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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- Attraction in ToulouseCité de l’Espace
- Attraction in ToulouseCouvent des Jacobins
- Attraction in ToulousePlace du Capitole
- Attraction in ToulouseAeroscopia
- Attraction in ToulouseCapitole
- Attraction in ToulouseBasilique St-Sernin
- Attraction in ToulouseFondation Bemberg
- Attraction in ToulouseMusée St-Raymond
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Best Things to Do
Exciting art venues, leisurely boat trips, urban beaches and eating exceedingly well are fundamental for any visit to this dynamic student city.
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Best Time to Visit
There’s always something fabulous to discover in this gem of Southwest France. Here’s when to plan your visit.
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Free Things to Do
France's Pink City, Toulouse, features peach-tiled rooftops, marvelous river views and fascinating historical sites. Here are the best free things.
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Day Trips
From walking in the Pyrenees to a day on the Mediterranean coast as well as cycling, winery and safari tours, Toulouse is a great base for a day trip.
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