Toulouse

Toulouse, France's fifth city, crossed by the Garonne and the Canal du Midi, is called the Pink City from the colour of the traditional local building materials; earthenware bricks. Although Toulouse reaches back to its roots it also looks towards the future and is fascinated by the world around it. Its heritage and its cultural fizz combine to make an astonishing cocktail. Lovers of old buildings, aesthetes of all sorts and culture vultures will all enjoy the city.

» Sights to see

To take in the city, there is nothing like a guided tour during which you can get to know what makes it tick what it is best about it and what it's proud of. Next, you can visit the numerous monuments and buildings such as the Capitol and the its keep, the Basilica of Saint Sernin, the Cathedral of Saint Stephen, the Churches of Notre-Dame de la Daurade and Dalbade, the Church of Saint-Pierre des Cuisines, the Roman Amphitheatre of Purpan and many more. Sports lovers or contemplatives, let yourselves be seduced by the parks and gardens of the city such as the Royal Gardens or the Japanese Gardens at Compans-Caffareli. Don't forget to enjoy the serenity of the banks of the Garonne and towpath of the Canal du Midi both classified as world heritage sites. Toulouse by night is a fabulous spectacle of light that highlights the beauty and diversity of the city's heritage.

» Local specialities

The art of good living is second nature to Toulouse; local gastronomy is a mix of Gascon and southern influences. The ingredients that you will find on your plate are local products such as duck fat, goose, black pork, beans from Tarbes, ceps, truffles, nuts, pink garlic, Roquefort, goat and cow's cheese, melons and so on. Toulouse restaurants serve food from the region in all its forms; foie gras, conserves, fillets, sautée potatoes, fried potato cakes, mashed potato with Cantal cheese, croustade. However most well known dish remains cassoulet based on Toulouse sausage, haricot beans with duck or goose fat. The pleasures of the palate are always guaranteed.

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From June 4, Mondays to Friday Flights run by Air France
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