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Country
France
Continent
Europe
Airport
TLS
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer time)
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Airport and getting into town
An airport 8 to 10 km out, a shuttle to the station, and Paris about four and a half hours by train
Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS)
Toulouse-Blagnac airport lies west of the city, 8 km away according to Wikivoyage (EN, DE) and about ten kilometres according to Wikivoyage (FR). A shuttle runs to Matabiau station every 15 minutes or so in about 25 minutes, according to Wikivoyage (EN); Tram T1 combined with buses is cheaper but takes around 50 minutes. Flights run from Paris at least hourly, says Wikivoyage (EN), while the train is slow: about 4 hours 30 minutes by TGV from Paris according to Wikivoyage (EN) and Wikipedia (DE), and about 4 hours from Marseille. For visitors arriving from abroad, TLS is the main air gateway of the south-west of France.
Distances and times are approximate, from Wikivoyage (EN, FR, DE) and Wikipedia; timetables change, so check them before you travel. We do not quote fares.
Toulouse is the fourth-largest city in France, with 514,819 inhabitants in 2023 according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE). Matabiau station is about a 15-minute walk from the centre per Wikivoyage (FR, DE); direct TGVs link it with Paris, Lyon and Poitiers, and TGV or Intercités trains with Bordeaux, Marseille and Montpellier. A new Bordeaux-Toulouse line is planned according to Wikipedia (DE), so current journey times may change.
Landmarks
Pink brick, the Garonne, the Hôtel d'Assézat and the Jacobins
Toulouse is known as La Ville Rose because most buildings are made of terracotta brick, according to Wikipedia (EN). The centre is best explored on foot, between the Garonne, Renaissance townhouses and brick churches. The places below are illustrated; the Capitole, Saint-Sernin and the Canal du Midi are described in the text.
The Garonne and Pont Saint-Pierre
The Garonne curves around the centre of Toulouse, and its banks are a favourite meeting place when the weather is fine. The Pont Saint-Pierre, mentioned by Wikipedia (FR), crosses the river facing a red brick dome on the opposite bank. Further along, the Pont Neuf is the only Toulouse bridge to have survived the flood of 1875, according to Wikipedia (EN).
The quays at dusk
At dusk the bridges light up and the lights reflect on the Garonne, a fine time to stroll the riverbanks. Wikivoyage (FR) recommends the quai de la Daurade, a riverside spot popular in the afternoon, and the Saint-Cyprien district across the river for its terrace cafes.
The Hôtel d'Assézat
This sixteenth-century Renaissance townhouse shows the wealth of Toulouse merchants. Its brick-and-stone courtyard is dominated by a stair tower. It houses the Bemberg Foundation, whose collection runs from the Renaissance to the twentieth century according to Wikivoyage (ES). Opening times are on the foundation's website.
The Couvent des Jacobins
The Jacobins convent, a Gothic brick complex of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, has held the relics of Thomas Aquinas since 1369 according to Wikipedia (EN, DE). Its church is famous for a single central column from which the ribs of the vault spread like a palm tree, as Wikivoyage (ES) describes it, and for its coloured windows. Check the opening hours before you go.
Brick and blue shutters
Streets in the centre line up pink brick, ochre render and coloured shutters. Some of the street signs are bilingual in French and Occitan, because Occitan is still present in Toulouse according to Wikivoyage (FR). The narrow pedestrian streets are made for wandering between cafes and shops.
Capitole, Saint-Sernin, Canal du Midi and aerospace
The Capitole houses the city hall and the theatre; its keep dates from the sixteenth century and its facade from the eighteenth century according to Wikipedia (DE). The Basilica of Saint-Sernin, one of the largest Romanesque churches in Europe, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998 as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela, says Wikipedia (EN). The Canal du Midi, listed in 1996, links Toulouse to the Mediterranean; you can follow it on foot or by bike, or take a barge cruise according to the tourist office. Toulouse is also Europe's capital of aerospace, with the Cité de l'espace and Aeroscopia.
Museums and culture
Augustins, Abattoirs, Saint-Raymond and the air and space museums
Fine arts and modern art
The Musée des Augustins, in a former convent, shows painting from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century according to Wikivoyage (DE). Les Abattoirs, a former slaughterhouse, is devoted to modern and contemporary art, and the Bemberg Foundation at the Hôtel d'Assézat shows works from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.
Archaeology and natural history
The Musée Saint-Raymond holds archaeology collections, including a large series of Roman sculptures according to Wikivoyage (DE). The Muséum de Toulouse and the Musée Paul-Dupuy complete the offer. We do not quote prices, because they change.
Air and space
The Cité de l'espace offers a dive into the space adventure, with a full-scale Ariane 5 replica according to Wikivoyage (DE, ES). Aeroscopia is the aviation museum, and an Airbus site visit can be added, with advance booking. The Halle de la Machine and its Minotaur appeal to families according to the tourist office.
Food and drink
Cassoulet, sausage, duck and violets
Cassoulet and duck
Cassoulet, a stew of beans and meats, is the signature dish of the city according to Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (EN, ES). Duck (confit, foie gras, magret) is another pillar of south-western cooking, and Toulouse sausage often goes into slow-cooked dishes.
Violets
Toulouse was nicknamed the city of violets in the nineteenth century, when the flower was grown here, according to Wikipedia (FR). Today the flavour appears in sweets and liqueurs, which make a good souvenir.
Markets and districts
The tourist office calls the Victor-Hugo market a high place of Toulouse gastronomy, with restaurants upstairs; markets are open every day except Monday according to Wikivoyage (FR), apart from Saint-Aubin, which opens on Sundays. For an evening out, Saint-Cyprien, the Carmes (tapas and wine bars) and Saint-Pierre (a student atmosphere) are good places to start.
Getting around
Metro, tram, bikes and a cable car; avoid driving in the centre
Metro and tram
The metro has two lines, A and B, according to all our sources, and Tram T1 links the centre with Blagnac according to Wikivoyage (EN, FR). A T2 tram line once existed but has been discontinued according to Wikivoyage (EN, FR).
Bikes and cable car
The VélôToulouse bike-share system has 253 stations according to Wikipedia (DE) and Wikivoyage (DE). An urban cable car, the Téléo, opened in 2022 over the Rangueil hill according to Wikivoyage (FR).
On foot and by car
The historic centre is compact and best explored on foot. Wikivoyage (FR, ES) strongly advises against driving in the centre (traffic, narrow streets) and mentions free park-and-ride car parks at the ends of the metro and tram lines.
Budget and precautions
An average price level for France, with affordable markets
Price level
Toulouse is a big university city with a price level close to the national average, and its markets and lunch tables are affordable according to Wikivoyage (FR). The currency is the euro. We do not publish figures because fares and prices differ from one source to another.
Flight or train?
SniperAir monitors prices on flights to TLS and compares them with the real history of the route, but it does not sell or book tickets. From Paris, a flight saves time compared with the 4 hours 30 minutes by TGV; from other cities in the south, the train remains an alternative. Bordeaux and Carcassonne are neighbouring destinations.
Precautions
Wikivoyage (ES) describes Toulouse as not a very dangerous city, while Wikivoyage (DE) still advises watching your belongings in crowds. Visitors from abroad should check entry requirements for their nationality and their own government's travel advice.
When to go
Hot sunny summers, cool winters and the autan wind to watch for
Winter (December to February)
Cool, with highs of around 9 to 10 degrees C in January according to Wikipedia (DE, EN). Nights can be cold.
Spring (March to May)
Gradually milder; May is the wettest month according to the Wikivoyage (EN) chart. A good season to wander along the riverbanks.
Summer (June to August)
Hot and sunny, with highs close to 28 degrees C in July according to Wikipedia (EN, DE). July and August are the driest months per Wikivoyage (EN).
Autumn (September to November)
September and October stay pleasant, then temperatures drop. The autan wind from the south-east can rise: it is nicknamed the wind that drives you mad according to Wikipedia (FR).
Toulouse gets about 2,075 hours of sunshine a year in the Blagnac normals per Wikipedia (EN, ES), and Wikipedia (FR) says more than 2,100. Annual rainfall is around 630 to 660 mm according to Wikipedia (EN, DE). May to June and September to October are generally the best months for exploring on foot.
By length of stay
What to do in Toulouse depending on how long you stay
The essentials
The Capitole, the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Jacobins and a market such as Victor-Hugo, with a cassoulet at lunchtime.
Districts and museums
The Garonne quays, the Hôtel d'Assézat, the Augustins museum, the Canal du Midi and the Cité de l'espace or Aeroscopia.
Occitanie
Carcassonne, a walled city on the World Heritage List, Lourdes or the Fronton vineyards as day trips, according to Wikivoyage (ES).
In pictures
Toulouse in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Toulouse
How do I get from Toulouse airport to the centre?
The airport (TLS) is 8 to 10 km west. A shuttle reaches Matabiau station every 15 minutes or so in about 25 minutes; Tram T1 combined with buses is slower. Timetables change, so check them before you travel.
When is the best time to visit Toulouse?
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October), when days are mild. Summer is hot and sunny, with highs close to 28 degrees C in July.
Is Toulouse expensive?
Its price level is close to the French average, with affordable markets. We do not publish figures because fares and prices differ from one source to another.
Can I come by train from Paris?
Yes, but the journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes by TGV according to Wikivoyage (EN) and Wikipedia (DE). Flights run at least hourly from Paris according to Wikivoyage (EN).
How do I get around Toulouse?
On foot in the compact centre, by metro (lines A and B) and Tram T1, by bike-share or bus. Driving in the centre is not recommended.
What should I eat in Toulouse?
Cassoulet, Toulouse sausage, duck and violet sweets or liqueur; the Victor-Hugo market is a good place to start.
How much does a flight to Toulouse usually cost?
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