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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Toulouse: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Toulouse
- Toulouse sometimes referred to as "La Ville Rose," receives its pink colour from the soft native stone, which gives its streets and sites a romantic feel.
- However, it is also a thriving commercial centre, with the violet as its emblem. It has historically been the home of the pastel trade - a blue dye extracted from the pastel plant.
- Because this is France, food and wine are essential to the Toulouse holidays.
- There are some excellent food markets in the area, as well as a distinct cuisine, with specialities such as 'cassoulet Toulousain,' a bean and pork stew, ' ' garbure,' another meaty stew with cabbage.
- Toulouse, the largest city in the Occitane region, is also an excellent starting point for excursions to Carcassonne and the region's many vineyards.
- Once fed and watered, travellers to Toulouse can enjoy a wealth of heritage, including the Roman-era Saint-Sernin Basilica, the Gothic Jacobins Convent, and the lovely Renaissance Hotel d'Assezat, as well as an atmospheric crisscross of canals.
- The joyous elements of this rosy southern city include excellent shopping, a strong showing of contemporary galleries and funky street art, and a world-famous rugby club.
- Capital: Toulouse
- International Airport: Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Population: 1,037,000
- Currency: Tolosan Dener Melgorés Sol
- Time: GMT+1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: French
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Toulouse
- Toulouse's ochre rooftops and blushing brick churches earned it the moniker "La Ville Rose" (The Pink City).
- Its enchanting Vieux Quartier is a whirlwind of coral-coloured shopfronts and churches.
- Toulouse, France's fourth-largest metropolis, sprawls beyond the old town.
- Toulouse, nestled between a bend in the Garonne River and the mighty Canal du Midi, is an animated, hectic place, but its waterways invigorate it.
- Toulouse is home to one of the largest universities outside of Paris, with students and scientists at its heart.
- The Airbus factory outside of town is where French aviation history continues.
- Toulouse has a rose-tinted sheen, from the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Toulouse
- Toulouse, located near the Pyrenees and close to the Mediterranean coast, has a pleasant climate with plenty of sunshine, making it an ideal holiday destination.
- As a result, it never gets too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter.
- Toulouseâs climate, like that of the rest of Southern France, is delightful, with mild winters, long hot summers, and sunshine throughout the spring and autumn seasons.
- This French city's pleasant climate makes it ideal for a holiday at any time of year.
- Toulouse has a mild, temperate climate and is located in southern France's Midi-Pyrenees region, along the banks of the Garonne River.
- Toulouse is known for its sunshine and long summer season, with mild winters, hot summers, and a deficient annual rainfall.
- Toulouse's average annual daytime temperature is around 20°C.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Toulouse
Basilique Saint-Sernin
- This is one of the most important and magnificent churches on the mediaeval pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the "Chemin Saint Jacques."
- This magnificent Basilica is Europe's largest Romanesque church.
- The Basilica, built of red bricks typical of Toulouse, has a five-aisled nave and three-aisled transept in the Romanesque style.
- Saint Saturninus, the first bishop of Toulouse, was martyred in the year 250, and the church is dedicated to him.
- The facade of the Basilica is adorned with a magnificent doorway and intricate sculptures of King David and the Apostles.
- The grandiose barrel-vaulted sanctuary has the solemn and serene atmosphere associated with Romanesque churches.
- A reliquary containing a relic of the True Cross is a treasure in this collection.
Couvent des Jacobins
- This was founded as a Dominican monastery between 1260 and 1292.
- This magnificent example of Southern Gothic architecture was built entirely of Toulouse red bricks and featured a tower similar to the Basilique Saint-Sernin.
- The massive and austere exterior stark contrasts with the delicate interior architecture.
- The two-aisled nave of the convent's church features inspiring vaulting, with the famous palm-frond-shaped ribs radiating from seven central piers in the choir.
- A chapel dedicated to Saint Antonin is embellished with a series of 14th-century mural paintings.
- The church also houses Saint Thomas Aquinas' relics.
- The convent's most tranquil area is the cloister, an inspiring space of arched colonnades built-in 1307.
- The convent hosts exhibitions in the refectory throughout the year.
- The Convent des Jacobins host cultural events such as evenings of dancing and mediaeval history reenactments.
- Throughout the year, the convent also hosts thematic expositions.
Place du Capitole
- The bustling Place du Capitole is the heart of Toulouse life.
- Toulouse's classic architecture is on display in this town square.
- Beautiful arcades line the west side of the square.
- The celebrated 18th-century Capitole building stands on the east side of the square.
- The Capitole, now the Hôtel de Ville, was named after the old chapter of magistrates (capitouls) who met here (Town Hall).
- The magnificent facade features eight massive pink marble columns.
- With its gilded mouldings and cartouches, the Salle des Illustres, modelled after the Farnese Gallery in Rome, is the Capitole's most impressive space.
- The public is welcome to visit this hall and other antique Capitole room.
- A historic defence tower from the sixteenth century stands behind the Capitole, and the Theatre du Capitole is just a few metres away.
- To discover more about Toulouse's historic centre, go south from the Place du Capitole to the Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter).
- The Rue Saint-Rome and Rue des Changes are two charming pedestrian streets lined with shops and cafés in this mediaeval quarter.
Musée des Augustins
- For art lovers, the Musée des Augustins (Musée des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse) is a must-see cultural attraction.
- The museum exhibits Western art spanning the centuries, from the mediaeval period to the 1940s.
- The museum's collections contain over 4,000 items, making it a diverse and comprehensive fine arts catalogue.
- The museum's galleries are housed in a former Augustine Convent built between the 14th and 16th centuries.
- This Historical Monument is considered a work of art in Southern Gothic architecture.
- The abbey, with its rows of marble columns with delicately carved capitals, is not to be missed.
- The monastery's church now houses a collection of 17th-century religious paintings, including works by Peter Paul Rubens, Nicolas Tournier, and Bartolomé-Esteban Murillo.
- The collections from the 18th and 19th centuries are also noteworthy, particularly for works by Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, Eugène Delacroix and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
- The collection of Romanesque sculptures is one of the museum's most prized possessions.
- This special collection can find relics from the Basilique Saint-Sernin, the 12th-century Monastère de la Daurade, and the 11th-century Cathédrale Saint-Etienne.
- There are rare sculptures and intricately carved capitals on show, including an Archangel statue from the thirteenth century
- Take your time appreciating the vast art collections and touring the ancient structure, which boasts elegant architecture and roomy, light interiors.
Museum of Fine Arts and Decorative Arts
- This remarkable fine art and decorative arts museum is housed in the Hôtel d'Assézat, a lavish hôtel particulier (mansion) from the Renaissance on the Rue de Metz.
- Capitoul Pierre d'Assézat, who became wealthy by making plant dye, had the Hôtel d'Assézat built for him in the 16th century (an important industry at the time).
- A distinguishing aspect of the building's architecture is the courtyard, which has elaborate sculptural features and an arcaded loggia.
- The Fondation Bemberg's treasures, which include 16th and 18th-century Venetian paintings, 18th-century French paintings, Renaissance portraits, religious paintings, bronze sculptures, and royal book bindings, are displayed in the exquisitely restored Hôtel d'Assézat.
- Impressionist works by Claude Monet, Eugène Boudin, and Camille Pissarro are also noteworthy, as are Post-Impressionist works by Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard, André Derain, and Louis Valtat.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Toulouse Off the Beaten Track
Musée Saint-Raymond
- The Musée Saint-Raymond, opposite the Basilique Saint-Sernin, houses a beautiful collection of archaeological finds and antiquities.
- The museum is housed in a 1523 mediaeval university building listed Historical Monument.
- The collection includes prehistoric archaeological discoveries and antiquities from the Roman and Early Middle Ages.
- After viewing the collections, travellers can stroll through the Garden of Antiquities at the museum.
- The garden looks like a classical Roman landscape, with laurels, cypresses, vines, and olive trees.
- The garden's café, which has terrace seating, serves up iced beverages, coffee, and snacks to travellers.
Cathédrale Saint-Etienne
- The Cathedral of Saint-Etienne, a blend of architectural styles, was built over five centuries, explaining the disunity of its design features.
- The original Romanesque church was gradually transformed with Gothic elements.
- The result is an eclectic monument with an unbalanced appearance.
- The cathedral's 19-meter-wide nave was the most expansive vaulted structure in Europe when it was built at the end of the 12th century.
- A "Raymondine" is a vast, Southern Gothic nave.
- Later, the cathedral was rebuilt in the North Gothic style to compete with the great cathedrals of Northern Europe.
- The cathedral has elaborate decorative elements in addition to its massive tower.
- Beautiful stained-glass windows, particularly the large rose window, allow ethereal light to enter the sanctuary.
- The cathedral's ornately decorated chapels and beautiful tapestries from the 16th to 18th centuries are also worth seeing.
- Choir organ music has been an essential tradition in Toulouse for centuries.
- The cathedral's majestic 17th-century organ carries on this legacy.
- The organ delights audiences with ethereal sounds during the annual Toulouse les Orgues concerts in October.
les Abattoirs
- Les Abattoirs Museum houses over 4,000 works, including paintings, photographs, drawings, graphic works, and a small group of sculptures.
- The collection focuses on contemporary art created since the 1950s, including Art Brut and other avant-garde pieces.
- More than 700 artists' works are represented in the permanent collection.
- Among the best-known pieces are paintings by Jean Dubuffet, Marcel Duchamp, and Vasarely, as well as images by Robert Mapplethorpe.
- Picasso's 1936 painting La Dépouille du Minotaure en Costume d'Arlequin ("The Remains of the Minotaur in a Harlequin Costume") is one of the most impressive pieces in the museum.
- This massive floor-to-ceiling painting is 12 metres wide and nine metres tall.
- By strolling through the museum's Sculpture Park in the courtyard, travellers can unwind outside before enjoying refreshments or a small dinner at the café/restaurant, which provides a comfortable terrace sitting at covered tables.
- Conferences and temporary exhibits are often held at the museum.
Musée Paul-Dupuy
- This delightful museum is located in the wonderfully renovated old mansion known as the Hôtel Besson.
- The museum's collection includes decorative and graphic arts from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century.
- Beautiful antique enamels, textiles, regional ceramic wares, and wooden sculptures exist.
- The watch and automation exhibit is particularly intriguing.
- The museum also holds transient exhibitions all through the year.
Chapelle des Carmélites
- This 17th-century chapel, considered a masterpiece of Baroque art, was built in 1622 for the Carmelite convent by King Louis XIII and his wife Anne of Austria.
- The chapel's wall artwork and murals by Jean-Pierre Rivals and Jean-Baptiste Despax are in excellent condition.
- Travellers can marvel at Jean-Pierre Rival's breathtaking ceiling paintings, filled with angels and cherubs and inspired by the Vatican's Sistine Chapel.
- Rivals started, and Despax finished the artwork for the chapel.
- The concerts are held in the chapel with candlelights to add to the magical atmosphere.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Toulouse Culture and Traditions
- You can't visit Toulouse without falling under the spell of the Capitole.
- The city's beating heart is the iconic building with a stunning 17th-century neoclassical style façade.
- It is surrounded by several districts, each of which is distinct from the others and all of which are easily accessible by foot.
- Saint-Cyprien, on the left bank of the Garonne, is a bit bohemian, whereas in the Tounis district, the Garonette, a branch of the Garonne, has long vanished, but its old bridge still stands.
- There are also Saint-Georges, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Étienne, and Carmes districts and go for a walk to discover Toulouse's many charms.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Toulouse: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Toulouse sausage
#Food
- As the name suggests, the city's speciality is la saucisse de Toulouse (Toulouse sausage).
- This coarse pork sausage, about 3 cm in diameter and sometimes sold in a swirl, is a favourite in Toulouse and throughout France.
- It is frequently served as a component of cassoulet, but it can also be eaten alone, grilled over an open flame in a skillet.
- Toulouse sausage is available in local markets and supermarkets.
- Choose the Red Label product for higher quality.
- Because it is naturally flavoured with pepper, salt, and garlic, this sausage does not require any sauce.
Cassoulet
#Food
- When in Toulouse, you should try cassoulet, one of the region's most famous dishes.
- Cassoulet is a traditional peasant dish that dates back to the Middle Ages.
- It gets its name from cassole, a red clay pot in which it was traditionally cooked.
- It is now on the menus of many restaurants in Toulouse and surrounding towns.
- When you try cassoulet, don't forget to pair it with a glass of red wine to complement this filling dish.
Poulet à la Toulousaine
#Food
- Roasted chicken, known as poulet à la Toulousaine, is differentiated by the addition of savoury Toulouse sausage, which is used in many regional cuisines.
- Garlic, olives, herbs, mixed Toulouse sausage, and occasionally additional meats are placed within the chicken.
- Then it is cooked after being drenched in cognac and oil.
- Many Toulouse restaurants order these juicy chicken chops; they're a welcome departure from the usual chicken dish.
Foie gras d'oie
#Food
- A regional gourmet speciality is foie gras d'oie.
- Foie gras d'oie is a delectable dish made from the liver of a specially fattened goose.
- Although it is typically consumed on special occasions like Christmas, delicious foie gras d'oie is available all year long in nearby restaurants.
- Numerous varieties are available, including salty, peppered, and truffled foie gras d'oie.
- It is typically served as an appetiser with slices of gingerbread, fig jam, or onion chutney.
- It can also be pan-seared and served hot with a crisp on top.
Brique du Capitole
#Food
- Brique du Capitole began in 1951 when the Nougalet chocolate and confectionery factory created beautiful praline brick-shaped candies.
- They were supposed to remind us of the city's red brick history.
- Sugar, almonds, hazelnuts, and vanilla are traditional ingredients.
- Violet-flavoured varieties are also available.
- The bonbons are a little challenging to bite but give it some time, and you'll appreciate the crispy texture.
- Local stores sell Brique du Capitole in various packaging, including the original cardboard boxes, from various producers.
- Don't forget to stock up on "bricks," which make great gifts for family and friends.
The Boutiques in Toulouse
#Fashion
- Many designers create not only fashionable clothing but also artisan crafts.
- The city is adorned with numerous boutiques along the way.
- Major fashion brands such as Foot Locker, Vans, and Hema can be found on Rue de Saint-Rome.
- Zara, Pimkie, and H&M are all located on Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine.
- Good caps, t-shirts, and trainers can be found on Rue des Tourneurs, Rue des Filters, and Rue Cujas.
- You can find more modern, edgy boutiques on rue Croix-Baragnon, rue Boulbonne, and rue des Arts.
- Luxury fashion labels can be found in Saint-Georges and Victor-Hugo squares.
- Every boutique on this street sells the most recent designs.
- Toulouse, one of France's most vibrant cities, is home to many well-known fashion brands.
- This city has been developing fashion styles since 1990, inspiring many designers to open stores and boutiques.
- Going shopping in Toulouse is a good bucket list item even if you don't need new flats or dresses.
- Local fashion items, bola 88, accessories, and jewellery, are available.
- Here are two well-known branded boutiques you should not miss while in Toulouse.
Basilique Saint-Sernin
#Fun
- The UNESCO-listed Saint-Sernin Basilica, completed in the 1100s, may be Europe's largest Romanesque church.
- In addition, there are more relics in the crypt than in any other cathedral in France, many of which Charlemagne gave to the monastery that presided over this location in the eighth century.
- Outside, the five-story brick tower is unmistakable, and the shape of the arches indicates where construction was halted in the 1100s and resumed in the 1300s.
- The Porte des Miégeville, with a treasured romanesque sculpture depicting Lazarus and Dives above the door, is also worth visiting.
Fondation Bemberg
#Fun
- The Hôtel d'Assézat, the distinguished home of the Bemberg Foundation, is a marvel in and of itself.
- Nicolas Bachelier, Toulouse's most prestigious Renaissance architect, designed this mansion, which took nearly 30 years to complete.
- It was constructed for Pierre d'Assézat, who made his fortune in the woad trade but was bankrupt by the time his plush palace was finished in 1581. The art gallery within is equally impressive and is based on the collection of Georges Bemberg, a legendary 20th-century art patron.
- It isn't easy to choose highlights, but you must see the works of Venetians like Canaletto and fin de siècle French artists like Monet, Pierre Bonnard Matisse, and Cézanne.
Cité de l'Espace
#Fun
- Your sense of wonder from childhood would be brought back by spending the day at a theme park with a space theme.
- You can spend the day watching mind-blowing IMAX films and planetarium performances if you or your children are interested in the cosmos.
- Ariane 5, a European rocket that has safely completed more than 70 missions since 2003, is likewise replicated in life-size form.
Jardin Japonais
#Fun
- A park designated as a "Jardin remarquable" in Compans Cafarelli, some distance north of the centre, It's a Japanese Garden, which is unusual given Toulouse's southern latitude, and was inspired by Kyoto gardens from the 14th to 16th centuries.
- It's better to visit the garden early in the day when there are fewer travellers because it is rich in symbolism and about as conducive to meditation and rest as it can be.
- To see the koi and turtles below, go to the paradise island by crossing the bridge over the pond.
- Taisen Deshimaru, who established numerous St zen dojos throughout France in the 1970s, has a bust in the garden.
Canal du Midi
#Fun
- This is more than just a waterway; it is part of the 430-kilometre Canal des Deux Mers, which connects the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
- The Canal du Midi is simply the 240-kilometre-long waterway that runs from Toulouse to the Étang de Thau near the coastal city of Sète.
- It was commissioned by Louis XIV and built over 15 years by the genius Pierre Paul-Riquet.
- Walk or ride along the towpath next to the green waters, or take a cruise to see the old locks.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Toulouse: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Toulouse is known for its rose-coloured buildings and is also a green city.
- The city's parks and gardens are true havens of peace for relaxing breaks with a rural feel.
- Villes & Villages Fleuris has awarded Toulouse the three flowers label.
- The Jardin des Plantes, the Jardin du Grand-Rond, with its charming musical kiosk, and the Jardin Royal, with its small lake, form a vast ensemble of great public gardens.
- These are the three most important places for locals to congregate.
- We enjoy walking across the footbridges that connect these gardens above the busy road.
- Compans-Caffrelli Garden and the Japanese Garden are two other peaceful havens in the city.
- With its pebbled river, water lilies, cherry trees, and tiny red bridge, the latter is unquestionably the most Zen. This lunchtime, we're getting sushi to go!
- Another exotic garden awaits you in the tranquil Busca quarter: the Musée Georges Labit.
- This garden, which is free to access and surrounded by a Moorish-style mansion that houses the Museum of Asian Arts and Egyptian Antiquities, is made of palm trees and other exotic plants. It welcomes you on a voyage.
- For children seeking adventure, the Jardins de la Ligne, located opposite the Hall of La Machine and the Flight of the Pioneers, provide a landscaped area themed around three continents.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Toulouse Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Many travellers are familiar with Toulouse because of the annual colourful event called the Toulouse Violet Festival.
- For many years, it has been the most well-known and visited the local celebration.
- The festival takes place in early February. For two days, the city hosts many surprising exhibitions and themed events.
- The festival brings together the country's best florists and experts from other countries.
- They bring the most beautiful and unique flower varieties with them. Travellers to the festival can enjoy nature's wonders and purchase their favourite violet varieties.
- This is the most significant event, and Toulouse is known as the "Capital of Violets." The festival's main attraction is the violet competition; victory is the best reward for any florist.
- The lovely flower festival will appeal to everyone, as there will be various entertainment events for the whole family and children during the holiday.
- Toulouse's cultural life is not limited to the Violet Festival; the city hosts over ten fantastic international festivals.
- Days of Circus is the most exciting spring holiday for tourists; the name of this festival speaks for itself. In the summer, Toulouse attracts many young travellers and fans of progressive music styles.
- The E- siesta music festival, which lasts several weeks, begins in late June. World-famous artists and DJs traditionally attend this large-scale music festival.
- It typically begins in the second half of September and lasts until the middle of October.
- The colourful series of events and festivals conclude with traditional Christmas markets. Toulouse is always popular with foreign travellers in December.
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