Destination
Toulouse
Capital of Occitania
Toulouse
Toulouse is the capital of the region, with 2,000 years of history behind it. It has developed around the Place du Capitole and the terraces in the city centre, and strikes the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Right down to its architecture, it embodies the adaptations it has undergone. It is young and wise at the same time, as spirited as a three-quarter flight. But it's also as peaceful as the Prairie des Filtres on the banks of the Garonne at sunset. These contrasts make it an endearing city where life is good. Whether you're just passing through or staying at home, here's the Canal du Midi, sleeping under the shady trees as it winds its way towards the sea. You'll also find some not-to-be-missed cultural sites as you stroll through the Carmes district, and along streets named after lost trades or functions, here's La Cour des Consuls Hôtel & Spa...
In the vicinity
The narrow streets with their medieval accents guide you quietly towards the Musée du Vieux Toulouse, the Musée des Augustins, the Hôtel d'Assézat... Don't miss the church of Saint-Sernin, which "lights up the evening", and the Pont Neuf, the city's oldest bridge, which takes you to the banks of the Garonne. Your head will still be full of the paintings in the Galerie des Illustres! Once you've taken these detours, you'll realise that the outside of the city is as magnificent as its heart. The Cité de l'Espace, for example, will give you wings. In the city of Latécoère and the adventure of the aviators of the first aerospace, take another leap into the universe. Change dimensions and technologies to conquer other frontiers, explore other confines. A city to which you return, if you already knew it, if not the beginning of a long story...
destinations
To stay
To taste
To recharge your batteries
To meet