Toulouse 5 Day Itinerary

Title: 5-Day Itinerary for Toulouse, France

Day 1 - Arrival & Exploring the City Center

Accommodation:

  • Hotel du Palais de la Découverte (Book Now)

Activities:

  • Visit Place du Capitole: Toulouse’s city hall, a stunning Neoclassical building.
  • Explore the Saint-Sernin Basilica, one of Europe’s largest Romanesque churches.
  • Walk along the Canal du Midi: Enjoy a leisurely stroll or boat trip.

Food & Drink:

  • Lunch at All’Ombra d’Venezia (Italian cuisine)
  • Dinner at Le Bistrot du ToC (Modern French cuisine)

Things to Know:

  • Toulouse is known as “La Ville Rose” (The Pink City), due to the red bricks used in its construction.
  • The city’s time zone is Central European Time (CET).

Day 2 - Space & Science Museums

Activities:

  • Morning at Cité de l’Espace: Explore France’s aerospace history, including a model of the Concorde.
  • Afternoon at Museum of Natural History and Planetarium: Learn about Toulouse’s biodiversity and the universe.

Food & Drink:

  • Lunch at Le Petit Lourdes (Traditional French cuisine)
  • Dinner at L’Autre Monde (Creative Mediterranean dishes)

Day 3 - Outdoor Activities & Gastronomy Tour

Activities:

  • Morning hike at Côte de Baleysses: Enjoy panoramic views of Toulouse and the Pyrenees.
  • Afternoon: Join a Toulouse Food Tour to discover local specialties like cassoulet and foie gras.

Food & Drink:

  • Lunch at Le Jardin des Saveurs (Gourmet French cuisine)
  • Evening at Le P’tit Bar à Vins: Sample regional wines.

Day 4 - Visit Toulouse’s Universities & Art Galleries

Activities:

  • Morning at Université Paul Sabatier: One of Europe’s largest and most prestigious universities.
  • Afternoon at Musée des Augustins: Discover Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance art.

Food & Drink:

  • Lunch at Le Carré Bleu (Seasonal French dishes)
  • Dinner at Le Quai des Saveurs (Creative Mediterranean cuisine)

Day 5 - Day Trip to Albi or Carcassonne

Activities:

  • Take a day trip to either Albi (famous for its cathedral and Toulouse-Lautrec Museum) or Carcassonne (a medieval fortified town).

Food & Drink:

  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Albi/Carcassonne
  • Return to Toulouse for a farewell dinner.

Transportation:

  • Public transportation in Toulouse is provided by Tisséo (More Info). A day pass costs €5.30. For day trips, consider renting a car or booking a guided tour.

Tips:

  • Learn a few basic French phrases to interact better with locals.
  • Avoid visiting during the Fête de la Gastronomie (Festival of Gastronomy), usually in October, as restaurants can be busy.