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Ochre rooftops and blushing brick churches earned Toulouse the nickname 鈥楲a Ville Rose鈥 (The Pink City). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-coloured shopfronts and churches. Beyond the old town, Toulouse sprawls into France鈥檚 fourth-largest metropolis. It鈥檚 an animated, hectic place, but Toulouse 鈥 nestled between a bend in the Garonne River and the mighty Canal du Midi 鈥 is invigorated by its waterways.
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The fantastic space museum on the city's eastern outskirts brings Toulouse's illustrious aeronautical history to life through hands-on exhibits, including鈥
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With its palm tree vaulted ceiling, the Couvent des Jacobins is one of Toulouse鈥檚 oldest and most recognizable buildings
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Toulouse鈥檚 grandiose main square is the focal point in the heart of France鈥檚 "Pink City"
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This aviation museum was built on the very spot the A380 Airbus was first completed. Here you can admire commercial and military aircraft and learn behind鈥
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This well-preserved Romanesque edifice is built from golden and rose-hued stonework up to the tip of the octogonal bell tower. Entry is free, but it鈥檚鈥
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Having trouble imagining Toulouse decorated with 4th-century nude Venuses and Corinthian columns? This light-filled museum neatly aligns the city's modern鈥
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On the eastern side of place du Capitole (the main square) is the 128m-long fa莽ade of the Capitole, Toulouse's city hall. This neoclassical masterpiece,鈥
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Toulouse boasts more than 50 h么tels particuliers 鈥 private mansions built for the city's nobles and aristocrats during the 16th and 17th centuries. Among鈥
Best Things to Do
This dynamic student city offers exciting art, hearty cuisine, boat trips and urban beaches 鈥 only a few of the best things to do in Toulouse.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
There鈥檚 always something fabulous to discover in this gem of Southwest France. Here鈥檚 when to plan your visit.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Get to know France's Pink City, Toulouse, for free with these top experiences that won't cost you a thing.
Read articleDay Trips
From walking in the Pyrenees to a day on the Mediterranean coast as well as cycling, winery and safari tours, Toulouse is a great base for a day trip.
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