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Toulouse, known as 'La Ville Rose' for its distinctive pink terracotta brick architecture, is France's fourth largest city and the heart of European aerospace. Straddling the River Garonne between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, it blends a rich medieval history with a vibrant student life and world-class innovation.

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Best time to visit Toulouse

aprilmayjuneseptemberoctober

Spring and early autumn offer mild temperatures ideal for exploring the compact historic centre on foot or by bike, avoiding the summer heat and crowds.

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What to see in Toulouse

Basilique Saint-SerninChillTrip
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Basilique Saint-Sernin

One of the largest Romanesque buildings in the world, this stunning red-brick 11th–12th century basilica was a key stop on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Features a magnificent bell tower, ornate gates, and a thunderous organ.

FreeAbout 60 minculturehistoryrelaxation

AddressBasilica of St. Sernin, 7 Pl. Saint-Sernin, 31000 Toulouse, France

4.7/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Thursday8:30 am–6 pm
  • Friday8:30 am–6 pm
  • Saturday10 am–5:30 pm
  • Sunday10 am–5:30 pm
  • Monday8:30 am–6 pm
  • Tuesday8:30 am–6 pm
  • Wednesday8:30 am–6 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Capitole de Toulouse

Magnificent neoclassical red-brick building dominating the main pedestrianised plaza. Houses City Hall with its grandiose Salle des Illustres and the city's main theatre. Much of the interior can be visited for free.

FreeAbout 45 minculturehistory

AddressToulouse, France

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Couvent des Jacobins

Deconsecrated mother-church of the Dominican Order, built in Gothic red brick. Houses the relics of St Thomas Aquinas and includes a convent, refectory, chapel of St Antonin, and Salle Capitulaire.

Paid entryAbout 60 minculturehistory

Address10 Pl. des Jacobins, 31000 Toulouse, France

4.6/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday10 am–6 pm
  • Saturday10 am–6 pm
  • Sunday10 am–6 pm
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10 am–6 pm
  • Wednesday10 am–6 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Musée des Augustins

Fine arts museum set in a beautifully preserved former Augustinian monastery surrounding two delightful cloisters. Entry is free, making it one of the best cultural deals in the city.

FreeAbout 90 minculturehistory

Address21 Rue de Metz, 31000 Toulouse, France

4.4/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Thursday12–6 pm
  • Friday12–6 pm
  • Saturday10 am–6 pm
  • Sunday10 am–6 pm
  • Monday12–6 pm
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de ToulouseChillTrip
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Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Toulouse

A fascinatingly eclectic Gothic cathedral built over centuries by medieval builders who repeatedly changed plans, resulting in a uniquely mismatched but grand architectural ensemble.

FreeAbout 45 minculturehistory

AddressPl. Saint-Étienne, 31000 Toulouse, France

4.5/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Thursday8 am–7 pm
  • Friday8 am–7 pm
  • Saturday8 am–7 pm
  • Sunday9 am–7 pm
  • Monday8 am–7 pm
  • Tuesday8 am–7 pm
  • Wednesday8 am–7 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Cité de l'Espace

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Jardin Japonais Pierre-Baudis

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Jardin des Plantes de Toulouse

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Pont Neuf Toulouse

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Halle de la Machine

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Aeroscopia

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Where to eat in Toulouse

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Les Halles Victor Hugo

A bustling covered food market on the ground floor with five small restaurants upstairs serving fresh, market-driven cuisine until the afternoon. A beloved local institution.

Price $Must try — Cassoulet

AddressPl. Victor Hugo, 31000 Toulouse, France

4.5/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Thursday6 am–2 pm
  • Friday6 am–2 pm
  • Saturday6 am–2 pm
  • Sunday6 am–2 pm
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday6 am–2 pm
  • Wednesday6 am–2 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Au Gascon

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Le Bibent

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La Faim des Haricots

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Genty Magre

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Le Bistrot de L'Etoile

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Caminito

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L'oasis

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Things to do in Toulouse

Canal du Midi

bikeFreeAbout 180 min

UNESCO World Heritage Site canal stretching from Toulouse towards the Mediterranean. The towpath offers a scenic cycling route through the city and beyond, passing through Carcassonne and Béziers.

Airbus Visit

tourPaid entryAbout 180 min

A 90-minute guided tour of the Airbus A350 production line in the massive JJ Lagardere factory in Blagnac, followed by a visit to the Aeroscopia aviation museum. Advance booking essential.

Stade Ernest Wallon

otherPaid entryAbout 120 min

Home ground of Stade Toulousain, one of Europe's most successful rugby union clubs and four-time European Champions Cup winners. Attending a match is a quintessential Toulouse experience.

La Beer Fabrique

workshopPaid entryAbout 180 min

Microbrewery on Avenue Etienne Billières offering hands-on brewing classes where participants brew their own beer from scratch.

Théâtre du Capitole

showPaid entryAbout 150 min

Toulouse's prestigious opera house and home of the Orchestre National du Capitole, hosting world-class opera and orchestral performances throughout the season.

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Where to go near Toulouse

Carcassonne →

Train 1hCar 1h

A spectacular medieval fortified citadel that inspired Disney Castle. Easily reachable as a day trip but best experienced by staying overnight inside the ramparts.

Albi

Train 1hCar 1h

Birthplace of painter Toulouse-Lautrec, whose ancestral home now houses an impressive gallery of his work. Also features a striking fortified cathedral.

Andorra la Vella

Bus 3hCar 3h

Tiny mountain principality in the Pyrenees, popular for duty-free shopping and skiing. Reachable by bus or car via the N20.

Bordeaux →

Train 2hCar 2h30

World-famous wine capital reachable by following the Garonne river downstream or via the A62 motorway. A beautiful city with outstanding food, wine, and architecture.

Barcelona

Train 3hBus 6hCar 4h

Vibrant Catalan capital accessible by scenic train through the Pyrenees or by bus via Perpignan. A world-class destination for architecture, food, and beaches.

Foix

Train 1h15Car 1h

Charming Pyrenean town dominated by a medieval castle, serving as a gateway to the mountains and a stepping stone towards Andorra.

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