Toulouse - Tolosa

Disambiguation - For toponyms of identical name, see Toulouse (disambiguation).

Toulouse it's a city French, capital of the Occitania region.

To know

Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France after that Paris, Marseille is Lyon. It is known for its rugby, its aerospace industry and its violets, which are used here to make bonbons and liqueurs.

Geographical notes

It is a city in southwestern France, and the capital of Upper Garonne in the area Midi-Pyrenees. It is located just north of the Pyrenees on the Garonne River, halfway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

When to go

The best time to visit Toulouse is from April to September. Temperatures in this period range from 14 ° C in spring to 27 ° C in summer, presenting a mild and dry climate. The Midi-Pyrénées region is the region of France with the most hours of sunshine, with more than 2000 hours.

Background

It was the capital of the Volci Tectosagi. In 280 BC, some Tectosagi participated in the Celtic expedition to the Balkans. The Romans conquered it between 120 and 100 BC. giving it the name of Toulouse. It was the capital of the kingdom of the Visigoths in the fifth century (until the battle of Vouillé, in 507), later of the kingdom of Aquitaine and in the eighth century of the County of Toulouse. At the Battle of Toulouse, the Arab troops suffered their first defeat by the Duke of Aquitaine, Odo the Great, in 721, at the time of the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula and southern France.

A new conception of Christianity developed in this region of France, at odds with that of Rome. The followers of this new religion (the Cathars) were persecuted and condemned en masse. The final consequence of this religious war was the annexation of the entire County of Toulouse to the royal domains in 1271. This was the major step towards the construction of France as a unitary country.

In the 20th century, Toulouse was lucky enough not to be part of the World War II scenario. However, it gave refuge to numerous Spanish exiles and fugitives during the Spanish War, and, like the rest of France, also to several Italian anti-fascists, including Silvio Trentin, Giuseppe Dozza and Giacomo Ferrari. In October 1941 the representatives of the three main Italian anti-fascist parties signed the so-called Toulouse document which formed the embryo of the future National Liberation Committee.

In the early 1960s, numerous Algerian immigrants (pied-noirs, the black feet) made this city their new home, participating in the sharp increase in its population, which went from 269,000 inhabitants in 1954 to 380,000 in 1968.

Since the end of the 20th century, Toulouse has become an aviation and space flight center. More than 35,000 citizens of the city of 400,000 work in the civil aviation or space industry, and Airbus / EADS is the largest employer in the region.

Tongue

French is obviously the language most used by the inhabitants: it is understood by the entire population and is the only one used by the administrations.

The vernacular of much of southern France, Occitan is inseparable from Toulouse's identity. It is present in two dialectal forms (Languedoc is Gascon) which are explained by the geographical position of the city, on the borders of Languedoc and Gascony. If this language is no longer what predominates in everyday life, since 1970 there has been a symbolic resurgence of attachment to roots that includes a renewal of Occitan. This renewal is reflected in the development of bilingual signage (street names, road signs), the emergence of Occitan radio stations and the creation of schools providing education in Occitan.

We add that the inhabitants of the Midi-Pyrénées region interviewed on the official website as their name have been designated mainly as Occitans.

Expressions

Many Tolostan expressions, from Occitan, are found in the regional French of much of southern France.

• A pitchoun, une pitchoune: a child. Emotional evocation
• A rampaillou it's a small climb.
• Une chocolatine it is a chocolate bread.
• A few it is not a pocket, as in French, but a (shopping) bag.

How to orient yourself

The center of Toulouse is represented by the place Esquirol crossed by the rue de Metz which ends on the Pont-Neuf.

The Place Esquirol was the site of the forum in Roman times at the intersection of the Decumanus and the Cardo Maximus.

The Place du Capitol is located where in Roman times there was the main access gate on the northern side of the walls. Today it is the main square of Toulouse. The homonymous theater overlooks it.

St Cyprien is the neighborhood on the opposite bank.

Neighborhoods and places

The neighborhood of 43.5987331.4337991 Saint Cyprien it is very beautiful, popular and old of Toulouse (on the left bank). Taking a walk, drinking coffee on the terrace, especially in summer, is a must. These are also the gates of the city, historically: Saint Cyprien square with its fountain is surrounded by two arches, and overlooks the oldest bridge in the city, the Pont Neuf, which dominates the romantic lawn, you can also admire the quays of the Daurade . The nocturnal plays of the lights of Toulouse around the river axis are well developed. It is also in the Prairie des filtres which takes place the annual Rio Loco music festival.

The district 43.607771.4400092 Arnaud Bernard (named after a consul of the city) is the other popular place where the good atmosphere par excellence reigns, and where well-preserved buildings marry with sandwich bars and terraces. Oriental restaurants and smuggled cigarettes are insured. If you want something, it is also the right place.
43.6037131.4358433 Place Saint Pierre is the student soul of the Tolosana party. With a strong tendency to oval dependence, due to the three main bars whose rugby is the central theme. Guaranteed local atmosphere and sounds, especially since it is a geographically sensitive platform: the law school is a few meters away, the Garonne, Saint Cyprien, the rue des Blanchers with its inevitable restaurants and the rue Pargaminières which is the only street (very animated) in a straight line towards Capitole. For those who would like to go to Saint Pierre at night, don't forget that the evenings are very alcoholic. Which means that at the end of the evening, there are broken glass everywhere, some puddles of vomit but apart from these few inconveniences, you have to be careful not to get into trouble. That said, Saint Pierre is not a dangerous neighborhood, if you are careful, everything is fine and if you are a fan of football or rugby, you will have a good evening.

The Daurade pier is a pleasant place on sunny afternoons. It is a long bank along the Garonne between Esquirol and Saint Pierre overlooking the (famous) dome of La Grave. At night, it can happen that in late spring and early autumn, parties are improvised in these places. If you ever go alone, you will have no problem making friends for the evening (for the girls, beware of the boys anyway) but choose well as you may have a bad night. Music (if you are lucky you will find guitars, saxes and violins ...) alcohol, games, flame eaters. Be careful though, after a certain time (2 or 3 at night) be alert even if it cannot be said that it is dangerous to spend an evening.

How to get

By plane

• 43.6351.3677784 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (IATA: TLS) (it is 3.6 km west of downtown.). There are flights at least every hour to Paris (Orly airport and CDG). Other domestic destinations include Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nice is Strasbourg. International flights include Algiers, Amsterdam Schiphol, Berlin, Birmingham, Brussels, Casablanca, Frankfurt Airport, Lisbon, London (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted), MadridBarajas, Manchester, Monk, Rome is Venice.  

Connections from / to the airport

• There airport shuttle departs from entrance gate C to the main train station, every 20 minutes from 6:00 am to midnight. The single fare is € 8, valid for 90 minutes for transfers on the city's public transport.
• The tramway line leads to the stop 43.5927711.4440285 Palais de Justice in 30 minutes, every 10-30 minutes from 6:00 am to midnight, directly from the airport. The single rate is € 2. The ticket from the airport can be used directly for a ride on the metro.
• Other public buses are Tisseo # 30 a Fenouillet (10 km north of Toulouse, on the main railway line) and Haut-Garonne # 88 a Grenade (25 km north).
• A taxi to the center of Toulouse will cost around € 20.
• Shuttles can be organized to other destinations, for example to Andorra.
• There are also car rental facilities at the airport and a Novotel nearby.

By car

Toulouse is surrounded by a peripheral motorway .

Major highways are in the direction of Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Barcelona.

Some average travel times:

• Paris: 6 h
• Bordeaux: 2 hours and 30 minutes
• Montpellier: 2 hours and 30 minutes
• Marseille: 4 hours
• Zaragoza: 6 hours

However, beware of traffic and parking problems in the city center and in the Toulouse area.

On boat

Toulouse is the central point of the "Canal des Deux Mers" which connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. The eastern part, the Canal du Midi, is the most interesting, as it climbs from Toulouse over the hills and then down to Carcassonne is Beziers to reach the Mediterranean a Thirst. The western part is parallel to the Garonne River through the Agen up to Bordeaux and the Gironde estuary. You will need to hire a long boat and set aside several weeks. Check in advance if any sections of the duct are closed for repair.

On the train

• 43.6111111.4536116 Toulouse-Matabiau station (Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau) (it is north-west of the center at the metro stop of the same name.). Day and night trains pass through it from Nice and directed to Bordeaux. They make intermediate stops a Narbonne - Montpellier - Marseille.

Approximate travel times:

• Paris: 4 hours 20 minutes; there are also connections via Bordeaux (5 hours) and a night train (8 hours)
• Bordeaux: 2 hours
• Lyon: 4 hours
• Narbonne: 1 hour and 20 minutes, change to Perpignan, Girona is Barcelona.
• Marseille: 4 hours, change here for Nice, Monk is Genoa.

There is a choice of routes to and from Spain. The fastest is east to the coast at Narbonne, then south past Perpignan to Barcelona. For the Spanish Basque country, the Asturias and the Galicia, go away Tarbes is Pau to Bayonne, then to the west. A line of low-speed trains also crosses the Pyrenees passing by Latour in Barcelona: see the "Nearby" section.

TGV and Intercity trains are cheaper if booked in advance, especially with "Prem" fares, see voyages-sncf.com. For TER trains, just buy the same day at the station.  

The station is being modernized

By bus

• 43.6125711.4526537 International bus station (Gare routière), 68 boulevard Pierre Sermand (next to the train station.). The buses from Eurolines from various Italian cities. Tickets can be found on SoBus, Ouibus is Flixbus. Eurolines and FlixBus go to Paris and Marseille. Alsa handles most of the services in Spain, e.g. Barcelona, Zaragoza is Madrid. Andbus carries out shuttles to and from Andorra la Vella 2-3 times a day.

The airport shuttle arrives here. 

How to get around

Toulouse is a big city, but the old town is quite small and mostly pedestrian. You can walk to most of the attractions.

By public transport

Transport in the city of Toulouse is managed by the company Tisseo. The various areas of the city are connected to each other by more than 80 bus lines, 2 metro lines (A and B) and two tram lines ( is ).

• The single ticket Deplacement costs € 1.70 (if you pay it on the bus it costs € 2)
• 10 trips at a cost of € 13.70.
• Ticket tribe that is for groups from 2 to 12 and allows up to 12 trips for € 8.20
• A one-day subscription ticket planète is € 4 or the one valid for 24 hours at € 6.10. Finally, a 3-day ticket is € 12.20.

Validate your ticket upon boarding, for single tickets the validation is one hour (90 minutes to and from the airport). Only single tickets can be purchased on buses with a surcharge. For season tickets it is necessary to go to the vending machines present in all metro and tram stations (payment by credit card or coins, they do not accept banknotes!) Or in one of the Tisséo agencies.

• Toulouse Blagnac Airport: located in the Arrival Hall - Hall B.
• Arena (line ): located right at the metro exit on the right.
• Bass-Cambo (line ): room on the ground floor of the station.
• Capitol (line ): agency located in the metro access.
• Jean-Jaurès (line is ): at the store level.
• Marengo SNCF (line ): located in the underground access tunnel.

Services become sparse in the late evening, but there is an extensive nighttime network.

ATTENTION: It is always better not to try to cheat on the ticket because vigilantes are often present near the entrances. In addition, the staff of controllers has been expanded to "fight" fraud. If you get on the bus without a ticket the driver may call the controllers. Many checks take place at the station Jean Jaurès, the largest in the network as it is there that the two Toulouse metro lines intersect ( is ). The controllers are very often accompanied by the police.

Meter

The metro runs from 5:15 am (first departures from terminals) until 0:00 (last departures from terminals) from Sunday to Thursday, until 1:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Line A

The line is a north-east / south-west axis serving Balma-Gramont, Argoulets, the district of Matabiau whose SNCF station, Allées Jean-Jaurès (correspondence of the line ), the Capitol, Esquirol, the Arena (correspondence of line C and Tram), Bellefontaine and Le Mirail (Fac de Lettres, de Langues, d'Art et d'histoire).

Line B

The line is a north-south axis serving the districts of Borderouge, Barrière de Paris, Compans-Cafarelli (congress center and general council), Arnaud-Bernard, Jean-Jaurès (correspondence of the line ), Carmes (covered market), Saint-Michel (court, museum, botanical garden), Empalot (access to the stadium and exhibition center), Rangueil science faculty in Ramonville. Each station on the line it is decorated with a contemporary artwork. Some are easy to see, others much less.

Line C and D

Two other lines are actually comparable to suburban trains: the line west to Colomiers is Auch and the line south to Muret.

Tram

Trams both depart from Palais de Justice, cross the river west to the junction of Arènes, then they run north before splitting.

T1 line

The line starts from Palais de Justice (correspondence with the line ) and allows you to reach Blagnac via the Zenith, the Purpan hospital, the center of Blagnac, Odyssud, the IUT Blagnac, in the Andromeda-Aéroconstellation district (factories) Airbus (and the future exhibition park).

T2 line

The line starts from Palais de Justice (correspondence with the line ) and leads to Toulouse-Blagnac airport. The line can be seen as the extension of the line from the airport to the center of Toulouse and connects the Palais de Justice (correspondence of the line ) to Les Arenes (correspondence and line ).

Bus

Buses run along all main roads but do not enter the pedestrian area of ​​the city, except the free shuttle to the city center (Mon-Sat).

By taxi

The taxi managers are Toulouse Taxi is Capitole Taxi. It is advisable to book to avoid long waits.

By car

Avoid driving downtown as parking space is severely limited. At the terminus of the subway and tram there are numerous free parking spaces that allow easy access to the city center. Remember to keep your tickets to exit these parking lots.

Traffic conditions can be viewed on this site.

By bike

Fortunately, more and more cycle paths are being set up in the city, but in Toulouse it is difficult to leave your car. Know that the conduct of the Tolosans (with some exceptions) is not always courteous and the saturation of the streets does not help. It is not uncommon to find cars stationary or even parked on the cycle paths. It is not uncommon to find grumpy drivers ringing if you stand in front of them in narrow streets. Avoid pavements as much as possible because it is often dangerous to share such a small space with pedestrians, who are often not very attentive to bicycles.

That said, the bike is the best way to get around Toulouse, for free if you already have it or have it ready, faster than the car due to the saturation of the roads, faster than the subway and buses which are disturbed by traffic.

VélôToulouse

The bike rental program is managed by the city hall. First you need to register with your identity card and credit card on velo.toulouse.fr. A one day ticket is € 1.20 and a 7 day pass is € 5, longer rentals are available. You have unlimited travel, at no extra cost for the first 30 minutes, then the counter starts ticking.

What see

To facilitate the visit of the city you can use Tourisme pass a card that allows you to visit museums and monuments for free using all public transport for 24h for € 18, 48h for € 28 and 72h for € 35. The pass also allows discounts at the affiliated activities. Further information at the tourism website web page.

Center

The historic center of Toulouse is located east of the Garonne River: it is compact and most of the places of interest can be easily explored on foot. It is bordered on the east and north by Bvd Lazare Carnot / Bvd de Strasbourg, and south of the cathedral, rue Metz is Pont Neuf. The docks will become a good walking spot, but since the beginning of 2018 they are undergoing renovations.

• 43.60391.439991 Church of the Jacobins (Eglise des Jacobins), 69, rue Pargaminières (Metro: Capitole). Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm. It is one of the most prestigious and well-known monuments in the city. It is a masterpiece of southern Gothic architecture and a wonderful example of a Dominican church divided into two naves, as were the first churches of the order; and for having maintained this characteristic it is considered a rarity. Its fame is due to the particularity of the vault, which towards the apse radiates all its ribs from a single central pillar, forming the characteristic palm tree effect. There are preserved the precious remains of the great Doctor of the Church St. Thomas Aquinas.  

• 43.6084851.4421262 Basilica of Saint-Sernin (Basilique Saint-Sernin), Place Saint-Sernin (north of the center, 100 meters from Bvd de Strasbourg). Free church, crypt € 2.50 (Jun 2018). Oct to Jun: Mon-Sat 8: 30-11: 45 and 14: 00-17: 45, Sun 8: 30-12: 30 and 14: 00-19: 30. From Jul to Sep: Mon-Sat 8: 30-18: 15, Sun 8: 30-19: 30. An 11th-12th century red brick church may be the largest Romanesque building in the world, perhaps because it was an important pilgrimage stop to Santiago. As huge as it is, it is the only remaining part of the former abbey of Saint-Sernin. The notable features are the large bell tower, the doors, the "ambulatory" passage and the thunderous organ. In the 19th century the church was "restored" by the famous French architect Viollet-le-Duc: some of his reimaginations of the Middle Ages have been undone.  

• 43.6008331.4397223 Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Daurade (Basilique de la Daurade), 1 Place de la Daurade (on the quays north of Pont Neuf). This church was founded in the fifth century but demolished in the eighteenth; the current building dates back to the 19th century. You can look inside, but everything is covered in scaffolding.  

• 43.59991.45044 Toulouse Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Étienne). Mon-Sun 07: 30-19: 00. This large dilapidated building is partly Gothic, medieval builders half-built a church, abandoned it, started building another, abandoned it, while other sections were added and added instead of starting over.  
• 43.60031.442035 Hôtel d'Assézat (Fondation Bemberg), Place d'Assézat (Meter Esquirol, metro Carmes), ☎ 33 5 61 12 06 89. 8 € full, 5 € reduced (Jun 2018). Tue-Sun 10: 30-12: 30, 13: 30-18: 00 (Thu until 20:00). Large villa built in the 16th century in Renaissance style for a wealthy merchant. It now houses the Fondation Bemberg, Georges Bemberg's personal art collection (1915-2011).  

• 43.6044611.4440316 Capitol (Capitole). Free (Jan 2018). Mon-Fri 08: 30-18: 00; Sun 10: 00-19: 00. Magnificent red brick neoclassical building, overlooking the main pedestrian square of Place du Capitole. It houses the town hall (with a grandiose "Salle des Illustres") and the main theater of the city. The visits are guided.  
• 43.5994441.4397227 Pont-Neuf. Like the Parisian Pont-Neuf, the name means "New Bridge", although it is by far the oldest bridge over the Garonne River. Construction dragged on from 1544 to 1626. The arches are not symmetrical - they were supposed to represent the face and thighs of a lion, but it takes a lot of imagination to visualize it. The water tower ("chateau d'eau") at its western end houses photographic exhibits.  
• 43.60561.442918 Church of Notre-Dame du Taur.  
• 43.59761.442479 Church of Notre-Dame de la Dalbade.  

Museums

• 43.5938581.44928310 Toulouse Natural History Museum (Muséum de Toulouse), 35, allées Jules-Guesde (Meter , Tram Palais-de-Justice), ☎ 33 5 67 73 84 84. € 7 full, € 6 reduced (Jun 2018). Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm. The largest natural history museum in France outside of Paris, the "Museum of Toulouse" boasts an innovative scenography, a wall of skeletons unique in the world and an exceptional botanical garden.  

• 43.607871.4411211 Saint-Raymond Museum, Place Saint-Sernin (near the Basilica Saint-Sernin, Metro Capitole o Jeanne-d'Arc), ☎ 33 5 61 22 31 44. 4 € (Jun 2018). Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm. An archaeological museum with Roman artifacts from Toulouse and the largest collection of Roman busts found in France. The building itself is a historical monument. It has an elevator, a gift shop, and free bathrooms.  

• 43.6011.44612 Musée des Augustins (Musée des Beaux-Arts de Toulouse), 21 Rue de Metz, ☎ 33561222182. Adult € 5, reduced € 3. Free on the first Sunday of the month. Wed-Mon 10: 00-18: 00, until 20: 00 on Wed. Museum of fine arts located in a former Augustinian monastery that surrounds two delightful cloisters.  

• 43.60091.4295413 Les Abattoirs (Musee d'art moderne de Toulouse), 76 allee Charles de Fitte (west bank of the river south of the Pont des Catalans, Metro Saint-Cyprien - République). € 7, reduced € 4 (Jun 2018). Wed-Sun 12: 00-18: 00, Thu until 20:00. Vast former slaughterhouse now houses a contemporary art museum, and there is also a beautiful garden overlooking the Garonne.  

• 43.5911111.45847214 Georges Labit Museum, 17 rue du Japon (2 km SE of the center: Metro B to Verdier, bus 10 to Demouilles). 4 € Full, 2 € reduced (Jun 2018). Wed-Ln 11: 00-17: 00 Oct-May; until 18:00 Jun-Sep. Asian Arts and Egyptian Antiquities Museum in an exotic Mediterranean garden built in 1893.  

• 43.6580131.35882515 Ailes Anciennes Toulouse, 4 Rue Beteille (The museum is located near the Aeroscopia museum.), ☎ 33 5 62 13 78 10, @[email protected]. 6€. Tue-Fri 14: 00-18: 00, Sat 09: 30-18: 00. We can define it as a real open-air museum dedicated to the history of French and European military aircraft. It was created in 1980 by a private association, which has restored the aircraft over the years. The collection that can be visited consists of about 50 aircraft including airplanes and helicopters, being able to take advantage of a guide who will illustrate the history and technical specifications of each, both in French and in English. The visit lasts about 1h30-2h. 
• 43.5971.446916 Paul-Dupuy Museum. Museum of Graphic Arts and Decorative Arts  
• 43.60241.4430417 Musée du Vieux Toulouse. Toulouse history museum  
• 43.598751.43693818 Galerie du Château d'Eau, 1 Place Laganne, ☎ 33 5 61 77 09 40. Created by the famous Jean Dieuzaide. Exhibitions of photographs  
• 43.5986361.43055519 Musee de l'Affiche de Toulouse, 58 Allées Charles de Fitte, ☎ 33 5 81 91 79 17. Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm. Museum of advertising graphics.  
• 43.5995521.43644720 Museum of the history of medicine (Musée de l'Histoire de la Médecine), 2 Rue Charles Viguerie, ☎ 33 5 61 77 84 25. Thu, Fri, Sun 11: 00-17: 00. 
• 43.594021.44384721 Maison Seilhan. Historical building.  

Events and parties

• festival Ça bouge encore, In Sesquières. September. brings together several thousand spectators. Artists like M, Manu Chao or Noir Désir performed in an explosive atmosphere. 
• Rio Loco Festival. June. this festival offers a large selection of concerts from a chosen country.  

What to do

• 43.5869171.4932781 Citè de l'Espace (Space city), Avenue Jean Gonord (5 km east of the center from the A61 exit. Take the metro to Jolimont, then bus 37 in the direction of La Plaine; or bus 15 from the center and walk.), @[email protected]. Adults € 21, children € 15.50. July and August € 24 / € 17.50 (Jun 2018).. Mon-Sun 10: 00-18: 00 until 17: 00 on Thu and Fri. It is a science theme park, which deals with topics related to space aviation and astronomy. The park was inaugurated in 1997. The Citè de l'Espace contains life-size replicas of the Ariane 5 space launcher, the Syouz spaceship, the ERS space observation satellite and the Russian space station MIR, which can also be visited at 'indoor. The park also consists of large rooms where there are lots of curiosities and information about the Earth, the stars, the universe, the planets. There are also two rooms where there is an IMAX cinema, where the 3D documentary on the Hubble telescope is shown, and a Planetarium that tells the formation of the Earth and shows all the constellations.  

• 43.6215761.4146612 Stade Toulousain (Stade Ernest-Wallon), 114 Rue des Troènes, ☎ 33 892 69 31 15. Watch a rugby match where Toulouse team play in the French Top 14. They are rarely out of the top spots and therefore qualify for European tournaments - they won the Heineken Cup a record four times. Their home is Stade Ernest Wallon, but the big games are often played at the Municipal Stadium. If you prefer the league, you could do better in England, how Toulouse Olympique plays there in the league. But their second team Toulouse Olympique Broncos is still here, allo Stade de Minimes, playing in the French league Elite One.

Toulouse FC football matches are also held in this same stadium.  

• 43.6599791.3605383 Visit to the Airbus factory (In Blagnac off D902.3, 2km N from Toulouse airport. Cars enter via Allée André Turcat. Or the tram up to Beauzelle then on foot.), ☎ 33 5 34 39 42 00. 15.50 € visit, 24 € Museum visit. Advance online booking is required through the Manatours website. There are different types of visits that you can choose according to your needs. The 90-minute guided tour takes place by bus (i.e. the panoramic tour) takes place seated on the bus seeing the various sheds of the Airbus A380 production line, in the JJ Lagardere factory (perhaps the largest building in the world) and some of the models on site. As interesting as it may be to get an idea of ​​the production plant, it can be a bit disappointing given the individual cost. 

Parks and green spaces

• 43.6121461.4322844 Japanese garden (Jardin Japonais Pierre Baudis), Jardin Compans Caffarelli, Boulevard Lascrosses (Metro Compans Caffarelli), ☎ 33 5 62 27 48 48. free (Jun 2018). Mon-Sun 7: 45-20: 30. This garden is the synthesis of the existing gardens in Japan in Kyoto, built between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries. It contains all the characteristic elements: a staging of the mineral world, the plant world and the aquatic world adorned with typical decorative elements such as the perimeter wall, bridges, lanterns, the tea pavilion.  

• 43.59291.45115 Botanical Garden (Jardin des Plantes) (2 km south of the center). Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm. You will think you are walking into a monastery because the current gardens were located in an old Carmelite convent, before expanding to the south. Just north on Allée Jules Guesde is the Natural History Museum.  

• 43.6111111.4183336 Canal du Midi (Canal des Deux Mers). This is the eastern and most interesting section of the "Canal des Deux Mers", and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It starts from the Garonne River in Toulouse, so its first few kilometers are walkable from the center. But the best sections are further afield as it climbs the hill and then descends through Carcassonne and Beziers to Étang de Thau on the Mediterranean. So you probably want a bike or canal barge to explore it.  
• 43.6026541.4363967 Quais de la Garonne. Park along the Garonne 
• 43.6013631.4390418 Daurade (near the Pont Neuf). This small green area overlooking the river is a meeting point for young people who like to spend the evening until late. The presence of a bar and street artists also makes the atmosphere very pleasant. 
• 43.6041561.4342869 Canal de Brienne. Canal running through Toulouse.  
• 43.55321.4466910 Pech-David Hill (Metro Faculté de Pharmacie). I liked a place. From its top, you can see a large part of Toulouse. Pech David is located not far from the Rangueil hospital.  

• 43.57031.3988711 Parc de Reynerie (Reynerie Metro). attached to the old castle of William du Barry. The second and last park classified historic monument in Toulouse after the plant garden. Rare tree species date back to the royal era. Behind the view of Lake Reynerie and its hills make it a magnificent Rousseauïste landscape.  
• 43.59531.4562912 Port Saint-Sauveur (Metro: François-Verdier). It was a small port today part of a district of the city.  
• 43.632481.4516813 Les jardins du Muséum (Parc de la Maourine), 24-26 Avenue Maurice Bourges-Maunoury (Borderouge Metro), ☎ 33 5 67 73 84 84. 3 € (Jun 2018). 10:00-18:00. They are the botanical gardens of the Toulouse Museum.  
• 43.6124141.46325514 Jardins de l'observatoire, Avenue Camille Flammarion (Jolimont Metro). Small quiet and high garden, it contains an observatory and some historical elements related to the first constructions of this type on the hill of Jolimont. Playgrounds, in the immediate vicinity there is an obelisk dedicated to the Franco-Spanish battle of 1814 (Battle of Toulouse) overlooking the city.  

Alternative art scene

Toulouse is one of the most alternative French cities. It began in 1939 with an influx of Spanish Republicans who had lost the civil war and fled through the Pyrenees, and continued into the 1960s with an influx fromAlgeria. Their tradition continues with the students, the squatter and the artistic movements of the city.

• 43.6180721.42035515 Mix'Art Myrys, 12 Rue Ferdinand Lassalle (By underground line B get off at the "Canal du Midi" stop. With bus n. 16 at the "Svizzera" stop or the "Tricou" stop for no. 15.), ☎ 33 5 62 72 17 08, @[email protected]. It is one of the oldest and most active artist squats within the city. 
• Les Motivées. È un'associazione molto attiva sulla scena politica e sociale di Tolosa, che organizza o partecipa a molti eventi gratuiti, scioperi, concerti, ecc. durante tutto l'anno. Hanno fondato un partito politico alcuni anni fa, che è piuttosto attivo a livello locale e detiene alcune posizioni con il Consiglio municipale. Controlla anche il Tactikollectif, la loro associazione di co-working in eventi come festival, ecc. Che ha la sua origine nei quartieri settentrionali di Tolosa, che sono quelli con alloggi sociali e qualità della vita inferiore.  
• 43.6227791.48601416 La Grainerie, 61 Rue Saint-Jean (5 km a est della città in un sito dismesso poco oltre l'A61), ☎ 33 5 61 24 33 91. Ospita vari collettivi di artisti ogni anno, ha un interesse particolare per il circo. 
• 43.5904471.30802817 L'Usine, 6 Impasse Marcel Pau, ☎ 33 5 61 07 45 18. Un'altra residenza per artisti e collettivi. 
• 43.618081.42038718 COUAC (Collectif d'Urgence Acteurs Culturels), ☎ 33 5 61 22 95 41. Lun-Ven 10:00-18:00. Difende il locale mondo associativo e culturale alternativo, mentre il Toulouse Réseau Unitaire Citoyen mira a suscitare dibattiti locali, sociali e politici. 

Shopping

Gli orari di apertura a Tolosa sono generalmente da lunedì a sabato 9:00 alle 13:00 e 15:00 alle 19:00, ma ci sono numerose eccezioni. Si noti che i negozi, diversi dai ristoranti, non sono aperti la domenica (molto probabilmente per legge).

Poiché Tolosa è una città dell'aviazione e del volo spaziale, puoi cercare presso Airbus e la Cité de l'Espace per i souvenir.

C'è un mercatino delle pulci ogni sabato mattina appena fuori dalla Basilica di Saint Sernin. Anche se non offre nulla di troppo speciale come i mercatini delle pulci, è un ottimo modo per socializzare con una folla locale. Un altro mercatino delle pulci si tiene ogni primo fine settimana del mese all'Allées François Verdier, al Grand Rond.

The Marché Saint Aubin è un mercato contadino che circonda la basilica di Saint Aubin ogni domenica mattina, vendendo frutta e verdura locale. L'atmosfera è molto rilassata e spesso c'è musica dal vivo e balli.

Ogni mattina della settimana, il Boulevard de Strasbourg ospita il mercato ortofrutticolo più economico della città.

Ci sono eccellenti negozi di abbigliamento di seconda mano o "friperies", in particolare su Rue Gambetta e in tutto il distretto dietro l'Ecole des Beaux Arts, attorno al "place de la Bourse", che è lo storico quartiere di produzione tessile di Tolosa

Se hai un budget limitato, i supermercati in cui la maggior parte degli studenti si recano sono i marchi "Lidl" e "Leader Price". Questi si trovano più sui "bordi" della città (anche se alcuni sono accessibili con la metropolitana). Al centro, vai per Champion or Géant Casino.

Le Viole sono trasformate in articoli per regali, sapone, profumi, caramelle, ecc.

Se non vieni da Tolosa, non perderti, assaggia il Bierataise, specialmente se sei del nord, vedrai che nel sud, può esserci anche una buona birra! È quindi una birra artigianale di ottima qualità, prodotta a Bérat, un piccolo villaggio della Haute Garonne. Certamente c'è la bionda, la bruna e la bianca ma c'è anche il bianco con la viola e il marrone con la fico. Non può essere trovata nei supermercati. È possibile acquistare alcuni bar a Tolosa, vicino al bicchiere o alla bottiglia e in molti bar di Comminges o alla birreria stessa che si trova nel piccolo villaggio di Berat nei pressi di Muret e Rieumes.

• 43.606561.4466721 Les Halles Victor Hugo, Place Victor Hugo (Victor Hugo mercato coperto. Metro: Jeanne d'Arc e Capitole). Mar-Dom 06:00-14:00. Il piano terra è un grande mercato alimentare, le bancarelle chiudono alle 13:00. Al piano superiore ci sono cinque piccoli ristoranti che prendono ordini fino alle 14.30: Au Bon Graillou, Chez Attila, L'Imperiale, Le Louchebem e Le Magret. Nessuna prenotazione, è popolare con gli acquirenti del mercato e i proprietari di bancarelle, quindi potresti dover aspettare un tavolo.  
• 43.610111.393622 Centro commerciale Purpan, 36-54 Route de Bayonne. negozi Lun-Sab: 9:30-20:30, ipermercato Lun-Gio: 8:30-21:30, Ven: 8:30-22:00, Sab: 8:30-21:00, ristoranti Lun-Sab: 8:30-22:30, Dom: 11:00-22:30. Centro commerciale nel quartiere omonimo in cui il principale negozio è l'ipermercato Carrefour. WiFi libera per i clienti. 

How to have fun

Nel periodo estivo il ritrovo principale notturno è lungo il fiume e nel piccolo parco della Daurade. Qui si sosta, si chiacchiera e ci si prende il fresco essendo le temperature mitigate dalla presenza del fiume.

Un altro punto di riferimento è Place Saint George che in estate diventa piena di tavolini all'aperto essendo presenti molti locali, bar e ristoranti.

Spettacoli

• 43.6071981.4419881 Cave Poésie, 71 rue du Taur (Metro: Capitole/Jeanne d'Arc), ☎ 33 5 61 23 62 00. Da 8 a 12€. Teatro, concerti, letture... in una bella sala e una calda atmosfera.  
• 43.6116491.4411712 Comédie de Toulouse, 16 rue Saint Germier, ☎ 33 5 34 44 16 70. Spettacoli per tutti: commedie, boulevard teatrali, spettacoli per bambini, one-man show. La Comédie de Toulouse è stata creata dal duo comico Les Chevaliers du Fiel ed è interamente dedicata alla commedia. La sala è di 302 posti con orchestra e balcone. 
• 43.6062391.4557953 Les 3T café-théâtre, 40, rue Gabriel Péri, ☎ 33 5 61 63 00 74. I pezzi rappresentati sono hit di Parigi e rinnovati mensilmente. Il caffè-teatro ha acquistato i diritti e gli spettacoli sono stati montati con la troupe di 3T che include 7 attori al massimo per pezzo; offre al pubblico spettacoli di Tolosa divertenti, di qualità.  
• 43.6039941.4467944 American Cosmograph (Cinema), 24 Rue Montardy, ☎ 33 5 61 21 22 11. Precedentemente cinéma Utopia de Toulouse oggi ha cambiato nome. 
• 43.6071361.4421125 Cinémathèque de Toulouse, 69 rue du Taur, ☎ 33 5 62 30 30 10. 
• 43.6209661.4350776 Café-théâtre des Minimes, 6 Rue Gélibert, ☎ 33 5 62 72 06 36. La programmazione si rivolge a pezzi umoristici. Ha due sale, una per un massimo di 200 persone. Il café-teatro offre fino a 4 spettacoli a notte. L'atmosfera del café-teatro permette di incontrare gli artisti dopo le esibizioni. Le lezioni di teatro sono tenute di lunedì. 

Locali notturni

• 43.6055751.4555177 La Sainte Dynamo, 6/8 Rue Amélie (Metro Jean Jaurès). Mer-Dom 18:00-04:00. Bar e club situato in un ex sex club e un luogo ideale per vedere band dal vivo e altri spettacoli. 

• 43.6102161.4408458 Txus, 9 Rue Saint-Charles (Metro: Jeanne d'Arc), ☎ 33 872 22 76 25. Piccolo bar di clienti abituali, buona selezione di alcolici, birra in particolare. Happy hour fino alle 19:30 
• 43.6111131.442569 Père Peinard, 1 rue des Chalets, ☎ 33 5 61 63 81 82. Ampliamento della selezione di birre dal 2009. Vassoi di formaggio e salumi. 
• 43.6009911.45386410 The Petit London, 7 Rue Riquet (Metro: François-Verdier), ☎ 33 5 61 62 93 29. Pub 
• 43.5988671.43185411 La Loupiote, 39 rue Réclusane, ☎ 33 5 61 42 76 76. 
• 43.6029871.44161912 L'Impro, 7 Rue Gambetta, ☎ 33 5 61 21 78 94. (Le mostre sono organizzate regolarmente, compresi i fumetti originali in collaborazione con la libreria BD Terres de Legendes nella stessa strada). 
• 43.6055071.45238713 Bar de la Lune, 22 Rue Palaprat, ☎ 33 5 34 41 16 96. 
• 43.5995011.44514914 Ancienne Belgique, 16 Place de la Trinité. 

Pub

La maggior parte dei pub di Tolosa offre quiz in generale bilingue francese-inglese.

• 43.6008361.4559115 De Danú, 9 Rue du Pont Guilheméry, ☎ 33 5 61 62 58 79. 
• 43.5836531.45062516 Dubliners, 46 Avenue Marcel Langer, ☎ 33 5 61 14 23 16. Quiz il primo lunedì del mese 
• 43.6049061.45120317 Frog & Rosbif, 14 Rue de l'Industrie, ☎ 33 5 61 99 28 57. Quiz la domenica sera 
• 43.6075481.43949218 ^{[link not working]}The George and Dragon, 1 Place du Peyrou, ☎ 33 5 61 23 16 22. Quiz il mercoledì. 
• 43.5930831.44617619 Killarney, 14 Rue Alfred Dumeril (Metro: Palais the Justice), ☎ 33 5 62 26 52 04. Quiz il giovedì. 
• 43.5972711.44388920 London Town, 14 Rue des Prêtres (Metro: Carmes), ☎ 33 5 62 26 53 10. Quiz il primo martedì del mese. 
• 43.6075191.44716121 Melting Pot, 26 Boulevard de Strasbourg (Metro: Jean d'Arc/Jean-Jaurès), ☎ 33 5 61 62 82 98. 
• 43.5864131.44694722 Mulligan's, 39 Grande Rue Saint-Michel. Quiz il martedì. 

Locali da Ballo

Essendo la città natale di Carlos Gardel, Tolosa è fortemente legata al tango argentino, sicuramente una delle città più attive in Francia dopo Parigi, la città offre l'opportunità di ballare ogni sera il tango argentino.

• 43.6104341.45031423 Tangueando La Maison Du Tango, 51 Rue de Bayard, ☎ 33 5 62 73 10 62. luogo imperdibile e unico in Francia dedicato esclusivamente alla cultura del Tango e dell'America Latina. 
• 43.5990551.456724 Puerto Habana, 12 Port Saint-Étienne (Lungo le rive del Canal du Midi, non lontano dalla Halle aux Grains.), ☎ 33 5 61 54 45 61. è possibile ballare la salsa gratuitamente quasi tutte le sere della settimana. Luogo di salsa ineludibile a Tolosa, è qui che puoi solcare il miglior salsero del luogo Toulouse. 
• 43.6076541.42755825 Péniche le Cri de la mouette, 78 Allée de Barcelone, ☎ 33 5 62 30 05 28. Discoteca su un battello nel Canal de Brienne. 
• 43.606131.4526426 Loup Blanc Toulouse, 16 rue nicolas bachelier (metro Jean Jaures). bar cocktail. 

Where to eat

Come in tutta la Francia, non rimarrai deluso dalla scelta del cibo che offre Tolosa. Tuttavia è una città piuttosto cara e bisogna stare bene attenti ai prezzi.

L'anatra è una specialità regionale, e quindi molti ristoranti offriranno anatra per cena come il confit di canard (coscia d'anatra cotta nel proprio grasso), magret de canard (petto d'anatra arrosto) o il foie gras di canard (prelibatezza del fegato d'anatra).

Cassoulet è il piatto regionale più famoso, uno stufato a base di fagioli bianchi, vari tipi di carne e pelle di maiale. A volte la carne del piatto è salsiccia di Tolosa, un'altra specialità di Tolosa.

Le viole vengono utilizzate per fare caramelle vendute nella maggior parte dei negozi turistici nei dintorni di Tolosa.

Le aree attorno a Place du Capitole, Bvd de Strasbourg, Place St Georges ed il mercato dei Carmes sono fiancheggiate da caffè e ristoranti. I ristoranti sono generalmente aperti per cena intorno alle 19:00.

Moderate prices

• 43.6015271.4540041 Le Délicatessen, 11 Rue Riquet (un isolato ad est di Bvd Carnot; Metro François-Verdier), ☎ 33 5 61 62 49 00. Lun-Dom 17:00-02:00, Sab e Dom dalle 18:00. Tapas bar affollato con atmosfera amichevole che offre pasti, birre alla spina e un vero happy hour; le tapas qui sono gustose, economiche e generose. È un posto popolare, quindi è meglio arrivare un po' prima di sera. 
• 43.6019021.4472822 Crêperie Saint Georges, 7 Place Saint-Georges, ☎ 33 5 62 27 04 34. 14:30-24:00. Non solo crepe, ma anche insalate. Ottimo se si vuole risparmiare. In estate ci si può sedere all'aperto, alcuni tavolini sono posti sull'altro marciapiedi, per individuarli basta leggere la scritta sui tavoli per non confonderla con i locali vicini. Evitate di andare in bagno, è davvero indecente. 
• 43.5981411.4443613 Le Carbet d'Oc, 4 Rue des Filatiers, ☎ 33 9 54 60 32 57, @[email protected]. 12:00-02:00. Piatti regionali serviti sotto forma di tapas. Ottimo se si vuole risparmiare; in voga presso gli studenti del quartiere. In estate ci si può sedere all'aperto, alcuni tavolini sono posti sull'altro marciapiedi, per individuarli basta leggere la scritta sui tavoli per non confonderla con i locali vicini. La sera il barista mette su musica e all'interno si balla. 

Average prices

• 43.6015181.4452114 Genty Magre, 3 rue Gentymagre (un isolato N di rue Metz, Metro: Esquirol), ☎ 33 5 61 21 38 60. Mar-Sab a pranzo e cena. Il menù fisso ha un buon valore a 40 euro, più 15 euro per degustare 3 vini. 
• 43.6038331.4433775 Le Bibent, 5 Place du Capitole (Metro: Capitole), ☎ 33 5 34 30 18 37. Lun-Dom 07:30-23:00. È un ristorante storico di Tolosa con interni lussuosamente decorati. Fa parte della lista dei monumenti storici della Francia. 
• 43.6043351.4427476 Le Florida, 12 Place du Capitole, ☎ 33 5 61 23 94 61. 07:00-02:00. Una brasserie con numerosi tavoli all'aperto sulla piazza principale della città. 
• 43.6067351.4473277 L'Entrecôte, 15 Boulevard de Strasbourg, ☎ 33 5 61 21 87 18. 

Where stay

Accor hotels dispone almeno di 6 alberghi in città, Novotel, Mercure, Ibis,Hotel Pullman Toulouse Centre, Etaphotel e Formule 1. Le stanze di quest'ultimo sono le più spartane ma anche le più economiche.

Moderate prices

• 43.6090941.4382171 La Petite Auberge de San Sernin, 17 rue d'Embarthe (Metro: Compans Caffarelli), ☎ 33 7 60 88 17 17, @[email protected]. €22. Un ostello situato in una parte interessante della città. Non c'è molto spazio comune, ma ogni camera ha una cucina aperta e un'area salotto. 
• 43.6116651.4505382 Hôtel La Caravelle, 62, rue Raymond IV (Apprezzerete la sua vicinanza al Canal du Midi, alla stazione ferroviaria SNCF e alla fermata dell'autobus / metropolitana Jeanne d'Arc), ☎ 33 5 61 62 70 65, fax: 33 5 61 99 08 67. 58€ (giu 2018). Uno dei gioielli dell'industria alberghiera di Tolosa, sarete accolti per un piacevole soggiorno nel cuore della città rosa. 

Average prices

• 43.6066231.4481433 Citadines Wilson Toulouse, 8, boulevard de Strasbourg (Metro: Jean-Jaurès), ☎ 33 5 34 41 75 00, fax: 33 5 61 99 07 55, @[email protected]. 87€ (giu 2018). Questa residenza è composta da 104 appartamenti in due ali di 4 e 9 piani, che vanno dai monolocali ai piccoli appartamenti con una camera da letto. Ogni appartamento è completamente climatizzato e ospita un bagno e una zona cucina completamente attrezzata con fornelli, forno a microonde/grill e lavastoviglie e frigorifero. Alcuni appartamenti sono attrezzati per persone con mobilità ridotta. 
• 43.608751.446344 Hotel le Clocher de Rodez, 15 Place Jeanne d'Arc (Metro: Jeanne d’Arc), @[email protected]. 63€ (giu 2018). L'hotel è un edificio del XVIII secolo. Come uno degli hotel storici di Tolosa, l'edificio ha ospitato numerosi artisti e musicisti. 
• 43.61071.44715 Best Western Hotel Athénée Toulouse, 13Bis Rue Matabiau, ☎ 33 5 61 63 10 63, @[email protected]. 85€ (giù 2018). Hotel della catena affidabile standard. 
• 43.60671.4526 Hôtel Saint Claire, 29 place Nicolas Bachelier (vicino a Allee Jean Jaures vicino alla stazione ferroviaria), ☎ 33 5 34 40 58 88, @[email protected]. singole da 70 €, doppie da 85 €. Piccolo ed elegante hotel, situato in posizione centrale, con una miscela di design moderno e classico. 
• 43.60591.3997 Hotel Novotel Toulouse Purpan Aeroport, 23 Impasse de Maubec (A 3 km dall’aeroporto). 70€ (giu 2018). Dispone di camere Novotel standard decenti. Navetta per l’aeroporto. 
• 43.6088641.4464418 Hotel Le Clocher de Rodez, 14-15 Place Jeanne d'Arc (Metro: Jeanne d'Arc), ☎ 33 5 61 62 42 92. 58€ (giu 2018). 
• 43.5230461.4075719 Au petit cèdre, 1 Square du 11 Novembre 1918, Portet-sur-Garonne, ☎ 33 6 03 42 99 64. 75€ (giu 2018). un bed and breakfast vicino a Tolosa 
• 43.6044721.44946610 Hôtel Royal Wilson, 6 rue labeda (Metro: Capitole), ☎ 33 5 61 12 41 41, @[email protected]. 74€ (giu 2018). Hotel di fascino e carattere con il suo patio insolito. 27 camere silenziose, decorazione personalizzata. Garage privato e bici locale. 

High prices

• 43.6048841.442211 Hotel Le Grand Balcon, 8-10 rue Romiguières, ☎ 33 5 34 25 44 09, fax: 33 5 61 23 50 33, @[email protected]. Costruito nel XIX secolo, è stato riaperto nel 2008 con un elegante decoro degli anni '30 che commemora l'aviazione in città: St-Exupery è stato un ospite famoso. 
• 43.6051881.44692612 Hotel Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson, 15 Place President Wilson, ☎ 33 56110 7070, fax: 33 56121 9670. 94€ (giu 2018). 
• 43.602231.46051913 Residence Les Princes, 6 Rue des Princes (Metro: François-Verdier), ☎ 33 5 61 80 79 38. 90-115€ (giu 2018). Residenza "Toulousaine" di charme con due lussuosi appartamenti arredati vicino al Canal du Midi e al centro. 

• 43.6039281.44409314 Grand Hôtel de l'Opéra, 1 Place du Capitole (Metro: Capitole), ☎ 33 5 61 21 82 66. 139€ (giu 2018). 

Safety

Nessuna grave insicurezza per una grande città francese, basta evitare il distretto di Arnaud Bernard e soprattutto il distretto di Reynerie dopo il tramonto (Bellefontaine, mirail e izards/3 cuckolds sono da evitare). Pertanto, basta evitare luoghi bui e scarsamente illuminati vicino alla periferia.

Altrimenti, c'è un forte cameratismo a Tolosa a causa dei 120.000 studenti presenti, era consuetudine - un caso unico in Francia - che i bar nel centro della città fossero aperti fino alle 5 del mattino (senza coprifuoco), tuttavia da settembre 2011, con un decreto del sindaco e del comune, i bar di Tolosa sono aperti fino alle 2 del mattino, a seguito di diversi problemi con le bevande e ripetuti atti di inciviltà.

• 43.6024211.4538848 Consolato italiano, 19Bis Rue Riquet (Metro: François-Verdier), ☎ 33 5 34 66 89 90. 

How to keep in touch

Poste

Numerosi sono gli uffici postali (Bureau de Poste) sparsi per il centro città. L'orario di apertura non è uguale per tutti gli uffici, ma in genere sono aperti mattina e pomeriggio durante la settimana e solo la mattina il sabato.

Internet

Sparse per la città, soprattutto in centro, ci sono postazioni in cui il comune mette a disposizione una connessione Wi-Fi libera (luoghi).

Numerosi sono poi i bar, ristoranti, hotel e negozi che offrono ai propri clienti una connessione a internet, tra questi il centro commerciale Purpan.

Tenersi informati

Il principale canale TV locale è TV Sud. Il canale TLT della città è stato chiuso nel 2015.

Intramuros è un quotidiano locale gratuito che copre film, teatro, concerti e altri eventi locali.

L'edizione locale del quotidiano La Dépêche du Midi è disponibile in versione cartacea e online.

Around

Una facile gita di un giorno è ad Albi, casa d'infanzia di Toulouse-Lautrec. La sua casa dell'infanzia ospita ora una galleria della sua opera.

È una semplice gita di un giorno a Carcassonne, ma dovresti davvero pernottare nella sua fantastica cittadella, che ha ispirato direttamente il Castello di Disney.

Seguendo il fiume a valle o il suo canale parallelo, si passa per Montauban, Moissac is Agen fino a Bordeaux. Spostandosi a nord a Montauban si arriva alla pittoresca città di Puy l'Eveque sul fiume Lot.

C'è una linea ferroviaria panoramica da Tolosa attraverso i Pirenei fino a Barcellona. Dalla stazione principale di Tolosa prendere il treno locale via Vernet d'Ariège fino a Foix (75 minuti, ogni due ore.) Diversi treni continuano per altri 75 minuti fino a Andorre - L'Hospitalet (la stazione ferroviaria più vicina ad Andorra) is Latour-de-Carol / Enveitg al confine con la Spain (3 ore in tutto).

Latour è una particolarità geopolitica, in quanto si trova in Francia tra due tratti di Spagna: l'exclave spagnola di Llivia è appena a nord. Ed è una stazione con tre diversi scartamenti ferroviari: standard europeo (SNCF), standard spagnolo (Renfe) e scartamento metrico del trenino giallo. I treni spagnoli vanno a sud verso Barcellona Sants 5 volte al giorno, 3 ore. (Sono classificati come treni suburbani quindi non sono sugli orari principali. Cerca su Renfe Cercanias per Barcellona, e usa il nome spagnolo La Tor de Querol.) Il trenino giallo ("Train Jaune" o Treno della Cerdagne) è un treno turistico che si arrampica sulle montagne salendo da Villeneuve (con collegamenti diretti a Perpignan) ma è minacciata di chiusura e potrebbe non essere operativa in futuro.

• 43.633331.259 Forêt de Bouconne. Una foresta ad una ventina di chilometri a ovest di Tolosa.  

Useful information

• 43.6044811.44483210 Ufficio informazioni di Tolosa, Donjon du Capitole, piazza Charles de Gaulle (Dietro il Capitole), ☎ 33 892 18 01 80. Mar-Dom 09:30-18:00, Dom, Lun 10:00-18:00. Centro informazioni turistiche con informazioni su attività commerciali, alloggi, eventi e attività locali. 

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