Toulouse Cathedral consists of two incomplete churches joined together—one started in the first half of the 13th century and the other started at the end of the 13th century and then abandoned. The two churches bring together two distinct Gothic styles. One is the first-ever example of Southern Gothic style in red brick; the other is built in the more traditional Northern Gothic style, similar to what is found at the cathedrals of Chartres and Notre Dame.
The interior is just as unusual as the exterior, with two separate sections that are not on the same axis and give the cathedral a disjointed feeling. One of the main attractions lies inside: an organ whose pipes are suspended 56 feet (17 meters) off the ground. Originally built in the 17th century, the organ is still used for concerts today.