Five places not to miss in Toulouse

Called the pink city, due to its pink brick roofs and facades, Toulouse in Occitanie is a pleasant city located in the south of France. We offer you the 5 essential places to see if you are passing through Toulouse. It will be an opportunity for you to visit or revisit this city.

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1) Capitol Square

It is the symbol and the mythical place of Toulouse. It was the former "royal square" and now houses the town hall and the theatre. Around the square the buildings that encircle the Capitol have pretty paintings on the ceiling. Take a look!

2) The Jacobins

Former convent accessible from Place du Capitole by taking Rue Gambetta, a 5-minute walk away. Composed of a church and a cloister.

3) The quays of the Garonne

The quays are very pleasant for walks or simply to rest in the grass. A place very popular with Toulouse residents, they sometimes meet for a drink on summer evenings. The Daurade district has always been lively, since in the 18th century it was the city's trading port and the Garonne was the link between the Mediterranean and the ocean. From Place de la Daurade you can admire the Pont Neuf, which is the oldest bridge in Toulouse.

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4) Place Saint-Sernin

It is the largest of the Romanesque basilicas preserved in Europe. You will discover the octagonal bell tower, while strolling you may observe fish engraved in the ground.

5) Trinity Square

One of the prettiest squares in Toulouse, with a fountain in the center and the facades surrounding it are covered with architecture. It is a fairly quiet place compared to other sites in Toulouse which are much more lively.

The Japanese garden of Compans Caffarelli, the Toulouse canals, the slaughterhouse museum... you can adapt your visit according to your desires, and discover other unmissable places.

Where to eat in Toulouse?

You will find many small restaurants in the heart of Toulouse, gourmet, tapas, at low prices, International specialties... there will be something for everyone.

Le Bouillon Languedoc - traditional cuisine at low prices

French cuisine at low prices, made with fresh quality products: mimosa eggs, pâté en croute, snails with parsley. Discover the properties near Toulouse with Pure France.

Salon Cacao't - for a meal on the go

You will find a selection of croque-monsieur made from country bread, you will find vegetarians, Gersois, Basque... you will also find plates of pasta: with pesto, salmon, zucchini, serrano, pine nuts ... there will be something for everyone.

Turkish cuisine - l'Escale Istanbul

Turkish specialties, prepared on the spot in an open kitchen. An original know-how, with meat or vegetarian dishes, in spicy and fresh dishes.

Crêpes and pancakes at Pastel et Sarrasin

A very good value for money to eat in Toulouse. The creperie reinvents the Breton specialty in a gastronomic way.

Vietnamese cuisine at the Kiosk

Taste a spring roll, spring rolls, samosas, steamed bites, bobun, chicken sautéed with ginger or pork with caramel, discover the Kiosk in Toulouse.