Toulouse

The French Revolution is a major event in the Toulouse history. It changed the role of the city, as well as its political and social structure.

The city was one of many spectators of the Parisian movement. The on-coming of the protests of July 14, 1789 had minor repercussions, punctuated by some plundering. Five months later, when the Ancien Régime was abolished, a new order took over. The members of the Parlement and the Capitouls (see 12th) fought to preserve their privileges, they demonstrated on September 25, and hardly received any support from a population which did not recognize its former protectors. [...]

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It would be difficult to qualify the years which preceded the French revolution. Various artistic, religious, or architectural currents traversed the city during the 18th century.

Louis de Mondran was the instigator of a new town planning, probably inspired by his stay in the capital. The principal achievements of this period were the Grand Rond, the Cours Dillon, and the frontage of the Capitole. [...]

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With Henri IV acceding to the throne, the Toulouse disorders came to an end. The Parlement recognized the King of France and the edict of Nantes was accepted in 1600. The Capitouls lost the last influence they had. A threat much more serious than La Fronde reached Toulouse in 1629 and 1652, leaving thousands of victims: the plague.

For the first time, the municipality and the local Parlement took measures together to assist the people affected by the epidemic. Most of the clergy left the city. The richest people also fled. Only the doctors were required to stay. Starvation led the remaining Capitouls (see 12th) to prevent the butchers and the bakers from leaving. [...]

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Enjoy your stay at the Grand Hotel Raymond IV, built at the beginning of the 19th and located in a calm and quiet area, a five
minute walk from the Capitole Place, at the heart of the historical districtof the city. This hotel will charm you with its warm reception ans its friendly ambiance. Its breakfast is proposed as a large buffet served in a dining room or delivered to your private room. Its 2 conference rooms will welcome your conferences, cocktails, seminars.
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Rooms: 38
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The Novotel Toulouse Centre offers a warm and modern setting near a magnificent leafy park. It is 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre and near the major roads.

The rooms present spacious and well-appointed spaces designed to provide leisure travellers with a sense of autonomy, and business travellers with a sense of efficiency.

The Novotel Café, the hotel’s restaurant, serves original and modern cuisine. You can chose from a range of à la carte dishes and daily specials. [...]

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Styled in a 1930s décor, Le Grand Balcon Hotel is located in the centre of the beautiful city of Toulouse, near the Place du Capitole.

Guestrooms combine 1930s charm and modern comfort, uniquely decorated in the aviation sprit of the ville rose. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, double-glazed windows, LCD TV with satellite channels, an iPod station and Wi-Fi internet access. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request.

The contemporary bar has a comfortable lounge atmosphere that provides an ideal meeting place or space to relax with a drink. [...]

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The hotel benefits from a central location in the heart of Toulouse. It offers comfortable, soundproofed and fully renovated rooms accessible by lift.

Hotel Wilson Square and the dedicated staff present a warm and friendly welcome. Blending traditional and contemporary design works, the breakfast room can accommodate up to 25 people and serves a buffet breakfast.

Rooms: 30
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The Hotel The Toulouse Crowne Plaza is a 4-star hotel ideally situated in the heart of the city. It has 162 rooms, offering a view on the famous “Place du Capitole”, or on the charming inner courts.

All our rooms have enhanced space, comfort and amenities in order to satisfy the requirements of our Business and Leisure clients. 118 “Tradition” rooms* 32 “Club” rooms** 7 Juniors suites and 3 “Présidentielle” suites** *All our rooms include a workspace. [...]

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By the end of the 9th century, Toulouse had become the capital of an independent county, the county of Toulouse, ruled by the dynasty founded by Frédelon, who in theory was under the sovereignty of the king of France, but in practice was totally independent. The counts of Toulouse had to fight to maintain their position at first. They were mostly challenged by the dynasty of the counts of Auvergne, ruling over the northeastern part of the former Aquitaine, who claimed the county of Toulouse as their own, and even temporarily ousted the counts of Toulouse from the city of Toulouse. However, in the midst of these Dark Ages, the counts of Toulouse managed to preserve their own, and unlike many local dynasties that disappeared, they achieved survival. Their county was just a small fraction of the former Aquitaine, the southeastern part of it in fact. However, at the death of Count William the Pious of Auvergne (Guillaume le Pieux) in 918 they came into the possession of Gothia which had been in the family of the counts of Auvergne for two generations. [...]

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Toulouse and Aquitaine (as well as Gascony) were once again part of the kingdom of the Franks. Following his victory, Pippin the Short died in 768 and was followed by his sons Charlemagne and Carloman. As a result of this event, Hunald, son of the late Duke Waifer, raised an insurrection against Frankish power in Aquitaine. Charlemagne soon intervened and defeated him. In 771 Carloman died and Charlemagne was left as the only ruler of the Frankish realm. In 778 Charlemagne led his army into Spain against the Arabs. On his way back there happened the famous event of Roncesvalles (Roncevaux in French): Charlemagne’s rear-guard was attacked in the pass of the same name by some Basque warriors. [...]

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