Toulouse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Garonne which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and a sunset
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Museum of Toulouse showing interior views
Capitole de Toulouse showing outdoor eating, dining out and a city
Church of the Jacobins showing landscape views and a city

Toulouse Travel Guide Video

Walk amid the blush-colored terracotta façades in la Ville Rose (the Pink City) and find busy marketplaces, live music venues and the mighty Canal du Midi.

Toulouse is a dynamic metropolis in southwestern France and capital of the Haute-Garonne department. Throughout Toulouse’s Old Town, majestic heritage terracotta buildings give the city its dusky-pink hue and charming nickname. Wander along rambling alleys and broad boulevards, admiring glowing façades. Enter the wider cityscape, where students, scientists and engineers endeavour to uphold the city’s reputation for technological innovation.

Explore Toulouse’s distinctive Vieux Quartier enclosed by the banks of the Garonne River and the Canal du Midi to admire the city’s heritage shopfronts, churches and historic Occitan flair. Investigate the Saint Sernin Basilica to appreciate its ornate architecture and understand its significance as a stop on the Arles pilgrimage trail. Toulouse Cathedral and the Jacobins Convent are also remarkable religious structures. Tour the Capitole de Toulouse complex to visit the historic opera house, the magnificent Hôtel de Ville and a 16th-century keep. View these buildings from the spacious Place du Capitole.

Toulouse features one of France’s largest and oldest universities and many important headquarters in the European aerospace industry. Learn about Toulouse’s achievements in aeronautical innovation when you explore the Cité de l’espace (City of Space) theme park or the Aeroscopia aviation museum. The ultra-modern Médiathèque José Cabanis houses the city’s fascinating library.

Enjoy fresh air in the sprawling Jardin des Plantes where there are themed gardens and a restaurant. Stroll along the riverbank or take a boat cruise for views of Toulouse’s cityscape, as well as Pont Neuf and Pont Saint Pierre. Journey through five centuries of European art wandering the galleries of the Hôtel d’Assézat. As evening falls, head to one of Toulouse’s atmospheric bars to get a taste of the local music scene.

Access Toulouse easily via its local airport and intercity railway. Use Toulouse’s comprehensive public transit network or explore the city by bike. Visit rose-tinted Toulouse to experience contemporary dynamism in a picturesque setting.

Where to stay in Toulouse

Garonne which includes a river or creek, heritage architecture and a bridge

Toulouse City-Centre

4/5(114 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Toulouse City-Centre. Top attractions like Church of the Jacobins and Place du Capitole are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Capitole Station or Jeanne d'Arc Metro Station to see more of the city.

Toulouse City-Centre
Capitole de Toulouse showing outdoor eating, dining out and a city

Capitole

Discover Capitole, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Capitole include Place du Capitole and Church of the Jacobins, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Capitole Station.

Capitole
Jardin des Plantes featuring flowers, wild flowers and a garden

Toulouse South-East

4/5(5 area reviews)

Get to know Toulouse South-East and its many features like its parks and casinos. You might want to explore sights like Jardin des Plantes and Stadium de Toulouse, and you can jump on the metro at Faculté de Pharmacie Metro Station or Rangueil Station to get around the city.

Toulouse South-East
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Saint-Cyprien

3/5(1 area review)

Get to know Saint-Cyprien and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Centre de l'Affiche and Les Abattoirs, and you can jump on the metro at Saint Cyprien-Republique Station or Fer à Cheval Tram Stop to get around the city.

Saint-Cyprien
Basilique Saint-Sernin showing heritage architecture

Arnaud Bernard

4/5(7 area reviews)

Arnaud Bernard is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Basilica of Saint-Sernin and Place du Capitole.

Arnaud Bernard
Museum of the Augustins featuring heritage architecture, night scenes and a city

Saint-Georges

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Saint-Georges. Make a stop by Place Wilson or Saint George Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jean-Jaurès Metro Station to get around town.

Saint-Georges
Plaza Hotel Capitole Toulouse
Plaza Hotel Capitole Toulouse
4 out of 5
7 Place Du Capitole, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is Rp2.024.999 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp2.024.999
Rp2.396.392 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Central hotel in excellent location, well staffed, polite and thoughtful attendance. Super quiet, comfortable room."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Plaza Hotel Capitole Toulouse
The Social Hub Toulouse
The Social Hub Toulouse
4 out of 5
1 Rue de Sébastopol, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is Rp1.563.258 per night from 25 May to 26 May
Rp1.563.258
Rp1.851.761 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
"The reviews say wonderful. Exactly what it is. Food and staff quite impressed. Nothing to add."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

The Social Hub Toulouse
Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
4 out of 5
16, Boulevard Bonrepos, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is Rp1.366.873 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp1.366.873
Rp1.635.737 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star residence in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,549 reviews)
4 star aparthotel in an excellent position
"The hotel is on a brilliant position opposite the bus station for transport from and to the airport. We couldnt have been any nearer. Also the Matabiau Rail Station is directly opposite the hotel. We utilised noth the bus and the train. The hotel is very modern and clean. Our room was a good size ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
4 out of 5
16, Boulevard Bonrepos, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star residence in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,549 reviews)
4 star aparthotel in an excellent position
"The hotel is on a brilliant position opposite the bus station for transport from and to the airport. We couldnt have been any nearer. Also the Matabiau Rail Station is directly opposite the hotel. We utilised noth the bus and the train. The hotel is very modern and clean. Our room was a good size ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
Tres interessant
"Moderne ,propre et bien localusé. Personnel professionnel . Belle douche. Grand lit très confortable . A pued du metro et du bus ."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale
Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale
4 out of 5
8 Rue De Caulet, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Saint ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (600 reviews)
"Limpio, moderno, espacioso y bien insonorizado. La recepcionista fue muy agradable y atenta"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Toulouse

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Top destination
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Toulouse is s great xity

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The people are very welcoming and accommodating to foreigners but it is very helpful to know some French phrases. There is some great architecture and plenty of bars/restaurants offering French, Italian, Spanish and oriental/Asian food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I lived here for a year so can highly recommend it. It’s not got heaps of stuff to do but it’s a beautiful place to just walk / cycle around for a few days. Very French too!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

For a short break toulouse was perfect and would go back in a heartbeat. Beautiful city, lots of amazing restaurants and shopping as well as nice gardens, churches and monuments to see.

5/5 - Excellent

CB

A nice place .. enjoyed our visit to La Halle de la Machine, Le Minotaure was fantastic!!!!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Not many places to visit for pleasure

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