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Introduction
In Toulouse, it all starts with the Capitol, the very heart of the city. Wandering through the surrounding areas, however, stretching north, east, south, and west to the city boundaries, reveals the life behind that pulse. Through this sort o... Continue reading »
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History
Toulouse, the aeronautics and space exploration capital of France, can afford to reach for the sky: its history has given it a solid base from which it can move towards the future with confidence. Nestling at the foot of the Pyrenees that lie... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
In Toulouse the hotels are mainly grouped around the town center, in three lively neighborhoods. Right in the center, bordering the vast Place du Capitole (Le), are the capacious luxury hotels. In the area surrounding Place Wilson, all along... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
The abundance of restaurants scattered along the pretty streets of Toulouse's town center is amazing. Diners are invited to discover the incredible variety of French cuisine, prepared according to tradition or stretching the creativity of mas... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Situated at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains in the Garonne valley, Toulouse enjoys a pleasant climate and has managed to preserve sites of incredible natural beauty surrounding the city while incorporating leisure facilities and pathways,... Continue reading »
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Tours
In just a few hours, these two tours will help you discover the main tourist attractions and many charming features unique to the Pink City. The walk round the shopping area will lead you through the pretty historic alleyways woven around the... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The Aeroport Toulouse-Blagnac (http://www.toulouse.aeroport.fr) offers transportation to destinations throughout the world. The following airlines provide service to Toulouse: Aer Lingus (http://www.aerlingus.com... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Toulouse Country: France Toulouse by the Numbers: Population: 411,000 Elevation 538 ft Average Annual Rainfall: 26.7 in Average Winter Temperature: 41 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 70 degrees F Quick Facts: Electricity: 2... Continue reading »
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Introduction
705km (438 miles) SW of Paris; 245km (152 miles) SE of Bordeaux; 97km (60 miles) W of Carcassonne As the old capital of Languedoc and France's fourth-largest city, Toulouse (known as la ville en rose, or the city in pink) is the major city... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There The Toulouse-Blagnac international airport lies in the city's northwestern suburbs, 11km (6 3/4 miles) from the center. For flight information, call tel. 08-25-38-00-00. Air France (tel. 08-20-80-28-02; www.airfrance.com) has a... Continue reading »
Toulouse Travel Experiences
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Day 45: Cite de L’Espace
Waking to discover that we slept in, and we had less than one hour to check out put us in a flat panic packing and dressing, loading the... Continue reading »
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Lazing about Toulouse
My trip to Toulouse was not a tourist trip, but rather a social trip to visit my friend Sarah who had been studying abroad there since th... Continue reading »
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Boire et Manger en France
I've loved the last 2 weeks in France. The wonders of unpacking, sleeping in the same bed for 13 days and being with my best friends will... Continue reading »
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Day 44: Toulouse
Toulouse, France today is warm, about 28oC and sunny. With our map we walk to the Saint Serin Basilica. The lanes and avenues twist and c... Continue reading »
Popular Toulouse Hotels
- Crowne Plaza Toulouse
- Crowne Plaza Hotel TOULOUSE
- Novotel Toulouse Centre Compans Caffarelli
- Hotel Des Ambassadeurs
- PHOENICIA
- Appart city Toulouse Hippodrome
- Pullman Toulouse Aéroport
- Kyriad Toulouse Centre
- Kyriad Toulouse Centre
- Comfort hotel Le Clocher de Rodez Toulouse centre
