A Cultural Center
The Ostal d’Occitània -the House of Occitania- is located in the centre of Toulouse. It is a cultural centre for the Occitan language and culture. The Ostal is a public space with exhibitions, conferences, performances, concerts, screenings, restaurant, meeting room, bookstore….

Convergéncia Occitana
The association Convergéncia Occitana manage the Ostal d’Occitania to manage and animate its historic spaces. The aim of Convergéncia Occitana is to establish and promote a genuine cultural spirit and policy.

Occitan Culture
In 2016, the new region called Occitanie reappeared on the European Map. Situated between the Rhône and the Pyrenees. This new region Occitanie broadly corresponds to the territory of the counts of Toulouse and to the one of the parliaments of Toulouse during 1000 years. The name Occitania has been used in its territory for over 500 years.

The Ostal d’Occitània
The Ostal d’Occitània is in the former residences of two Capitouls Huc de Boysson ( en oc) and Jean de Cheverry (en oc). Dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, these hotels belong to the city of Toulouse. The counts of Toulouse have given to the cities of their territory the freedom to manage themselves. The cities nominate and elect councils. In Toulouse, the members of the councils took the name of Capitouls. They will manage the city from 1141 to 1790.