Visit
From the Basilica
Discover the majestic Basilique Saint-Sernin, Toulouse’s Romanesque jewel, with its UNESCO heritage, sacred history and emblematic South-West architecture.
Built between the XIᵉ and XIIIᵉ centuries, the Basilique Saint-Sernin is a masterpiece of southern Romanesque architecture and the largest preserved Romanesque monument in Europe. A UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 as part of the “Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle en France”, it attracts lovers of art, history and spirituality.
From its long nave to the radiating chapels, every detail evokes the fervor of pilgrims, the relics of Saint Sernin and a timeless architectural journey.
Visit
Guided
Discover the Basilique Saint-Sernin with a guided tour, explore frescoes, relics and Cathar heritage in the heart of Toulouse.
Explore the Basilique Saint-Sernin with a guide to discover its exceptional architecture, frescoes, relics and major role on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The tour, which lasts around an hour, is often free and open to all, with prior booking. Trained volunteers accompany you to decipher the Southern Romanesque style, the evolution of the building from the XIᵉ to the XIVᵉ century and the spiritual history that inhabits it. For groups, reception slots are defined to guarantee a peaceful and enriching approach.
How to
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The Basilique Saint-Sernin is within easy reach of Camping Le Rupé thanks to the metro and cycle paths linking Toulouse.
Getting to the Basilique Saint-Sernin from Camping Le Rupé is quick and easy. By metro, just take the bus to Borderouge station (line B), then get off at Jeanne-d’Arc: the Basilica is less than 5 minutes’ walk away.
For outdoor enthusiasts, access by bike is a pleasant 25-30 minute ride via secure cycle paths leading directly to the town center.
A pleasant way to reach one of Toulouse’s jewels while enjoying the cityscape. For further information on the basilica : https://www.toulouse-tourisme.com/nos-incontournables/la-basilique-saint-sernin/ .
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