Toulouse Enlightenment Era: Unforgettable Journey with Descendant of French Royalty

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Toulouse Enlightenment Era with the descendant of French royalty. Explore the Saint Etienne district and immerse yourself in the refinement of the 18th century. Discover the stories of Toulouse high society and the important role of the husband of Madame de Cambon, a descendant of Pierre-Paul Riquet, the designer of the Canal du Midi.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cathedrale St-Etienne - The visit will begin with a discovery of the interior of the Saint Etienne cathedral with its unusual architecture and where Pierre Paul Riquet rests.
  • Place Saint-Etienne - From here, our dear Madame de Cambon will tell you about the former Archiepiscopal Palace (today’s prefecture) and the Griffoul fountain.
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What's Included
  • Inset tour guide
Additional Information

Uncover the sophisticated charm of the Saint Etienne neighborhood in Toulouse through an extraordinary guided journey into the 18th century, led by Mme de Cambon, a descendant of Pierre-Paul Riquet, the renowned architect of the Canal du Midi.
Donning historical dress and with fervor, Madame de Cambon will share fascinating narratives from her time,…

Location
14 Pl. Saint-Étienne
Place Saint-Étienne
We will meet in front of 14 Place Saint Etienne (Cathedral Square) in Toulouse
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Pascal
Mar 17, 2025
Excellent. To do. - A pleasant moment. A visit I will remember for a long time, full of anecdotes and humor that plunged us into another time.
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Trail12512206847
Mar 10, 2025
Great. - The hostess in period costume made this cultural visit even more interesting us who are native of Toulouse
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277marieclaireg
Mar 6, 2025
an unusual visit of Toulouse accompanied by a charming and "almost authentic" guide - Very informative visit. We enjoyed our guide who was able to mix with tact humor and culture. Discovery of often unknown places
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Explorer09548485138
Mar 6, 2025
the treat of a historic street show! - Very dynamic guide, we enjoyed the staging: a real live show! We could have continued another hour!!!
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Christricard
Mar 5, 2025
Excellent visit of Toulouse in the Age of Enlightenment - An exciting visit led by Madame de Cambon who put us back in the context of the Enlightenment. Congratulations on the performance and thank you.
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22benedicter
Feb 24, 2025
Formidable - This is the third visit I have made to Toulouse and we have enjoyed ourselves as much as the other two times. Visit to the original concept and full of anecdotes. I recommend .
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Globetrotting427627
Dec 28, 2024
Great! Original visit and top speaker! - Captivating visit! The costume and staging is great, it puts in the atmosphere of the time and energizes my visit. We were with family with children and they liked it too! We highly recommend
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Tipoune63
Oct 28, 2024
Great visit - We made a very pleasant walk with Dorothee Etiennette from Riquet de Bonrepos 😁. The costume tour concept puts us in the mood immediately.
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925g_rardg
Oct 27, 2024
A nice walk on a Sunday morning. - We really liked the concept of the speaker putting herself in the shoes of a character of the time. Informed comments to discover beautiful mansions and their sometimes hidden treasures. We highly recommend.
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Fearless20542968223
Oct 23, 2024
A magnificent discovery - A very nice discovery. Guided tour very original and will please young and old for sure! Do not hesitate much better than a "normal" guided tour.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).