The foundation stone of the Grand Mosque of Toulouse was laid on April 28, 2005 by the efforts of the Muslim community in Toulouse. Today, it extends over 3 floors, with a total area of 2,111 square meters, and includes a mezzanine dedicated to women, in addition to a living space on the third floor that includes a library and offices for activities. social, and the architect Christian Barthe managed to balance the architectural traditions of the Islamic world with the specifics of architecture in Toulouse.