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TOULOUSE
Why Toulouse?
Toulouse is actually known to locals as The Pink City (La Ville Rose) due to the type of pink stone used to construct many of its buildings. If you’re trying to avoid tourists, then Toulouse is the place to be as the proportion of tourists in Toulouse is less than Paris or Nice. Come visit this beautiful city, all too often overlooked but 100% worth a visit!
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"If you're unsure where to go out then ask people! My work colleagues gave me lots of useful tips, as did students currently living there.”
Lottie
Language assistant
Le Capitole
This historic municipal building dominates the city. Inside you'll find everything from markets, entertainment, to restaurants. There's even an opera house: Théâtre du Capitole! Go early in the morning to get the red of the sunrise on the brick buildings.
Jardins Japonais
A calming oasis away from the city. Explore the well-manicured Japanese gardens or sit and read a book to soak in the tranquility. If you visit be sure to check out Canal Du Midi which is very close.
Marché Hugo Victor
If you love cooking or just good food, this is the spot to be. From fresh bread to foie gras and an even better cheese selection, you'll be in a food coma by the end of it. We recommend going in the morning so you can sample the most fresh produce. There's also a good selection of wine bars & restaurants upstairs.
Basilica of Saint-Sernin
This is the largest Romanesque church in France and a significant symbol of Toulouse. Sculpted from gold-plated wood and marble, it's pretty magnificent. Plus, it's free to enter!
The Best of Toulouse
Destinations > France > Toulouse Our Top Restaurants in Toulouse …
Accommodation
"I lived on Rue Agathoise in the Matabiau area. I rented through an agency called Chez Nestor. You can determine exactly how long you stay there and you only pay the exact number of days you are there, they provide everything you need to live (cooking utensils, duvet and pillows, hoover etc.), very modern and clean, you don't have to find someone to take over your room after you like most rental contracts. It was €650 per month (higher than average for Toulouse)."
"Good areas to live near the centre: Les Chalets, Matabiau, Compans, Carmes, Saint Étienne.
Areas to avoid: Rue de Bayard, Bonnefoy, Belfort, Pont Jumeaux, Mirail (near Jean Jaurès University), around Arènes."
Areas to avoid: Rue de Bayard, Bonnefoy, Belfort, Pont Jumeaux, Mirail (near Jean Jaurès University), around Arènes."
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Transport
There are two metro lines, as well as two tram lines. You can use a combination of the tram and the metro to get from Toulouse Blagnac airport into the centre very easily. A single ticket costs €1,70. A ticket for 10 trips is €13,70. You can also get a monthly pass (carte pastel) for unlimited travel – useful if you need to commute to work or to get to uni. One ticket can be used for a journey including three changes in the same direction. It can be used for the tram, metro and the bus. Albi, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Bordeaux, the Pyrenees, Béziers: all easily accessible by train or bus.
There are also “Boris Bikes” or Vélo Toulouse bikes. There are bike stations all around the city and lots of people use them. 30 mins on the bike is free.
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