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Basilique Saint-sernin ToulousevsChurch of Les Jacobins
Both Basilique Saint-Sernin and Church of Les Jacobins are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Basilique Saint-Sernin ranks significantly better than Church of Les Jacobins. Basilique Saint-Sernin ranks #1 in Toulouse with praise from 4 publications such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Basilique Saint-sernin Toulouse
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Place Saint-Sernin, 31000 Toulouse
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Fodor's "Toulouse's most famous landmark and the world's largest Romanesque church once belonged to a Benedictine abbey, built in the 11th century to house pilgrims." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The chevet, partly made of stone, and the five story eight-sided church tower made of bricks, are magnificent. " Full review
Frommer's "Consecrated in 1096, this is the largest and finest Romanesque church in Europe." Full review
Lonely Planet "The tomb of the basilica’s namesake St Sernin (also known as St Saturnin) has pride of place: he was Toulouse’s first bishop and met a gruesome end when pagan priests tied him to a bull.
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Church of Les Jacobins Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
69 rue Pargaminieres, 31000 Toulouse
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Fodor's "The original refectory site is used for temporary art exhibitions. The cloister is one of the city's aesthetic and acoustical gems, and in summer hosts piano and early music concerts." Full review
Lonely Planet "Art exhibitions fill this 14th-century refectory." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Jacobin brick convent is a fine example of 13C and 14C southern French Gothic architecture." Full review
