Unusual guided tour Toulouse in the Age of Enlightenment
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Discover the Saint Etienne district of Toulouse by immersing yourself in the refinement of the 18th century during an unusual guided tour led by Mme de Cambon, descendant of Pierre-Paul Riquet, the illustrious designer of the Canal du Midi.
In period costume, and with passion, Madame de Cambon will tell you the incredible stories of her century, Toulouse on the eve of the Revolution, the daily life and gossip of Toulouse high society as well as the important role of her husband. at the court of justice representing the good King of France Louis XVI.
Toulouse life in the Age of Enlightenment is offered to you.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Inset tour guide
What To Expect
Cathedrale Saint-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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Unusual guided tour Toulouse in the Age of Enlightenment
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Delighted!!
patriciabE5723TG,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to 3 all enthusiastic!! the guide is dynamic, lively, provides information and explanations, about history, architecture, etc... We are determined to renew the adventure!!
Visit of a neighborhood of...
Genevieve D,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Visit of a very interesting Toulouse area with a great guide. It plunges us into the past with a lot of humor.
Great visit of the Toulouse neighborhood of Saint Étienne with very interesting and funny guide, in period costume.
riri3434,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good time with the family accompanied by Lucile aka Dorothée Étiennette de Cambon from Bonrepos Riquet to discover the Saint Étienne district of Toulouse at the time of the Enlightenment. Lucile was funny, passionate and exciting. From grandparents to children, everyone loved.
STAY TOULOUSE City Rose
jacquelinegO7841OA,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you to Lucile for this beautiful presentations of this beautiful city of Toulouse, with all its history, its different neighborhoods. We highly recommend this visit. Thank you also for the humor in your Presentaion.
A timeless moment
Baroudeur720,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent visit thanks to a very interesting guide with his humor, his anecdotes, his professionalism. We had a great time full of discoveries while being fun. A form of conferences that we have greatly appreciated Not to be missed
Fabuleux
sophiedV3475DT,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for this extraordinary visit with Dorothy was fabulous!!! A very interesting part of the story about Toulouse. Thank you so much!! Lord Marc
SUBLIME
699chantall,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great visit! What happiness thanks to our speaker filled with cultural humor and heat resistant in period clothing! Thank you so much for this wonderful time travel
Colourful visit
201clotilded,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great visit, full of humor and anecdotes about the Carmelite district of Toulouse! Very interesting and smiling guide! To do!!
Very nice visit
Culture23994189823,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting visit beautifully animated by Lucille, our guide speaker. Very interesting to discover the history of his city.
A leap into the past
Dominique B,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent time with a guide in period costume, with a lot of humor and distribution who showed us an unusual Toulouse! I recommend this experience
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