In the city take a tour to discover 2000 years of history. Go by Segway, petit train, tram, open top mini bus, on foot, by bike or metro and discover the iconic monuments and beautiful coloured buildings that give the city its name “la ville rose”. There are numerous fabulous sites such as the ancient Jacobins Convent, the beautiful Saint-Sernin Basilica which has been lavishly renovated revealing the full glory of its medieval frescoes and murals, plus the Hôtel d’Assézat a magnificent 17th century town house which houses the Fondation Bemberg a private museum of paintings and objets d’art.
Though known as the pink city, Toulouse offers many colours and it’s the perfect starting point for a cycling tour along the banks of the blue water of the city’s river and canal. Bikes and tandems can be rented at La Maison du vélo, located on the banks of the Canal du Midi.
Pick up a “Pass de Tourism” at the tourist office to use public transport and get entry to a whopping 55 attractions.
The 240km long Canal du Midi was built under the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, and flows from Sète to Toulouse. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1996. Make the most of the sunshine with a relaxing boat trip on the River Garonne or the Canal du Midi or take a bike ride alongside the water, the feel good factor is guaranteed...
Browse at the monthly flea market on the first weekend of every month, from Friday to Sunday. Visit the daily book and flower markets for local colour and culture.
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Toulouse plages, the city beaches will be set in several locations this summer: the prairie des filtres, the port viguerie (recently renovated) with a Ferris Wheel and the Espace bazacle…
Summer in the city
Flea market fun
Sparkling and cool
See the sites
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