The monumental staircase of the Capitole in Toulouse is currently undergoing a major restoration, with the area closed to the public since October 5. A project costing 410,000 euros aims to restore the staircase's original colors and architectural features. This work follows earlier renovations of the building's facades, prestige rooms, and the municipal council chamber. The restoration includes repairing historical wall paintings, cleaning and preserving large monumental paintings, restoring decorative gilding, cleaning stone steps, repairing the floor mosaic, and cleaning marble balustrades and other architectural details. The project is expected to last until next summer. The work will be carried out in three phases. The first phase involves closing the staircase to the public until April to allow for major restoration work on the building and its decorations. From April to the end of August, the staircase will be accessible again, though the first-floor gallery will remain closed. During these phases, the Gervais room and reception areas will stay open to visitors. The final phase will focus on areas around the Gervais room, with partial and occasional closures depending on the progress of the work and technical needs. The restoration is expected to be completed by next summer, allowing the Capitole to fully reopen before the European Heritage Days in 2027. The City of Toulouse stated that the project will enhance the attractiveness of the Capitole, which welcomed 10,783 visitors during the 2026 edition. Once completed, the public will be able to rediscover the monumental staircase in all its original splendor, with restored spaces, artworks preserved in their original colors, and an enriched visitor experience.