Toulouse Things to Do

On top of the Jolimont hill behind the Observatory, stands an obelisk, built by Urbain Vitry in honor of the courageous but outnumbered French soldiers, who fought (and lost) the Battle of Toulouse against English troops in 181... more

This large square marks the entrance to the Saint-Michel district and the end of the true city centre. The impressive marble fountain by the wall at the end of the square dates from the end of the 19th century. It's an allegory... more

Compared to the Saint-Sernin church (a model of symmetry), the Saint-Etienne cathedral is a mishmash of styles. This doesn't matter; it still manages to be the most elegant building in Toulouse. The current façade, whose rose w... more

In the heart of the Capitole, this impressive hall exhibits the work of Toulouse artists from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th. A highlight of the exhibition is the portrait of La Belle Paule, a delightf... more

The Saint-Raymond museum runs guided tours for 7-10 year olds on Sunday afternoons. The tour lasts about an hour, and covers one of the following subjects: "Roman Toulouse", "Greco-Roman gods and goddesses" or "Hercules, the tr... more

This is one of many Toulouse streets named after the medieval activity that took place there. About thirty bankers and moneychangers once worked in this road, which was part of the main medieval high street. Today it's a busy c... more

Opposite the Saint-Jerôme church, this handsome mansion was built during the 17th century for François Rességuier. You can admire the façade, with stone and brick designs around the windows, the courtyard and the two rectangula... more

This large park surrounded by new buildings was created in 1981 to replace former military barracks. Long paths meander between flowerbeds and ponds to reach the Japanese Garden, which is designed like a traditional meditation... more

Built by the Croix-de-Pierre neighborhood in the late 19th century, this church is tall, massive, and slightly strange looking since it is without a bell tower. The bells actually hang from the façade corner. However, the large... more

Until 1870, this building was used to pump 4,000 cubic metres of water to 60,000 inhabitants of Toulouse. In 1971, following a suggestion by photographer Jean Dieuzaide, it was turned it into a gallery for black and white photo... more