Place du Capitole

Built in the 18th century, the Capitole located here houses the City Hall and a Theatre. The Salle des Illustres features gilt decorations and painted ceilings.

Place Wilson

Watering holes in the city at cafes around the Place Wilson to recharge after walking around the city.

Roman Amphitheatre

The only fairly intact remains of the Roman city of Tolosa. Scene of gladiatorial battles from the 1st to the 4th Centuries AD. A museum displays some of the archeological findings from the site.

Notre Dame de la Dalbade

Covered in the red bricks characteristic of buildings around this region,

Cathedrale St. Etienne

Built over 5 Centuries which saw major architectural changes, the church is a unique combination of medieval and renaissance features.

Basilica St. Sernin

The largest example of Romanesque architecture in the West has a unique tower built in with a pointed roof.

Aerospace Visits

Toulouse occupies a proud position as the capital of the French and European Aerospace Industries. The Airbus factory has an observation tower from which you can view airbus planes being crafted. At the Cite de l’Espace, displays of French and Russian achievements in space science are on display. Aeroport de Blagnac offers a behind-the-scenes tour known as Touch-and-Go, which takes you to see the maintenance of the planes and flight instruments in the cockpit.

Toulouse Croissiere (river cruise)

From La Capitole, cruisers embark on a sightseeing cruise down the Garonne, with views of the Pont Neuf — oldest and loveliest of the city bridges, Hotel Dieu St. Jacques, which was the place of rest for pilgrims, and the St. Michel Lock — an fine example of waterway engineering.

Le Abattoirs

Built in 1831, the building which was once used as an abattoir was renovated in 1995 into a multi-purpose arts facility has spaces for stage performances and display exhibits. Complex also includes cafes and restaurants.