Hotel de l'Opera, Toulouse
The building dates back in the 16th century and features a chimney from the 17th century, a classified tower, an inner courtyard. The restoration was carried out in respect with the surroundings, conserving respectively restoring what was worthwhile, removing unsightly additions ...
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Project details
Title: | Hotel de l'Opera, Toulouse |
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Entr. year: | 1982 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | France |
Town: | Toulouse |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Monastery (16th century); dancing school (19th century); hotel (20th century) |
Actual use: | Hotel |
Built: | 16th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | D.P.L.G. Sabard Michel - Alet Dominique, Architects (Toulouse - FR) |
The Jury's citation: | "Pour Ia remarquable restauration d'un batiment délabré du XVIe siècle, transformé en hötel de luxe" |
GPS: | 43°36'15.9"N 1°26'36.5"E |
Web, Links: | www.grand-hotel-opera.com/fr/ |
Description:
The building dates back in the 16th century and features a chimney from the 17th century, a classified tower, an inner courtyard. The restoration was carried out in respect with the surroundings, conserving respectively restoring what was worthwhile, removing unsightly additions and hence recreating the history of the building. The building is now used as a hotel.
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