Toulouse
Toulouse place du Capitole, CRT Occitanie / Dominique Viet
Le couvent des Jacobins, CRT Occitanie_Patrice THEBAULT
Warm, spontaneous, passionate, Toulouse is the capital of Occitania. It welcomes you to its orange-rose brick setting, shaped by 2000 years of history.
Top landmarks and sites devoted to aeronautical and space culture happily sit side by side. The blend of sunshine, party atmosphere and carefree lifestyle make it a city where lots of French people dream of living.
Must-dos
The tour of Toulouse's top landmarks
You'll be amazed at the sheer number of amazing monuments inToulousewhose centre you can exploreon foot or by bike. Walk intoSaint-Sernin Basilica(one of the biggest Roman buildings in the West) andHôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques, both listed as World Heritage sites byUNESCO.
Experience the majesty of theJacobin Convent, a gem of Southern French Gothic Art. Enjoy the peace of thecloister and Augustine Museum. If you can only visit one of Toulouse's 80 mansions then make it theHôtel d’Assézat.
La basilique Saint-Sernin, D.Viet / CRT Occitanie
Don't miss
Emblem of Toulouse:the Capitole. It is home to both the Town Hall and Opera: a unique situation in France! Admire its sumptuous architecture whose pink marble columns set the beat.
Aeronautics and space
Toulouse takes you high
Toulouse isn't just buzzing with art with its20 museums. It is also thehome of the Ariane rocket, Concorde and Airbus. Prepare to find out all about the feats, adventures and wonders in this Toulouse tale. Plan for a full day at theCité de l’Espace. Visit theAéroscopia Museum. Pair your trip with a visit to the neighbouringAirbus factories. So manyunmissable sites unique in Europe. You'll have a great time here with the family whether or not you're experts in space and planes.
Cité de l'Espace - Toulouse - Occitanie, Manuel Huynh
Our favourite
La Piste des Géants: a unique cultural site! It is deployed in Toulouse, around the old Montaudran runways from where the Aéropostale pilots took off. On 6 hectares, this site brings together the Envol des Pionniers (museum space dedicated to Aéropostale), the Halle de la Machine (space dedicated to the giant performance machines of the Compagne La Machine) as well as the Jardins de la Ligne (route landscaped with games for children).
Science, it's natural
Toulouse gets your exciting
More great family visits as Toulouse knows how to make its expertise related to its cutting-edge activities and research approachable.
The former Medicine Faculty on the edge of the awe-inspiring Jardin des Plantes is now the Quai des Savoirs : you learn tons of amazing things here. Next door, step into the magical and thrilling world of Toulouse's Natural History Museum, the 2nd biggest in France.
First class year-round exhibitions and an action-packed event schedule await.
Le Muséum d'histoire naturelle, Christine Chabanette
Garonne docks
Explore the river and canal side of Toulouse
Toulouse has a passionate relationship with its river, the Garonne. Stunning houses line its sun-soaked brick docks in the shade of the plane trees. It's a go-to for locals who love getting together in the leafy and lively Port de la Daurade or Place Saint-Pierre.
The Garonne is connected to the UNESCO World Heritage Canal du Midi by the Canal de Brienne. Boat trips, walks and bike rides on the towpaths: treat yourself to a refreshing outing.
Les quais de Garonne, D.Viet / CRT Occitanie
Expert's tip
"It's the place to be, the place where you take the time ... and a good sunbath!" : Catherine, our expert Toulouse Tourism, offers a ride on the banks of the Garonne. An essential experience!
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Well worth a visit
From thePont Neuf, inaugurated by Louis XIV as a child, you may seethePyrenean peaks: an awe-inspiring show that is performed pretty often depending on weather conditions.
Place de la Trinité, Christine Chabanette
Heritage and lifestyle
Live in Toulouse
You'll loveToulouseandits Italian vibe. In the increasingly pedestrianised centre,brick splashes everythingwith its pink, red and orange shades. It is a direct descendant from Roman times. Admire thearchitectural features : columns, caryatids, faces and more. Step into internal courtyards in Renaissance mansions. Have a coffee in squares gushing with fountains. And of course, enjoy the boutiques, restaurants and cafés that make Toulouse a trendy yet friendly city.
Top tip
Free museums and monuments, discounted activities, guided tour of your choice including public transport: experience Toulouse without limits for 24, 48 or 72 hrs with theTourism Pass.
Toulouse, in all seasons
Toulouse issumptuous in spring, hot in summer, exuberant in autumn andwonderful in winter. The brick is still orange, the streets are lit up and everyone flocks to the Christmas market on Place du Capitole.
Video 3:24 © Mathieu Maxime Prod.
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How to get there
Toulouse is the biggest city (1.3 million people living in its urban area) in the Occitania region and the capital of the Haute-Garonne department.
- By car: on the A61, A62, A64 motorways.
- By train: Toulouse-Matabiau station in the city centre
- By plane: Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is 8km from the city centre which you can reach by tram, shuttle bus or bus.
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