Travelers – Are you ready for new adventures? Today we will get to know the interesting and charming city of Toulouse.
Occitanie, a picturesque region of France situated between the Pyrenees and Provence, is still little known. It is a perfect place for lovers of culture and history, and it also delights with beautiful landscapes. The capital of Occitan is charming Toulouse. Toulouse is the largest transport hub in southwestern France. important railway lines and highways to Bordeaux, Narbonne, road connections with Spain and Andorra began. There is a metro, an airport and a river port (connected with the Mediterranean Sea by the Southern Canal).
Toulouse is called “The Pink City” (La Ville Rose) because of the pink brick that was used in the construction of many buildings. The city is also an academic name, as well as the headquarters of the Airbus corporation. Toulouse is also home to many stunning churches, galleries and museums, but there is also great cuisine available.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (St. Etienne) It is located exactly on the opposite side of the Capitol, but getting there is pure pleasure. In my opinion, it is in this part of the city that you will find the most beautiful and “pink” streets, squares and alleys.
Toulouse is famous for its food, and for good reason. The city is home to some of the best restaurants in the country, as well as plenty of traditional markets selling local produce. Whether you’re looking for a fine dining experience or a casual meal, Toulouse has something to offer for everyone.
Toulouse Sausage & Cannellini Bean Stew
Food in Toulouse is rather simple and is based on one-pot, quick-to-prepare dishes based on fresh vegetables and excellent quality meat. Local specialties you must try include duck. Served in any form in most restaurants, it is the pride of the region’s inhabitants: foie gras or confit (baked whole) – it will surely delight the stomach of every gourmet.
Historic places and attractions:
- Basilique Saint-Sernin – a medieval basilica – a masterpiece of Romanesque art, with an admixture of several other architectural styles. It delights with its interior.
- Place du Capitole – a square in the middle of which the town hall was built, which is the heart of the municipal administration of Toulouse.
- Fondation Bemberg – a private museum that presents a permanent collection of paintings and art objects from the Renaissance and the modern French school.
- Couvent des Jacobins – a Dominican monastery from 1229, which is a unique example of the southern Gothic style.
- Musee des Augustins – a museum that cannot be missed when visiting the city. This art museum is an impressive collection of sculptures and paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The building housing the museum dates back to the 14th century.
- Theater du Capitole – an 18th-century theater building with a stunning interior.
- Church of Les Jacobins – a 13th-century church with a monumental volume, containing the relics of Saint. Thomas Aquinas.
From Toulouse it is a two-hour flight to the Pyrenees.
It’s amazing to take a walk around this beautiful, wonderful city. There’s so much to explore here. When we get hungry, let’s take our taste buds on a journey.
