10 original activities to do in Toulouse when it rains
10 original activities to do in Toulouse when it rains
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The Paul-Dupuy Museum, officially named the Paul-Dupuy Museum of Precious Arts since 2021, is a museum of decorative and graphic arts located in Toulouse.
History and location
Housed in a former 17th-century mansion , it was transformed into a museum thanks to the bequest of Paul Dupuy's private collections in 1949.
It is located in the historic Carmes district.Collections
The museum houses a rich collection of art objects dating from the Middle Ages to 1939.
The collections include:
- Graphic arts (drawings, prints) with works by artists from Toulouse, Languedoc and Italy.
- A large collection of horology, including clocks, watches and scientific instruments.
- Sculptures from the 11th to the 17th century, with the centerpiece being the olifant known as the “Roland horn”.
- Various decorative art objects, such as goldwork, earthenware, and objects related to pre-cinema.
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