Toulouse, France - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Toulouse, 'The Pink City', captivates with its unique pink brick architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Visit to experience its rich history, lively culture, and excellent Southwestern French cuisine.

Top things to do in Toulouse

Things to do in Toulouse include Place du Capitole, Cité de l'espace, Canal du Midi. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Toulouse

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Day 1

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Jardin RoyalBotanical garden
    1.1 km
  2. 2
    CapitoleCapitol building
    50 m
  3. 3
    Place du CapitoleSquare · Capitole
    450 m
  4. 4
    Basilique Saint-SerninChurch
    850 m
  5. 5
    Pont Saint-Pierre
    1.6 km
  6. 6
    Canal du MidiMatabiau
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Day 2

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Pont NeufBridge · Carmes
    150 m
  2. 2
    Notre-Dame de la DauradeChurch
    800 m
  3. 3
    Saint Raymond MuseumArchaeology museum
    2.8 km
  4. 4
    Stade Toulousain
    6 km
  5. 5
    Aeroscopia MuseumAviation museum
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Day 3

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Cité de l'espaceMuseum · Côte Pavée
    3.6 km
  2. 2
    Muséum de ToulouseNatural history museum · Jardin des Plantes
    750 m
  3. 3
    Musée Paul-Dupuy
    600 m
  4. 4
    Cathédrale Saint-ÉtienneChurch · Saint-Étienne
    350 m
  5. 5
    Musée des AugustinsArt museum · Carmes
    250 m
  6. 6
    Musée du Vieux Toulouse
    250 m
  7. 7
    Hôtel d'AssézatCapitole
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Toulouse?

Place du Capitole, Cité de l'espace, Canal du Midi, Pont Neuf, Musée du Vieux Toulouse, Cathédrale Saint-Étienne and 9 more. Place du Capitole: Toulouse's vibrant central square, surrounded by cafes and the impressive Capitole building.

What can you do in 3 days in Toulouse?

Day 1: Jardin Royal, Capitole, Place du Capitole, Basilique Saint-Sernin. Day 2: Pont Neuf, Notre-Dame de la Daurade, Saint Raymond Museum, Stade Toulousain. Day 3: Cité de l'espace, Muséum de Toulouse, Musée Paul-Dupuy, Cathédrale Saint-Étienne.

Which areas should you explore in Toulouse?

The itinerary for Toulouse runs through Capitole, Matabiau, Carmes, Côte Pavée, Jardin des Plantes and Saint-Étienne.

Which museums are worth visiting in Toulouse?

Museums worth visiting in Toulouse: Cité de l'espace (Côte Pavée), Muséum de Toulouse (Jardin des Plantes), Aeroscopia Museum, Musée des Augustins (Carmes), Les Abattoirs (Saint-Cyprien) and Saint Raymond Museum.

Which churches are worth seeing in Toulouse?

Churches worth seeing in Toulouse: Cathédrale Saint-Étienne (Saint-Étienne), Église Notre-Dame du Taur, Basilique Saint-Sernin and Notre-Dame de la Daurade.

What parks and gardens are there in Toulouse?

Parks and gardens in Toulouse: Jardin des Plantes (Jardin des Plantes) and Jardin Royal.

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