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Place du Capitole

Toulouse, France
Ranked #4 of 27 attractions in Toulouse
4.0 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is the heart of the city, and a must see if you're visiting. A happening spot, surrounded by high-end hotels and shops. Stroll through the square and stop for a coffee or ice cream at one of the many shops. More

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Villefranche de Rouergue
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We always head to Place du Capitole when we go to TOulouse as we are there regularly! The ambiance is just magic! Come rain, snow or shine, the cafés in les Arcades always have heaters, fans and covers to get that true city ambiance!! More

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Niagara Falls
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105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Place du Capitole is the site of many open air markets. It is large so these are just in one small area and do not distract from the square which is lined with a walkway where scenes of Toulousean history are painted on the ceiling. The square is surrounded by cafes and restaurants which are very busy midday.There are astrological... More

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Toulouse, France
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Well I passed Capitole everyday and i dun know why i never get bored of it :) every Tuesday and Saturday got More

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Saint-Beat, France
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Love the cafe's and restaurants on the Place du Capitole. You feel right at the heart of everything. Full of young and old alike, some visitors, others just going ahead with their usual day at work in Toulouse. Great place to meet up and plan your trip in this lovely City. More

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Dartmouth, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The Place du Capitole is a delightful square near the centre of Toulouse where a market is held on Fridays. The town hall in the Capitole is open free to the public and has several wonderful rooms with huge murals that are painted in an impressionist style (I think - I am no art expert!). An unexpected find and one... More

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Kauai, Hawaii
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Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
99 helpful votes 99 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Apart from the building of Le Capitole, the town hall, which is majestic, this is place for people watching and markets. It is all rather grand and busy. Toulouse is actually a human-scale city with its attractions as well and within easy reach of Le Capitole are St Sernin, Notre Dame du Taur and Musée St Raymond for example. Explore... More

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Iowa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We stayed in the crowne plaza on the capitol so I was there a lot. I didn't really get to go during the day when all the vendors and stuff were out (Wednesday) but there were always a lot of people out at night and shops and restaurants to visit. cool place to see and hang out and people watch. More

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Kailua, Hawaii
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The Place du Capitole is beautiful at night. During the day we visited there were a lot of students all dressed up like Halloween. They were having fun and playing around. Pretty cool to see at night. More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Like much of Toulouse, it is is pleasant and pretty; but it is not terribly exciting. Many of the cafes and restaurants around the square seem over-priced, and - like much of Toulouse - there are a number of tramps with their dogs loitering around. Fortunately, the street cleaners are there every day, but be careful where you step. More

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