Toulouse
is life in the slow lane
is life in the slow lane
Welcome to Toulouse
Ochre rooftops and blushing brick churches earned Toulouse the nickname ‘La Ville Rose’ (The Pink City). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-coloured shopfronts and churches. Beyond the old town, Toulouse sprawls into France’s fourth-largest metropolis. It’s an animated, hectic place, but Toulouse – nestled between a bend in the Garonne River and the mighty Canal du Midi – is invigorated by its waterways.
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Toulouse Sightseeing Bus Tour
Board an open-topped minibus and start your tour where you will observe the most famous attractions and historic monuments of Toulouse, also known as the “Ville Rose” such as the St Sernin basilica, the Canal du Midi, the St Etienne cathedral, or even the Pont Neuf.Enjoy a 70-minute tour from your comfortable seat, listening to stories and anecdotes with an audio-guide in 8 languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese).Itinerary of your tour:1) Armenie Square2) Wilson Square3) Saint-Etienne Cathedral4) Roman Walls5) Bowls Green / Royal Garden6) Private Mansions (Renaissance)7) Carmes Market8) Law Courts9) Natural History Museum12) Botanical gardens and park13) "Allée des demoiselles"14) Canal du midi15) Historic covered market16) Les Augustins convent buildings17) Assézat family mansion18) "The old" New bridge19) Allegorical sculptures of the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic20) Modern and contemporary art museum "Les abattoirs"21) Catalan Bridge22) Roman Walls23) Tobacco workshops24) Saint Sernin Basilica (except on Sunday 10:30am and 12:30am)25) Jeanne d'Arc Square26) Multimedia library
Day Trip to Carcassonne Cite Medievale and Comtale Castle Tour from Toulouse
Day trip to the Cité de Carcassonne.You're staying in Toulouse and you want to discover the Cité de Carcassonne, her Comtal castle, her Saint Nazaire basilica and more historical highlights ?The Toulouse Welcome agency based in Toulouse plan every friday and sunday in summer a bus day trip.Schedule of your day trip : Departure from Toulouse at 09:00 (check in at 08:50), planned arrival in Carcassonne at 10:00 Departure from Carcassonne at 04:00pm, planned arrival in Toulouse at 05:00pm Practical details, drop on, drop off : In Carcassonne : at the bus parking. A free shuttle will pick you up every 5 to 10 minutes to take you to the CIté de Carcassonne (Porte Narbonaise) . The shuttle lasts 5minutes.
Carcassonne Sightseeing Tour
Carcassonne being the starting point to discover the surroundings, making up for a full day excursion. For instance Carcassonne ( the cité) in the morning, then the afternoon the village of Minerve and the oil factory of Bize.Another suggestion with a full day tour of Carcassonne, the surroundings and back to Carcassonne including a meal. The old town of Mirepoix and on the way back to Carcassonne a special wine tasting, the first sparkling wine, the ancestor of Champagne : Blanquette from the town of Limoux.Full day tour from Carcassonne to Toulouse for instance including the meal and return to Carcassonne, going to Toulouse at the St Sernin Church, the Capitole, the old historic town, the river banks.
Private Transfer Toulouse Airport to Lourdes
No more stress of finding a taxi or sharing a shuttle while arriving or departing from Toulouse for your spiritual or leisure trip to Lourdes. Just enter your details when you book online, pay in advance and then show your voucher to your driver when you land at Toulouse airport (TLS). Travel in a spacious private vehicle for up to 8 passengers. This is the best way while arriving or departing in the City of Toulouse. This is a private transfer only for you and your travel companions. The driver will be waiting at Toulouse airport (TLS) with the placard with your name.The transfer can be from Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport.
Private Toulouse Transfer Airport to Hotel
No more stress of finding a taxi or sharing a shuttle while arriving or departing from Toulouse. Just enter your details when you book online, pay in advance and then show your voucher to your driver when you land at Toulouse airport (TLS). Travel in a spacious private vehicle for up to 8 passengers. This is the best way while arriving or departing in the City of Toulouse. This is a private transfer only for you and your travel companions. The driver will be waiting at Toulouse airport (TLS) with the placard with your name. You will receive the contact details by sms or by email. Transfer one way to or from Airport.
3 Day Private Lourdes Pilgrimage Tour
Day 1 - Toulouse - LourdesA Private Car Transfer from Toulouse Airport or Station to Lourdes Hotel Astoria Vatican 3* or similar (2.5h drive). Dinner at Hotel is included. After Dinner you can start you pilgrimage with the breathtaking candlelight procession. Overnight at hotel.Day 2 - LourdesBuffet Breakfast at Hotel.Later a Private Guide will help to discover all the secrets of Lourdes. From the visit of the Grotto of Massabielle to the holy bath. Lunch & Dinner at Hotel are included. Evening again you can participate to the candlelight procession. Overnight at hotel.Day 3 - Lourdes - ToulouseBuffet Breakfast at Hotel.According to your flight timings transfer by Private Car to Toulouse Airport (2.5h drive).