Toulouse 6 Day Itinerary

Toulouse 6-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring the City Center

  • Stay at: Hotel-Spa-Restaurant Le Saint-Georges (Centrally located, high-quality service)
  • Eat at: Le Coin Toulousain (Traditional French cuisine, great atmosphere)
  • Visit: Place du Capitole, Basilique Saint-Sernin, Jardin Royal
  • Transportation: Walking is the best way to explore Toulouse city center. You can also use public transportation if needed.

Day 2: Exploring Museums & Space

  • Visit: Musée des Augustins, Musée des Abattoirs, Cité de l’Espace (Space museum)
  • Eat at: Chez Jean (Traditional French cuisine with a modern twist)
  • Transportation: Bus or tram to reach the museums. Taxi or bike for Cité de l’Espace.

Day 3: Canal du Midi & Jardin Massabielle

  • Visit: Canal du Midi, Pont Neuf, Jardin Massabielle (where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared in 1858)
  • Eat at: Le Bistrot des Carmes (French bistro with a nice atmosphere)
  • Transportation: Bus or tram to reach these locations. Boat tour for Canal du Midi.

Day 4: Vieux Toulouse & Market Visit

  • Visit: Vieux Toulouse, Place St Pierre, Marché Victor Segalen (Local market with fresh produce and food)
  • Eat at: Le Cumul (Contemporary cuisine with local products)
  • Transportation: Walking is the best way to explore Vieux Toulouse. Public transportation if needed.

Day 5: Graffito & Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

  • Day trip to Graffito (Street art park) and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert (Medieval hilltop village, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Eat at: L’Atelier du Pain (Great bakery for picnic supplies)
  • Transportation: Train to Graffito and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert.

Day 6: Farewell Toulouse

  • Visit: Le Mirail, Japanese Garden, Fondue de Toulouse (Local specialty, cheese fondue restaurant)
  • Transportation: Bus or tram to reach these locations.

Tips:

  • Toulouse is known as the “Pink City” because of the pink brick it’s built with. Don’t forget your camera!
  • Toulousains (people from Toulouse) are friendly and love their city. Feel free to ask for recommendations.
  • French is the primary language, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
  • Toulouse is a bike-friendly city. Consider renting a bike for a day.
  • Always validate your public transportation tickets before boarding.

Enjoy your trip to Toulouse!