Toulouse

France

Safety rating
8.3/10
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October for warm, pleasant weather.
Population
1.0M

Overview

Known as 'La Ville Rose' for its terracotta brick buildings, Toulouse is a warm, youthful southern city and Europe's aerospace capital. A grand basilica, the Garonne riverbanks, and a lively student scene give it relaxed Occitan flair.

Top attractions

See the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Capitole, and the Cité de l'Espace.

Getting around

A metro, trams, buses, and a walkable pink-brick center make getting around easy.

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