{"id":116687,"date":"2024-10-07T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colivys.com\/?p=116687"},"modified":"2024-11-19T22:02:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T21:02:52","slug":"visiting-toulouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/blog\/visiting-toulouse\/","title":{"rendered":"How to experience Toulouse like never before in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"116687\" class=\"elementor elementor-116687 elementor-116648\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d50e2f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d50e2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1699d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1699d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to Toulouse, the Pink City (Ville Rose)!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;ve decided to settle here or are just visiting for a few days, this magnificent city in the southwest of France has so much to offer. Often overlooked, <\/span><b>Toulouse <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a true gem of culture, history, and warmth. Nicknamed the &#8220;<\/span><b>Ville Rose (Pink City)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; because of its terracotta brick buildings that light up its streets, once you set foot here, you won&#8217;t want to leave. It&#8217;s especially popular with students and young professionals because it\u2019s full of must-see spots to explore.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will be your guide! We\u2019ll dive deep into the essence of Toulouse so you can discover:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its <\/span><b>iconic historical monuments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like the majestic Basilica of Saint-Sernin and the grand Capitole, which showcase its rich heritage,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its <\/span><b>many parks and gardens <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where you can relax and soak up the sun,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suitable for all ages, from interactive museums to strolls along the Canal du Midi,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/blog\/where-to-live-toulouse\/\"><b>Practical tips to help you settle in<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, get around, and fully enjoy your new life in this beautiful pink city.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re wandering through lively neighborhoods, discovering art exhibitions, or simply savoring a meal at a typical Toulousain restaurant, count on us to guide you through every step of your Toulouse adventure. Let&#8217;s embark on a unique experience in the heart of the Pink City!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e55b37d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e55b37d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/toulouse.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-116664\" alt=\"Toulouse photo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/toulouse.webp 1000w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/toulouse-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/toulouse-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/toulouse-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f211b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f211b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Must-See monuments and museums<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1f06e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1f06e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toulouse, like any great city, is endowed with a rich heritage. From historic monuments to iconic museums and architectural marvels, these are the must-see stops for anyone visiting the Pink City!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bd9624 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bd9624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Capitole<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e99ad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6e99ad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/capitole.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-116676\" alt=\"Capitole\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/capitole.webp 1000w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/capitole-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/capitole-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/capitole-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The Capitole<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288152c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"288152c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would Toulouse be without its <\/span><b>Capitole <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and its<\/span><b> Place du Capitole<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This \u2728 iconic \u2728 Toulousain monument is impossible to miss. Recognizable by its<\/span><b> pink ochre color<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>marble details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>fa\u00e7ade adorned with sculptures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this <\/span><b>majestic building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stretches nearly 126 meters in length and is located in the heart of the city. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was constructed as early as 1190 and originally served as the town council&#8217;s headquarters. Today, it houses the <\/span><b>city hall, the th\u00e9\u00e2tre of Toulouse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and some itinerant shops. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Capitole is situated on a <\/span><b>vast pedestrianized square of 12,000 square meters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">massive, right?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s the city&#8217;s beating heart. Without it, Toulouse wouldn&#8217;t be the same. It\u2019s here that various cultural events are held, as well as the market, where you can enjoy Toulouse&#8217;s gastronomy with the many restaurants located nearby. But that\u2019s a story for another time \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7447ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7447ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Basilica of Saint-Sernin<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d16474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d16474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-116679 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/basilique-saint-sernin-191x300.webp\" alt=\"La basilique Saint Sernin \u00e0 Toulouse\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/basilique-saint-sernin-191x300.webp 191w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/basilique-saint-sernin.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/> A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, the <\/span><b>Basilica of Saint-Sernin <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is <\/span><b>one of the largest churches <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of its kind in Europe. Just a stone&#8217;s throw from the Capitole, it\u2019s a must-see stop on the pilgrimage route of Saint James. Built starting in the 11th century, it captivates with its architecture, both inside and out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed as a <\/span><b>UNESCO World Heritage site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, its fa\u00e7ade reflects the traditional Toulousain style, made of stone. The basilica has <\/span><b>5 vaulted naves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and an impressive scale. It also holds <\/span><b>over 200 relics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including remains of several apostles\u2014f<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ascinating \ud83d\ude31<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 and fragments of the <\/span><b>Holy Crown<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For those less religious among us, that\u2019s the crown of thorns that Jesus Christ wore before his crucifixion.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e46e1ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e46e1ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Couvent des Jacobins<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ab7770 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ab7770\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another iconic monument near the Capitole is the <\/span><b>Couvent des Jacobins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This gem from the medieval period, with its southern Gothic style, includes a <\/span><b>cloister<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><b>former refectory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>2 chapels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its church is even considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. A serene space where you can reflect, take a break from the world, and admire the architecture: its <\/span><b>28-meter-high &#8220;palm tree&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supporting several vaults in the church, its sublime 20th-century stained glass windows, and <\/span><b>the relics of Saint Thomas Aquinas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Entry to the <\/span><b>church <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is <\/span><b>free<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you wish to visit the cloister, the former refectory, and other parts of the site, it\u2019ll only cost you a small fee of \u20ac4.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b0d35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61b0d35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Bemberg Foundation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f880ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f880ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-116671 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hotel-assezat-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Hotel Assezat\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hotel-assezat-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hotel-assezat-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hotel-assezat-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hotel-assezat.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nLocated in the heart of the <\/span><b>H\u00f4tel d\u2019Ass\u00e9zat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a beautiful <\/span><b>Renaissance-era building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dating back to the 16th century, is the <\/span><b>Bemberg Foundation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The H\u00f4tel d\u2019Ass\u00e9zat once belonged to a former Toulousain merchant, Pierre II d\u2019Ass\u00e9zat, who made his fortune with the pastel plant in the 1550s. Named after the Argentine collector Georges Bemberg, who purchased the site in the early 1990s, it houses <\/span><b>a collection of over 1,000 artworks of all kinds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A collection he couldn\u2019t pass on due to a lack of heirs, so he decided to store more than 1,000 works of art acquired over the years. Paintings, sculptures, and various objects are displayed across the foundation\u2019s two floors. <\/span><b>12 rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showcase Mr. Bemberg&#8217;s different acquisitions, dating from the 15th to the 20th century.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c2c88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c2c88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Aeroscopia Museum<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d5f1cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d5f1cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For our final must-see, we move away from the center of Toulouse to Blagnac. If the name of this town just 20 minutes from the Pink City rings a bell, it\u2019s likely because of its airport and aeronautical history. That\u2019s exactly what brings us here. Opened in January 2015, the<\/span><b> Aeroscopia Museum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> traces the entire aeronautical history of the Toulouse region. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbus A300B, Concorde, Caravelle\u2014<\/span><b>more than 40 aircrafts <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(or \u201caeronefs\u201d for enthusiasts) are on display for visitors, who can even board some of them. Cool, right? With its <\/span><b>7,000 square meters of space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, themed visits, activities, and workshops, you won\u2019t get bored. We promise. If you\u2019re passionate about aviation, know that the Airbus factories are nearby. It\u2019s a great way to appreciate your time there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would take too long to cover all the monuments and museums to see in Toulouse. We&#8217;ve shared our favorites, but we couldn\u2019t forget to mention <\/span><b>Saint-Etienne Cathedral<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>the Mus\u00e9e des Augustins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>the Mus\u00e9e Saint-Raymond<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb5d29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cb5d29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The most beautiful green spaces and relaxation spots in Toulouse<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d1d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1d1d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toulouse isn\u2019t just famous for its airplanes; it\u2019s also known for its gardens. And not just any gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b831466 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b831466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Pierre-Baudis Japanese garden<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f5a566 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f5a566\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-116669 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jardins-japonais-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Jardins japonais\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jardins-japonais-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jardins-japonais-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jardins-japonais-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jardins-japonais.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>This is undoubtedly one of the most famous green spaces in Toulouse. Located in the <\/span><b>Compans-Caffarelli neighborhood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, north of the city center, it\u2019s a true <\/span><b>haven of peace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With its distinctive red bridge, dry garden with rocks and gravel, it\u2019s inspired by the ancient gardens of Kyoto, <\/span><b>Japan <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(an easy guess, right?). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inaugurated in 1981, its 7,000 square meters are composed of multiple areas, including a lake with Crane Island and Turtle Island. Classified as a &#8220;remarkable garden,&#8221; it\u2019s a<\/span><b> favorite spot for Toulousains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who come here to stroll, meditate, and simply relax after classes, work, or during their breaks. It\u2019s especially lovely when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. A guaranteed escape.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4083f1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4083f1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The banks of the Garonne rive<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0449c2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0449c2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-116677 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/berges-garonne-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Les berges de la Garonne\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/berges-garonne-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/berges-garonne-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/berges-garonne-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/berges-garonne.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Toulouse is filled with <\/span><b>small green spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Among <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daurade\u2019s Gardens, Raymond VI\u2019s garden, Plants Garden or the Maourine Parc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there\u2019s one that might not come to mind right away: the <\/span><b>banks of the Garonne river<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed into restful spaces, greenery is the key feature here. Unfortunately, swimming is prohibited, but to make up for it, you\u2019ll find plenty of lawns perfect for <\/span><b>picnicking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>relaxing <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a good book, or simply <\/span><b>enjoying a walk <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>morning jog<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What\u2019s great about the banks of the Garonne is the numerous bike paths. Cycling through this green oasis is pretty amazing, especially with the breathtaking panorama and the stunning view of the <\/span><b>Dome of La Grave<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0520d68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0520d68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Toulouse for students<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-840b230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"840b230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these green spaces make Toulouse a tempting place to settle down, right? It\u2019s one of the reasons students choose it as their new home, but it\u2019s not the only one.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac332e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac332e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Its university offerings<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6c049d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6c049d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-116661 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/universite-toulouse-191x300.webp\" alt=\"Universit\u00e9 de Toulouse Capitole\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/universite-toulouse-191x300.webp 191w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/universite-toulouse.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/>If Toulouse attracts <\/span><b>over 12,000 students,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it\u2019s primarily for its educational opportunities. The city boasts more than <\/span><b>20 higher education institutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offering programs in fields like law, economics, and management at the University of Toulouse 1 Capitole, or science, health, and engineering at the University of Toulouse III. But what truly sets Toulouse apart from other cities in the region is its excellence in a particular field: <\/span><b>aerospace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>aeronautics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As the capital of this industry, Toulouse is home to <\/span><b>ISAE-SUPAERO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toulouse also benefits from a research center in this domain, which is a significant advantage and adds value compared to other cities in France. In this context, several <\/span><b>professional forums<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are organized by schools and universities, allowing students and companies to network, and more importantly, to secure that sought-after internship, apprenticeship, or first job. The University of Toulouse hosts such events, as do many schools throughout the city.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8522e3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8522e3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Its study spaces<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09da829 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09da829\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple spaces are also available for students to study or work on their assignments. Libraries and coworking spaces are scattered throughout Toulouse, such as the beautiful <\/span><b>Biblioth\u00e8que d&#8217;\u00c9tude et du Patrimoine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This Art Deco-style building offers <\/span><b>over 9,000 square meters of research space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, housing <\/span><b>around 35,000 books and 5,000 documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An architectural marvel, it provides students with the chance to work in a truly stunning environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer spaces where students and professionals mix, Toulouse has plenty of coworking options. We even wrote an article featuring <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/blog\/coworking-toulouse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our top 5 favorite coworking spaces in Toulouse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Many of these spaces offer student-friendly rates, like<\/span><b> \u00d4 Local<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If the ambiance of libraries and coworking spaces still isn\u2019t for you, you can also study from a caf\u00e9. There are many caf\u00e9s in the city that allow people to work there for a few hours or even a full day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among them is <\/span><b>Eurekaf\u00e9<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is perfect for those who don\u2019t enjoy traditional coworking spaces. Located in the city center, near the <\/span><b>Jean-Jaur\u00e8s metro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this caf\u00e9 feels like home, but better. You\u2019ll find a kitchen area to prepare your coffee and toast, board games, books, and comics, as well as various workshops and discussions organized throughout the year. For students, it only costs \u20ac30 for 10 hours, which is just \u20ac3 per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a287c25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a287c25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Its quality of life<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eae2d28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eae2d28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toulouse is located in Occitanie, one of the sunniest regions in France. This is a key and decisive factor because, as we all know, it\u2019s easier to live under the sun than in the rain. Ranked as the <\/span><b>3rd best student city in France<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s also one of the most affordable. If you\u2019re a student, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll love these neighborhoods:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compans-Caffarelli:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Located northwest of the Toulouse city center, this neighborhood is home to the <\/span><b>Pierre-Baudis Garden<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mentioned earlier. Right next door, you\u2019ll find the <\/span><b>University of Toulouse Capitole<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the <\/span><b>Toulouse School of Economics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (TSE), one of the most prestigious economics schools, is located. The area is well-connected with metro line B, several bus lines, and the bus station. Perfect for getting around in and out of Toulouse. As for housing, prices remain reasonable, ranging from \u20ac500 for a one-bedroom apartment to \u20ac1,200 for a four-bedroom apartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saint-Michel: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located south of the Toulouse city center, Saint-Michel is the trendy neighborhood. Here, you\u2019ll find everything you need: <\/span><b>bakeries <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for your bread and croissants,<\/span><b> small grocery stores<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your shopping, and plenty of <\/span><b>bars and bistros<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for going out! The neighborhood has many typical Toulousain houses, giving it a small village vibe. It\u2019s also well-connected by transport and metro line B. If you want to live here, prices are a bit higher, ranging from \u20ac590 for a furnished studio with a balcony to \u20ac1,600 for a four-bedroom apartment, perfect for accommodation sharing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Les Minimes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lastly, this neighborhood is located north of the Toulouse city center. Les Minimes has everything students could want. The neighborhood also has <\/span><b>several small houses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a residential area with a great living environment. Thanks to metro line B (it\u2019s everywhere), reaching the Capitole only takes about 15 minutes. Rent prices are also more affordable, from \u20ac540 for a room in a shared apartment to \u20ac955 for a three-bedroom apartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toulouse is known for its numerous bars with very affordable prices, which have become must-visit spots in student life over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85e0745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85e0745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discover our available rooms in Toulouse<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a333e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"a333e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"rooms-row\"><div id=\"chambre-17638\" class=\"chambre-item appart-140ADM8TOU\" href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/c\/roommate-toulouse\/140adm8tou-chambre-2-en\/\" data-rent=\"500\">\n    <div class=\"chambre-img\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Colivys-Toulouse-140ADM8TOU-Chambre2-01-387x288.jpg\" class=\"attachment-chambre_srp_thumb size-chambre_srp_thumb wp-post-image\" alt=\"|\">    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"chambre-info\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"chambre-title\">Toulouse - Minimes<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"chambre-subtitle\">Room 2<\/span>\n        <div class=\"add-to-favorites\">\n                <a class=\"simplefavorite-button\" data-postid=\"17638\" data-siteid=\"1\" data-groupid=\"1\" data-favoritecount=\"5\" style=\"\"><i class=\"sf-icon-love\"><\/i><\/a>\t\t<\/div>           \n\n        <ul class=\"chambre-features\">\n            <li><span class=\"value\">13m\u00b2<\/span>room<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"value\">65m\u00b2<\/span>flat<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"value\">3<\/span>rooms<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"feature-icon feature-lit_double\"><\/span>double bed<\/li><li><span class=\"feature-icon feature-internet\"><\/span>wifi<\/li>        <\/ul>\n\n        <div class=\"chambre-dispo\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/c\/roommate-toulouse\/140adm8tou-chambre-2-en\/\" class=\"button available-now\" onclick=\"event_select_item()\">Available immediately<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"chambre-loyer\">\n                        <span class=\"montant-loyer\">500 \u20ac<\/span> \/ month        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"chambre-17726\" class=\"chambre-item appart-140ADM8TOU\" href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/c\/roommate-toulouse\/140adm8tou-chambre-3-en\/\" data-rent=\"540\">\n    <div class=\"chambre-img\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Colivys-Toulouse-140ADM8TOU-Chambre3-01-387x288.jpg\" class=\"attachment-chambre_srp_thumb size-chambre_srp_thumb wp-post-image\" alt=\"|\">    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"chambre-info\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"chambre-title\">Toulouse - Minimes<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"chambre-subtitle\">Room 3<\/span>\n        <div class=\"add-to-favorites\">\n                <a class=\"simplefavorite-button\" data-postid=\"17726\" data-siteid=\"1\" data-groupid=\"1\" data-favoritecount=\"5\" style=\"\"><i class=\"sf-icon-love\"><\/i><\/a>\t\t<\/div>           \n\n        <ul class=\"chambre-features\">\n            <li><span class=\"value\">12m\u00b2<\/span>room<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"value\">65m\u00b2<\/span>flat<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"value\">3<\/span>rooms<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"feature-icon feature-lit_double\"><\/span>double bed<\/li><li><span class=\"feature-icon feature-internet\"><\/span>wifi<\/li>        <\/ul>\n\n        <div class=\"chambre-dispo\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/c\/roommate-toulouse\/140adm8tou-chambre-3-en\/\" class=\"button \" onclick=\"event_select_item()\">Available from <strong>04\/05\/2026<\/strong><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"chambre-loyer\">\n                        <span class=\"montant-loyer\">540 \u20ac<\/span> \/ month        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"chambre-22425\" class=\"chambre-item appart-8RLAF3TOU\" href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/c\/roommate-toulouse\/8rlaf3tou-chambre-3-en\/\" data-rent=\"550\">\n    <div class=\"chambre-img\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Colivys-Toulouse-8RLAF3TOU-Chambre3-01-387x288.jpg\" class=\"attachment-chambre_srp_thumb size-chambre_srp_thumb wp-post-image\" alt=\"|\">    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"chambre-info\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"chambre-title\">Toulouse - Lafon<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"chambre-subtitle\">Room 3<\/span>\n        <div class=\"add-to-favorites\">\n                <a class=\"simplefavorite-button\" data-postid=\"22425\" data-siteid=\"1\" data-groupid=\"1\" data-favoritecount=\"6\" style=\"\"><i class=\"sf-icon-love\"><\/i><\/a>\t\t<\/div>           \n\n        <ul class=\"chambre-features\">\n            <li><span class=\"value\">14m\u00b2<\/span>room<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"value\">82m\u00b2<\/span>flat<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"value\">4<\/span>rooms<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"feature-icon feature-lit_double\"><\/span>double bed<\/li><li><span class=\"feature-icon feature-internet\"><\/span>wifi<\/li>        <\/ul>\n\n        <div class=\"chambre-dispo\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/c\/roommate-toulouse\/8rlaf3tou-chambre-3-en\/\" class=\"button \" onclick=\"event_select_item()\">Available from <strong>05\/06\/2026<\/strong><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"chambre-loyer\">\n                        <span class=\"montant-loyer\">550 \u20ac<\/span> \/ month        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"chambre-22331\" class=\"chambre-item appart-8RLAF3TOU\" href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/c\/roommate-toulouse\/8rlaf3tou-chambre-4-en\/\" data-rent=\"570\">\n    <div class=\"chambre-img\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Colivys-Toulouse-8RLAF3TOU-Chambre4-01-387x288.jpg\" class=\"attachment-chambre_srp_thumb size-chambre_srp_thumb wp-post-image\" alt=\"|\">    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"chambre-info\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"chambre-title\">Toulouse - Lafon<\/h3>\n        <span class=\"chambre-subtitle\">Room 4<\/span>\n        <div class=\"add-to-favorites\">\n                <a class=\"simplefavorite-button\" data-postid=\"22331\" data-siteid=\"1\" data-groupid=\"1\" data-favoritecount=\"3\" style=\"\"><i class=\"sf-icon-love\"><\/i><\/a>\t\t<\/div>           \n\n        <ul class=\"chambre-features\">\n            <li><span class=\"value\">14m\u00b2<\/span>room<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"value\">82m\u00b2<\/span>flat<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"value\">4<\/span>rooms<\/li>\n            <li><span class=\"feature-icon feature-lit_double\"><\/span>double bed<\/li><li><span class=\"feature-icon feature-internet\"><\/span>wifi<\/li>        <\/ul>\n\n        <div class=\"chambre-dispo\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/en\/c\/roommate-toulouse\/8rlaf3tou-chambre-4-en\/\" class=\"button \" onclick=\"event_select_item()\">Available from <strong>30\/06\/2026<\/strong><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"chambre-loyer\">\n                        <span class=\"montant-loyer\">570 \u20ac<\/span> \/ month        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad99b9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad99b9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cultural events<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-155bb22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"155bb22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/observatoire-jolimont.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-116668\" alt=\"Observatoire jolimont\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/observatoire-jolimont.webp 1000w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/observatoire-jolimont-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/observatoire-jolimont-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/observatoire-jolimont-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Observatoire de Jolimont<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14b442a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14b442a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located just 1.5 hours from the Pyrenees and 2 hours from the Mediterranean Sea, Toulouse offers easy access for weekend getaways or day trips. But if you&#8217;re not in the mood for travel or simply can\u2019t afford it, Toulouse is rich in events. Beyond its museums, exhibitions, and must-see monuments we&#8217;ve already mentioned, there are also various events, both temporary and permanent, organized in the city such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Rose Festival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Organized by Toulouse\u2019s most famous duo, Big Flo and Oli, this festival has been taking place annually since 2022. As ambassadors of the Pink City, they wanted to liven up Toulouse <\/span><b>between the end of August and early September<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Icons of French rap and music, and rising stars of the Toulouse scene, gather <\/span><b>for 4 days of concerts in the heart of the city<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>La Nuit des \u00c9tudiants du Monde (World Students\u2019 Night):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Originally launched in Lyon in the early 2000s, this event is now held in over 26 cities across France, including Toulouse. As the name suggests, this night is designed to help international students <\/span><b>integrate into their new environment and connect with local students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Observatory visits: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to the <\/span><b>Jolimont Observatory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, east of the city center, for an unforgettable night. Every Friday evening at 9:30 PM, the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d&#8217;Astronomie Populaire opens this beautiful building for stargazing. It\u2019s <\/span><b>free <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><b> open to everyone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though it\u2019s a good idea to reserve a spot to ensure you get in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Historical walks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Organized by local Toulouse collectives, these walks let you discover the city like never before. From mystery-solving circuits to following in the footsteps of Claude Nougaro or exploring Toulouse at night, <\/span><b>several types of guided tours are available<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What makes them special is that they are led by passionate guides who show you the city from a different perspective. Another nice touch is that these guided tours are offered in French, English, and Spanish.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus tip: <\/span><b>Museums are free on the first Sunday of the month!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s a great way to save some money, even though they always offer student discounts, as do certain cinemas and other leisure venues (swimming pools, restaurants, bars, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46f53be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46f53be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gastronomy and shopping<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b01e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71b01e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-116673 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cassoulet-300x287.webp\" alt=\"Cassoulet\" width=\"300\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cassoulet-300x287.webp 300w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cassoulet-768x734.webp 768w, https:\/\/colivys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cassoulet.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>While Toulouse is renowned for its aerospace achievements, it\u2019s even more famous for its gastronomy. In the Occitanie region, good food reigns supreme, and Toulouse is no exception. Among the culinary specialties you absolutely must try, there\u2019s the iconic <\/span><b>cassoulet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Made with slow-cooked white beans, <\/span><b>duck<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Toulouse sausage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there\u2019s nothing more emblematic than this dish\u2014except perhaps <\/span><b>foie gras<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Toulouse also has some delicious sweet secrets, like <\/span><b>F\u00e9n\u00e9tra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a fragrant cake made with almonds, apricots, and lemon, and the <\/span><b>Toulouse violet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which comes in many forms, from candy to mustard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to taste these specialties, you need to know where to go. We recommend:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Victor Hugo market:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The oldest covered market in France, it\u2019s the place to go if you&#8217;re looking for great gastronomy. Nestled on the right bank of Toulouse since 1896, just a few minutes from the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, this market has over <\/span><b>70 vendors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Butchers, greengrocers, cheesemongers, caterers, and restaurants all work together to offer the best of Toulouse\u2019s local products. As the oldest French market, it\u2019s also the largest covered market in Toulouse. It\u2019s a favorite spot for locals, tourists, and especially chefs. The building was completely rebuilt a few years ago, replacing the iron structures with more modern architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Michel Sarran restaurant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you want to treat yourself to a <\/span><b>gastronomic <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experience with family or friends, head to Michel Sarran\u2019s restaurant. Named after its creator and chef, if you\u2019re a fan of cooking shows, you\u2019ll likely recognize him. <\/span><b>Michelin-starred<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the restaurant offers a cuisine based on local ingredients with influences from the Southwest and the Mediterranean, spiced up with flavors from North Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. High-end, the restaurant\u2019s menus range from \u20ac75 to \u20ac175.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What better way to start or end a day than with a <\/span><b>good shopping session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Head to one of the city\u2019s main shopping streets, close to the Capitole, on <\/span><b>rue d\u2019Alsace Lorraine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Stretching <\/span><b>one kilometer long<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is the place to shop. Fnac, Primark, Galeries Lafayette\u2014major brands line the street. Continue through the surrounding alleys: rue de la Pomme, rue du Fourbastard, and rue des Arts. Here is where the Toulouse shopping experience continues, with most of the city\u2019s boutiques.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-005a766 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"005a766\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical tips for visiting Toulouse<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-254b5ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"254b5ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toulouse is a pleasant city to visit year-round. Its<\/span><b> climate is mild<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but since it\u2019s inland, it can get quite hot. That\u2019s why we recommend planning your trip in the <\/span><b>spring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, between April and June, or in the fall, between September and October. Not only is the weather more pleasant, but these are also ideal times for bike rides without too many tourists. Toulouse has a <\/span><b>bike-sharing system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> called V\u00e9l\u00f4Toulouse. If cycling isn\u2019t your thing, the city\u2019s public transport network is excellent and serves all corners of the city. You can also explore it on foot or mix and match these different modes of transport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city also offers combined &#8220;<\/span><b>Tourisme Toulouse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; passes. These give you free access to museums and public transport for 24, 48, or 72 hours. It\u2019s perfect if you\u2019re only staying for a few days or if you have family and friends visiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all these tips and tricks, you\u2019re now equipped to explore Toulouse in the best possible way. Whether you\u2019re thinking about moving here or just spending a few days, Toulouse has everything to offer. 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