The Statue

Here is a statue on the face of an old building. It has just been sand blasted to look like new. Today, we don't have time to do such decoration on the constructions.

Lazare Carnot Bd

Travelling in Time

There are magic places here. It seems they haven't changed over the centuries. Plants invade the garden . I try to imagine the lives of the first people who lived here. Its like travelling in time.

Paul Sabatier Av

The Organic Market

This is the maket on the "place du Capitole". It is mainly an organic market. People buy tomatoes, courgettes, oinons, beetroots, aubergine, and salads. There are different fruits. Each in season, cranberries..

Capitol

The Ponies

The botanical garden is a magical place for children. There are rounabouts and swings. I think the favorite for the children are the ponies. They are filled with wonder to climb onto the ponies back. Their parents eyes are filled with pleasure as they watch.

Jardin des Plantes

This Evening

The light of the sunset is on the buldings. Look at the lightning rod on the top of the roof.

François Verdier street

"Le Commerce" Bar

Some warm evening the bars are full and people spread into the pavement. The atmosphere is hot and full of humanity. People climb on the tables to dance, sing and laugh. It's life.

Dupuy Square

Scallops

The "Hotel Dieu" is on the route for the pilgrims who stopped here for rest and refreshment. The pilgrims follow the path of Saint Jacques de Compostel. The symbol of Saint Jacques de Compostel is a scallop and the pilgrims still carry one.

Hotel Dieu

"Bistrot Le Filochard"

A really popular bar such as we do not often find. Everyone knows each other or makes contact. There is conviviality rarely equalled. The bonus is good music. During the week is best. At weekend its difficult to find a way to the bar. It is an achievement.

Pont Neuf/Quai de Tounis

A Different Way To Advertise

This man has a different way to advertise. If you are in Toulouse you will see him. On his chair there are many adverts and many people look his way.

Esquirol Square

The Parasols

Today is hot. People are out in the fresh air. The terraces of the bars are covered by many parasols. It is pleasant to take a drink in the shade and discuss many things. People of Toulouse like to talk about the last match of their Rugby team, the Stade Toulousain.

President Roosevelt Av

The Lantern

We are in the porch of a "Hotel Particulier". This lantern is original and it is unusual to see such antiquity. It is the same age as the building. I would like the same one is my house but there is not enough room! ha! ha!

Frédéric Mistral Av

It is Silent

This is a quiet corner of the city. It is silent. It is early morning and pople are just waking up. They will soon go out to buy their newspapers and baguettes!

Brasserie street

The Pigeons' Pool


This pigeons take a shower early this morning. The water seems to be warm. The fountain is his swimming pool!

Dupuy Square

Alleys of "Jardin de l'Opéra"

The "Jardin de l'Opéra" is a restaurant. Its entry is on the square of the capitole. It is under the porch on the left (once passed the brewery). It is the most luxurious and expensive of Toulouse.

The Pink Flower

The weather is changing. It is not so dry. colours and flowers come back in the countryside.

Botanical Garden

Saint Nicolas Bell Tower

Like other great European capitals, Toulouse has had to tackle the serious problem of saving its historical monuments from ruin. This changes slowly.

Grand Rue Saint Nicolas

Water Turtle

Keeping turtles outdoors is the only practical way to provide a large swimming space for adult turtles.

The Pebbles House

Saint Cyprien

Saint Michel


Saint Michel Bridge

- Coachbuilding - Painting Tolery


Grande Rue Saint Nicolas

"La Grave "


Novars Street

After the Washing


J. Darré Street

Same Time


Merlane street

The Evening


Merlane Street

The Wood Ceiling

It is a restaurant. The atmospher seem cosy. I had a preference for the ceiling. This wood structure is not usual at toulouse. Most of the time we find this at the mountain.

Merlane street

The Waterfall

We aren't in the Amazonian forest! The botanical garden of Toulouse is a good place for a walk. There is no chance to cross a path of dangerous snake or another exotic reptile.

The Balloon

There are many antique dealers, secondhand goods dealers, goods bought and sold, expert evaluation, restoration, furnitures, upholsterers each first WE of each month on the Jules Guesde Boulevard.

Jules Guesde

The cool Charm

the cool charm of this street is preferable to the undying rays of the sun.

Arts street

The Door Bell

It is Door Bell which was not manufactured in China. I am almost certain that it was made in Toulouse...

Martyres Street

Saint Raymond Museum


This is the garden of the museum. It is a nice place to take a glass. This place transports you to another age.

Saint Aubain Square

Gate of 1545

Toulouse is dotted with green spaces and parks. 7 hectares are connecyed from the "Jardin des Plantes" to the "Jardin du Grand Rond" and the "Jardin Royal". (Both in the English Romantic style)

Jardin des Plantes