Walking from Toulouse Cathedral to Notre-Dame de la Daurade
in Canal du Midi, France
Turn-by-turn directions
- ▶Set off3 m2 s
- ↰Take a left55 m44 s0.06 / 1.16 km · 5%
- ↰Turn left onto Rue Sainte-Anne at the end of the road129 m2 min0.19 / 1.16 km · 16%
- ↱Hang a right30 m24 s0.22 / 1.16 km · 19%
- 💧First quarter done. If it's hot, a sip of water now beats a gulp later.
- ↰Turn left onto Rue de Metz147 m2 min0.36 / 1.16 km · 31%
- ↱Turn right onto Rue Boulbonne92 m1 min0.46 / 1.16 km · 39%
- 🏁Halfway. Good moment to refill water or grab a quick coffee if you see one.
- ↰Hang a left onto Rue Cantegril234 m3 min0.69 / 1.16 km · 60%
- ↑Carry straight onto Rue Peyras113 m2 min0.80 / 1.16 km · 69%
- 🪜Three quarters. Legs may start protesting - the next bench is fair game.
- ↑Road becomes Rue Temponières109 m1 min0.91 / 1.16 km · 79%
- ↖Hang a slight left onto Place de la Bourse22 m17 s0.93 / 1.16 km · 81%
- 📍Almost there. Look up - you should be able to spot the destination soon.
- ↑Road becomes Rue Jacques Cujas115 m2 min1.05 / 1.16 km · 91%
- ↰Turn left onto Rue Peyrolières at the end of the road5 m4 s1.05 / 1.16 km · 91%
- ↱Take a right onto Rue de la Daurade68 m54 s1.12 / 1.16 km · 97%
- ↰Hang a left onto Place de la DauradeFinal stretch. Slow down so you don't walk past the entrance.36 m29 s1.16 / 1.16 km · 100%
- 🏁Arrive at destination
Local-script names show how they're signposted. The ≈ line shows a rough Latin transliteration to help with pronunciation. Times assume a steady ~5 km/h walk; add 15-20% in summer heat, on hills, or in crowds.
Watch Canal du Midi streets before you walk
Ambient first-person walking videos of Canal du Midi. Same streets, real sound. Pick a season or time-of-day to preview the route.
Other walking routes in Canal du Midi
- Basilica of St. Sernin → Toulouse Cathedral1.6 km
- Basilica of St. Sernin → Muséum de Toulouse2.1 km
- Basilica of St. Sernin → Musée des Augustins1.1 km
- Toulouse Cathedral → Muséum de Toulouse1.0 km
- Toulouse Cathedral → Musée des Augustins0.6 km
- Muséum de Toulouse → Musée des Augustins1.0 km
- Basilica of St. Sernin → Notre-Dame de la Daurade1.1 km
- Muséum de Toulouse → Notre-Dame de la Daurade1.5 km
- Musée des Augustins → Notre-Dame de la Daurade0.6 km
Frequently asked questions
›How long does it take to walk from Toulouse Cathedral to Notre-Dame de la Daurade?
About 15 minutes at a steady 4.5 km/h walking pace. Add 15-20% in summer heat, on hills, or if you stop for photos.
›How far is Toulouse Cathedral from Notre-Dame de la Daurade on foot?
The walking route is 1.16 km following pedestrian paths. The straight-line distance is shorter but ignores buildings and one-way streets.
›Is this walk suitable for casual walkers?
This 1.16 km route is an easy stroll suitable for most fitness levels. The pedestrian path uses footpaths and side streets where possible, so it's safer than walking along main roads.
›What streets does the route pass through?
The route in Canal du Midi passes through Rue Sainte-Anne, Rue de Metz, Rue Boulbonne, Rue Cantegril and others. Street names are signposted in the local language.
›What's the best time of day to walk this route?
For the best atmosphere on this stretch of Canal du Midi, the day walking video gives the most accurate preview of light and crowds. In general, early morning or sunset minimises midday heat and gives softer light for photos.
›Is the walking route free?
Yes - planning, viewing the route, and using our directions are all free. Watch out for paid entry to any specific landmark on the route (museums, archaeological sites) - those are separate from the walk itself.
›Can I reverse the route and walk from Notre-Dame de la Daurade back to Toulouse Cathedral?
Yes - the same path works in reverse with the same distance and walking time. Some one-way streets only affect drivers, not pedestrians.
Walking pace assumed at about 5 km/h on level ground - hills, crowds, and stops will slow you down.
Walking-route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors via FOSSGIS OSRM (data licensed under ODbL). Landmark data from Wikidata (CC0).


