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Musee des Augustins

21 rue de Metz, Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees

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05-61-22-21-82, +33 5 6122 2182

Website:

www.augustins.org

The museum was established in this convent in 1793, shortly after the French Revolution, when revolutionary acts closed the institution -- then one of the city's most important monasteries -- and adapted it for public use. In addition ... more on Frommers

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I was surprised to find an amazing collection of paintings there. more on TripAdvisor

The architecture of this former monastery is itself more than worth the 3€ entrance price. There are four galleries: Romanesque (12th century) sculptures and Gothic (14th/15th c.) sculptures, painting ... more on TripAdvisor

Rather disappointing on the inside although the mirror reflecting the ceiling is impressive. Cloisters rather run ... more on TripAdvisor

Our visit had an air of serendipidy about it as we came across the museum on our way to Les Abbatoirs (very disappointing, btw) and decided to go in. Also entry was free on the day we went, which is a ... more on TripAdvisor

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Musée des Augustins. Had I only seen one part of it, it would have been worthwhile. The row of stone gargoyles on pedestals looking out onto the courtyard, the courty ... more on TripAdvisor

Honestly speaking, I ran through the collection rooms with the speed of light, I am not a big fan of the art shown in this museum. However, the museum is worth visiting, there is no doubt about it. Bo ... more on TripAdvisor