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DiscoverToulouse, capital of Occitania
Toulouse is an essential stop-off in the heart of the south west of France.
Once the capital of the Visigoths and now the capital of the air and space industry, Toulouse invites you to explore its 2000 years of history. Here a Roman basilica, there a discrete mansion house with an imposing doorway, further on a converted industrial building, a façade with astonishing terra cotta decor, the murmur of a fountain, a hidden courtyard…Let yourself be guided through quarters that blend history and modernity.
A city with a rich heritage.
Our Must-see sites
The RugbyWorld Cup 2023
Toulouse will host 5 matches for the Rugby World Cup in 2023. Although the rugby capital is a staunch supporter of its Stade Toulousain team, which is the country’s most successful thanks to its 5 victories in the European Cup, it is also a fervent supporter of the French national team, which boasts a great many Toulouse locals in its ranks.
So, if you want to experience the passion of rugby in 2023, head to Toulouse!
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Along the waterThe Guinguettes
Summer in Toulouse means bright sunshine and lovely terraces. Here, there are no huts on the private beaches of the coast, but rather a welcome return of one of the symbols of French-style conviviality: Guinguettes!
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CassouletThe star dish
The regional speciality, cassoulet from Toulouse is the unmissable feature of local cuisine. Discover its history and traditional recipe!
Eating a cassoulet from Toulouse is an obligatory step when exploring the city. It can be found on the menu of countless restaurants. Its exact recipe varies from one chef to the next, but it is always made up of flavoursome beans, duck confit and Toulouse sausage.
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Winetasting
For a wine tasting under the watchful eye of a professional wine merchant and accompanied by charcuterie boards and artisanal cheeses, Toulouse is the ideal destination!
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Discover Toulousein 2 days
On the programme of this urban escapade that is all about the good life: a maze of streets, brick façades, listed monuments, lounging at cafés and enjoying wild nights out.
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TourismAviation and Space
Visit the skies and Outer Space in Toulouse. From Airbus to the Cité de l'Espace, from the supersonic Concorde to the Ariane rocket, from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry to Thomas Pesquet...step aboard into a world of adventure and scientific research.
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Visit Toulouse aboardan open-top bus, a train, by boat
Are you looking for original activities in Toulouse? The Ville Rose can easily be explored on foot but you can view it from a different angle on a range of more unusual modes of transport... All aboard? Off we go!
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A stroll throughthe market
Toulouse is the capital of the Occitanie region and also its gastronomic capital. Here you can enjoy local cuisine, an authentic cuisine whose quality is acknowledged by more than 240 products certified under the Official Labels of Quality and Origin.
Don't hesitate to go to the markets to pack your picnic lunch, best savoured on the banks of the Garonne for a 100% Toulouse experience!
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