Church of Our Lady of Taur — Attraction in Toulouse

This church is surprising, tucked away in a side street. Amazingly, you find Mary as the main focus of the church. She is behind and above the altar. A dome has been built around her to emphasise her importance. This is one of the Black Madonna s, many of whom are associated with miracles. Jesus, on the cross, seems to be an afterthought, placed as he is in a corner by the entrance. This church is testament to the appreciation of the féminin element which was very strong at some time in this region. A must visit for those of you who are looking more deeply at the hidden mysticism in the...

The church is deeply linked to the martyrdom legend of Saint Sernin (Saint Saturnin), the city's first bishop. According to tradition, this was the spot where he died after being dragged through the streets by a bull — a story reflected in the church's name, with "Taur" meaning bull in Occitan. The site originated in the 5th century as a small pilgrimage chapel, later evolving into the current structure, which was built between the late 14th and early 15th centuries in the Southern...

An interesting church not far from the Capitole. It's quite ancient with old and faded painted wall decoration in a series of side chapels off the main body of the church. Open to the public it is a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle to sit and...