The Saint-Pierre des Cuisines Toulouse is located near the Place Saint-Pierre. It was built in the eleventh century on the site of the first church that succeeded an old Gallo-Roman necropolis. In the eleventh century, still, it serves a priory of Cluny Abbey of Moissac. Its name, which seems strange, "Kitchen" is a term derived from "coquinis", which designated small artisans.
In the twelfth century, the church hosts public meetings and it was here that Count Toulouse recognized in 1189 the privileges of the town that are leading sheriffs.
In the sixteenth century, the building became the possession of the Carthusians.
Over the centuries, the alterations are made: the portal, sections of walls and part of the nave remained Romanesque (XI and XII), but now it is mostly flat apse chancel and nave southern character that make it special.
However, the fate of the building knew other singularities. During the Revolution, the site is occupied by the army which are bottom of guns and used as a warehouse.
Listed in 1971, the church became a time a museum before being attached to Toulouse of National Conservatory, which was in fact a large auditorium of 960 sqm for 400 spectators. Information +33 5 61 22 31 05.
