Notre Dame De La Daurade Toulouse
Notre Dame De La Daurade Toulouse
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- Esquirol • 5 min walk
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Merlette69
Metz, France1,487 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Still walking in Toulouse, along the Garonne, we visited this church which is magnificent and which houses the Black Virgin called the Virgin of the Daurade or the Beautiful Brunette.
This virgin was the protector of the city of Toulouse and also of pregnant women.
The paintings of Joseph Roques are immense.
To visit.
This virgin was the protector of the city of Toulouse and also of pregnant women.
The paintings of Joseph Roques are immense.
To visit.
Written 30 November 2023
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Labo65
Province of Milan, Italy2,324 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Daurade was built between 1771 and 1850, it is in neoclassical style. Pope Pius IX proclaimed it a Basilica in 1876. Inside the statue of the Black Virgin was made by the Toulouse sculptor Jean-Louis Ajon in 1807 after the previous one was burned. Free entry every day from 9am to 6pm
Written 30 March 2024
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Philippe B
Toulouse, France5,930 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
This Basilica has been closed for several months to allow a full renovation of the paintings.
The present building is less than two centuries old but the visit is actually interesting. First of all you’ll see the black virgin. Although it is a copy (19th century) of a copy (14th century) of the original (10th century), it was an important statue in Toulouse history, used during procession and famous to be able to make miracles such as ending fires or floods. Moreover the huge paintings illustrating the life of the Virgin and Gaston Virebent’s ceramics are really interesting. You’ll enjoy also the nice ceilings in the nave and the choir.
A bit off track in Toulouse but highly recommended.
The present building is less than two centuries old but the visit is actually interesting. First of all you’ll see the black virgin. Although it is a copy (19th century) of a copy (14th century) of the original (10th century), it was an important statue in Toulouse history, used during procession and famous to be able to make miracles such as ending fires or floods. Moreover the huge paintings illustrating the life of the Virgin and Gaston Virebent’s ceramics are really interesting. You’ll enjoy also the nice ceilings in the nave and the choir.
A bit off track in Toulouse but highly recommended.
Written 13 December 2019
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Michael B
Bellflower, CA24,495 contributions
Oct 2019
The Basillique Notre Dame de La Daurada stands on the banks of the river Garonne, unfortunately when we tried to visit, it was closed for renovation, and we could only partially enter by the side door.
Originally a converted temple to Apollo the Sun god in 410 AD. Golden mosaics was added in the 6th century hence the name “Deaurata” from the Latin aura, for gold.
In the 9th century it became a Benedictine monastery, in 1761 it was pulled down to make way for the city’s new riverside quays, rebuilt again, then converted into a tobacco factory during the French Revolution.
The Current Basillique Notre Dame de La Daurada was built on Neoclassical lines during the 19th century and is home to the black Madonna.
The first Madonna was stolen in the fifteenth century, and the second was burned during the French Revolution in the Place du Capitole. Today’s copy of the
Virgin Mary seated on a throne, holding the baby Jesus on her knee was made in 1807, from dark wood that has been oiled and covered with candle-soot.
TIP: Try to see the refurnished paintings inside.
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Originally a converted temple to Apollo the Sun god in 410 AD. Golden mosaics was added in the 6th century hence the name “Deaurata” from the Latin aura, for gold.
In the 9th century it became a Benedictine monastery, in 1761 it was pulled down to make way for the city’s new riverside quays, rebuilt again, then converted into a tobacco factory during the French Revolution.
The Current Basillique Notre Dame de La Daurada was built on Neoclassical lines during the 19th century and is home to the black Madonna.
The first Madonna was stolen in the fifteenth century, and the second was burned during the French Revolution in the Place du Capitole. Today’s copy of the
Virgin Mary seated on a throne, holding the baby Jesus on her knee was made in 1807, from dark wood that has been oiled and covered with candle-soot.
TIP: Try to see the refurnished paintings inside.
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Thank you, the world is yours to enjoy.
Written 8 July 2020
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CB S
Sedona, AZ135 contributions
Mar 2020
First, despite its name in French, Notre Dame de la Daurade has nothing to do with the well-known fish dish or fish or fishermen. The name comes from the Latin "Deaurata" or "gold-like," because the original pagan temple on this site was dedicated to the Sun god, Apollo, whose color was Gold, and the 1st Christian church here in the 500 AD period, featured Golden Mosaics, in the ancient Greek style.
The church, located on the banks of the Garonne river that flows through the heart of Toulouse, capital of Occitanie, or the "Midi-Pyrenees" region of South-West France, has long been home to one of France's historic "Black Madonnas," or "vierges noires," in fact originally representations of the goddess Isis, from ancient Egypt. Alas, the original Black Madonna was stolen in the 15th Century (before the Reformation) and its original replacement was taken out and publicly burned during the French Revolution. The one on display today dates from 1807 and is a copy of the original statue where the Virgin Mary is seated as if on a throne, holding the seated baby Jesus on one knee. Their skin color is dark as the statue is sculpted from dark wood and has been oiled and covered with candle-soot over the centuries. It has beautiful colored vestments (clothing) and is on the altar so you cannot get too close to it nowadays. Still it "emanates" energy and many people, even in the 20th Century, have had miraculous healings after visiting the site and praying for help.
The site is worth a visit.
The church, located on the banks of the Garonne river that flows through the heart of Toulouse, capital of Occitanie, or the "Midi-Pyrenees" region of South-West France, has long been home to one of France's historic "Black Madonnas," or "vierges noires," in fact originally representations of the goddess Isis, from ancient Egypt. Alas, the original Black Madonna was stolen in the 15th Century (before the Reformation) and its original replacement was taken out and publicly burned during the French Revolution. The one on display today dates from 1807 and is a copy of the original statue where the Virgin Mary is seated as if on a throne, holding the seated baby Jesus on one knee. Their skin color is dark as the statue is sculpted from dark wood and has been oiled and covered with candle-soot over the centuries. It has beautiful colored vestments (clothing) and is on the altar so you cannot get too close to it nowadays. Still it "emanates" energy and many people, even in the 20th Century, have had miraculous healings after visiting the site and praying for help.
The site is worth a visit.
Written 9 March 2020
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Jamie and Megan
Halstead, UK173 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
I visited this church and parked outside. The parking is under trees with a lot of bird droppings all over the floor. When we went inside the atmosphere is incredible, it would have been lovely if finished but as i mentioned it was under restoration. It is a beautiful of French architecture. Worth a visit when restored
Written 9 November 2017
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Guillaume R
Gothenburg, Sweden977 contributions
July 2017 • Couples
The church entrance is tucked in between two buildings, to the left of the front of the church.
We were all alone in this dark, silent church making the experience vivid.
Worth a quick look for the black Madonna and her changing clothes.
We were all alone in this dark, silent church making the experience vivid.
Worth a quick look for the black Madonna and her changing clothes.
Written 19 August 2017
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LostInTime
Pittsburgh, PA22,907 contributions
June 2024 • Business
This church is beautiful. It’s one of the better ones that I’ve seen. The walls have many old paintings and art. The alter is amazing. It’s right by the river and very beautiful.
Written 30 June 2024
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy4,703 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Our Lady of the Gold was originally a temple to the Roman god Apollo. In 410 Roman Emperor Honorius allowed the conversion of the pagan temple to Christianity.
During the 5th-6th century a church was erected, with golden mosaics - the current name derives from the antique name, “Deaurata”, (Latin: aura, gold).
After becoming a Benedictine monastery in the 9th century, it suffered a period of decline starting in the 15th century, and finally the basilica was demolished in 1761.
The current edifice was built during the 19th century in Neoclassical style. It was damaged by several floods, and finally restored in 2017-19.
It is nice church, with interesting side chapels and a ceiling painted in azure and gold.
In a side chapel you can see the Black Madonna: the original icon was stolen in the 15th century, and its replacement was burned by Revolutionaries in 1799. The current icon is a copy made in 1807 of the 15th century Madonna, that was blackened by the candle smoke.
During the 5th-6th century a church was erected, with golden mosaics - the current name derives from the antique name, “Deaurata”, (Latin: aura, gold).
After becoming a Benedictine monastery in the 9th century, it suffered a period of decline starting in the 15th century, and finally the basilica was demolished in 1761.
The current edifice was built during the 19th century in Neoclassical style. It was damaged by several floods, and finally restored in 2017-19.
It is nice church, with interesting side chapels and a ceiling painted in azure and gold.
In a side chapel you can see the Black Madonna: the original icon was stolen in the 15th century, and its replacement was burned by Revolutionaries in 1799. The current icon is a copy made in 1807 of the 15th century Madonna, that was blackened by the candle smoke.
Written 29 April 2024
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PJandSJ
Matlock, UK1,260 contributions
Sept 2019
This imposing edifice is located near the banks of the Garonne. An imposing entrance leads into some surprisingly beautiful internal architecture, not least on and around the ceilings, especially the blues on the ceiling above the altar. The black Madonna is an unusual feature too.
Written 29 September 2019
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