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Museums

  1. 1

    Fine arts museum in a former Augustinian convent.

    • Must know: Closed Tuesdays
    2 tips
    • Gargoyle garden is a highlight
    • Free first Sunday of the month
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    Renaissance mansion housing the Bemberg art collection.

    • Must know: Closed Mondays
    2 tips
    • Beautiful courtyard
    • Combine with a visit to the Capitole
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  3. 3

    Archaeology museum with Roman Toulouse and antiquities.

    3 tips
    • Right beside Saint-Sernin
    • Great Roman bust collection
    • Reasonable entry price
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    Modern and contemporary art museum in a former slaughterhouse.

    • Must know: Closed Mondays
    2 tips
    • Cross the Pont Neuf to reach it
    • Frequent temporary exhibitions
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  5. 5

    Space-themed park with rockets, planetarium and exhibits.

    • Tip: Book ahead
    • Tip: Allow a few hours
    1 tip
    • Take bus line 37 from Jolimont
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    Aviation museum with Concorde and iconic aircraft.

    • Tip: Book ahead
    2 tips
    • Located near Blagnac airport
    • Tram T1 goes close
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    Natural history museum next to the Jardin des Plantes.

    3 tips
    • Combine with a walk in the garden
    • Great for families
    • Check opening times
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    Asian and Egyptian art in a Moorish-style villa.

    • Must know: Closed Tuesdays
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    • Pretty garden around the villa
    • Less crowded than central museums
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Before you go: Toulouse tips

Transportation

  • Ride the Tisseo network: Toulouse's metro lines A and B, the trams and buses are run by Tisseo; buy a ticket at machines or use the Tisseo app and validate before each trip.
  • Take tram T2 to the airport: Tram line T2 links Blagnac Airport with the city, connecting to metro line A at Arenes, which is an easy and cheap alternative to a taxi.
  • Cycle with VelOToulouse: The VelOToulouse bike-share has stations across the centre and is great for riding along the Garonne quays and the towpath of the Canal du Midi.

Security

  • Watch bags at Place du Capitole: Pickpockets target crowds on Place du Capitole, at the Christmas market and in busy markets, so keep your bag closed and in front of you.
  • Take care near the station at night: The streets around Matabiau station and parts of Bayard can feel rough late at night, so take a taxi or the metro rather than walking.
  • Look out for cyclists: Bike lanes and shared paths along the quays and boulevards are busy, so look both ways before stepping off the kerb and keep out of marked lanes.

Saving

  • Use museum free days: Many city museums, such as the Musee des Augustins and Saint-Raymond, offer free entry on the first Sunday of the month, so plan your culture day then.
  • Order the plat du jour: Bistros around Saint-Cyprien and the Carmes offer a weekday lunch formule with the dish of the day, often much cheaper than the same food at dinner.
  • Picnic by the Garonne: Buy bread, cheese and saucisse de Toulouse at Marche Victor Hugo or Marche des Carmes and eat on the grassy banks of Prairie des Filtres.

Weather/Clothing

  • Pack for hot summers: July and August can be very hot in Toulouse, so bring light clothes, sunglasses and a hat, and plan walks for the morning and evening.
  • Bring a jacket for winter: Winters are mild compared with northern France but can be grey, damp and chilly, so pack a warm jacket and an umbrella from November to March.
  • Brace for the autan wind: The vent d'autan is a strong, warm south-easterly wind that can blow for days and is said to make people restless, so a windproof layer helps.

Cultural

  • Order a real cassoulet: The hearty bean stew with duck confit and Toulouse sausage is a regional classic, so try it at a traditional restaurant, ideally in the cooler months.
  • Explore aerospace culture: Toulouse is Europe's aerospace capital, home to Airbus, so visit the Cite de l'Espace or Aeroscopia museum to see Concorde and Airbus aircraft.
  • Join the rugby fever: Stade Toulousain is one of Europe's most successful rugby clubs, and watching a match at Stade Ernest-Wallon or in a bar shows real local pride.

Local Hacks

  • Sunset on the Garonne quays: Locals gather on the quays near Pont Neuf and Quai de la Daurade at dusk with drinks and picnics, when the brick facades glow across the river.
  • Lunch above Victor Hugo market: The small restaurants upstairs at Marche Victor Hugo cook with produce from the stalls below and serve hearty, good value lunches.
  • Catch the Ville Rose glow: Toulouse's red brick buildings like the Basilica of Saint-Sernin and Capitole turn pink in late-afternoon light, which explains its nickname La Ville Rose.

1-day itineraries in Toulouse

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 2

Cathédrale Saint-Étienne and around

🕘 9:30–17:00📍 5 stops

  1. 1Cathédrale Saint-Étienne
  2. 2Musée des Augustins
  3. 3Hôtel d'Assézat et Fondation Bemberg
  4. 4Place du Capitole
  5. 5Couvent des Jacobins
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Day 2 of 2

Canal du Midi and around

🕘 9:30–12:45📍 3 stops

  1. 1Place Wilson
  2. 2Canal du Midi
  3. 3Musée Georges-Labit
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