a true work to discover by looking up.

Where are the arcades of the Capitole?

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