The Belle Paule's Tale of Renaissance Toulouse

Dressed in the fashion of the 16th century, Belle Paule will make you discover Toulousian life between the peak of the pastel industry, religious tumults, and economic challenges that characterize this period.

As the heir of a merchant family that thrived through the flourishing pastel trade, Belle Paule will take you through prestigious residences and centers of power, revealing the essence of ancient commerce, high society intrigues, as well as facets of cultural life in Toulouse.
You will be transported to a time of prosperity, characterized by commercial and architectural fervor, as well as the religious tumults and economic challenges that stirred the second half of the century.
Explore the Capitole district following the footsteps of Belle Paule, an emblematic figure of the golden age of prosperity and urban development in the city, whose sumptuous private mansions bear witness to this magnificent era.