Visiting Toulouse: discover the landmarks of the Pink City
Plan your visits in Toulouse and step into the heart of the Pink City, its history, its heritage and its landmarks. The capital of south-west France rewards those who like to walk, and those drawn to art, architecture and culture. Set between the Garonne and the Canal du Midi, the city offers a rich and lively experience.
In a single day you can take in the historic centre: the famous Place du Capitole, the majestic Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Jacobins convent and other thirteenth-century buildings that tell the story of Toulouse.
Make time for the museums too — the Muséum, the Musée des Augustins or the Halle de la Machine. The Saint-Cyprien district, with its Raymond VI garden, rounds off this immersion in the city’s heritage.
For something different, choose a private guide or a tourist pass covering transport, an activity, entry to the historic sites and suggested routes from your hotel.
📖 Interactive map of Toulouse’s must-see sights
List of Toulouse’s must-see sights
Basilique Saint-Sernin
The emblematic Romanesque church of Toulouse, dating from the eleventh century.
Place Saint-Sernin – Toulouse
Discover Basilique Saint-SerninCanal du Midi
Bicycle hire for a ride along the Canal du Midi.
Avenue de l’URSS – Toulouse
Discover Canal du MidiCathédrale Saint-Étienne
A cathedral blending Romanesque and Gothic styles, seat of the archbishopric.
Impasse de la Préfecture – Toulouse
Discover Cathédrale Saint-ÉtienneCité de l’Espace
A science park devoted to space and the planets.
Av. Jean Gonord – Toulouse
Discover Cité de l’EspaceCoulée Verte du Touch
A 9.5 km urban greenway, ideal for walkers and runners.
75 Chem. des Capelles – Toulouse
Discover Coulée Verte du TouchCouvent des Jacobins
A masterpiece of southern Gothic architecture, with a peaceful cloister.
Rue Pargaminières – Toulouse
Discover Couvent des JacobinsFondation Bemberg
A fine Renaissance mansion housing a museum.
Place d’Assézat – Toulouse
Discover Fondation BembergHalle de la Machine
An exhibition of giant performance machines.
Aérodrome de Montaudran – Toulouse
Discover Halle de la MachineJardin Japonais
A Japanese garden within the Compans-Caffarelli park.
Jardin Compans Caffarelli – Toulouse
Discover Jardin JaponaisJardin des Plantes
A large wooded park with aviaries and a natural history museum.
56 rue Alfred Duméril – Toulouse
Discover Jardin des PlantesJardins du Barry
An eight-hectare park amid protected natural surroundings.
1 Rue Ernest Dufer – Toulouse
Discover Jardins du BarryLa Halle aux Grains
A concert hall for symphonic music and cultural performances.
Place Dominique Martin Dupuy – Toulouse
Discover La Halle aux GrainsLa Maison de la Violette
A barge museum and shop devoted to the violet, the flower of Toulouse.
Boulevard de Bonrepos – Toulouse
Discover La Maison de la VioletteL’Envol des Pionniers
A museum tracing the history of the Aéropostale airmail service and its pioneers.
Rue Jacqueline Auriol – Toulouse
Discover L’Envol des PionniersLes Abattoirs
A museum of modern and contemporary art.
Allées Charles de Fitte – Toulouse
Discover Les AbattoirsLet’s Visit Airbus
A guided tour of the Airbus factories in Blagnac.
All. André Turcat – Blagnac
Discover Let’s Visit AirbusMarché des Carmes
A friendly market with a wide range of stalls.
Place des Carmes – Toulouse
Discover Marché des CarmesMarché Victor Hugo
A large covered market known for its fresh produce.
Rue Rivals – Toulouse
Discover Marché Victor HugoMusée Aeroscopia
An aviation museum where you can walk through Concorde and Airbus aircraft.
Voie Lactée – Blagnac
Discover Musée AeroscopiaMusée des Augustins
A fine arts museum housed in a former Gothic convent.
Rue Antonin Mercié – Toulouse
Discover Musée des AugustinsMuséum Histoire Naturelle
An interactive natural history museum: biodiversity, fossils and animals.
Allées Jules Guesde – Toulouse
Discover Muséum Histoire NaturelleMusée Georges Labit
Asian and Egyptian collections in a Moorish villa.
Rue du Japon – Toulouse
Discover Musée Georges LabitMusée Saint-Raymond
An archaeological museum with Roman sculpture and ancient art.
Place Saint-Sernin – Toulouse
Discover Musée Saint-RaymondNailloux Outlet Village
A designer outlet village 25 minutes from Toulouse.
Nailloux
Discover Nailloux Outlet VillageParc du Confluent
A nature reserve south of Toulouse, perfect for walking.
Portet-sur-Garonne
Discover Parc du ConfluentPlace du Capitole
The city’s emblematic central square, lined with cafés and shops.
Place du Capitole – Toulouse
Discover Place du CapitolePlace Saint-Pierre
A lively square on the banks of the Garonne, known for its nightlife.
Place Saint-Pierre – Toulouse
Discover Place Saint-PierrePont Neuf
A historic brick bridge across the Garonne, dating from the seventeenth century.
1 place Laganne – Toulouse
Discover Pont NeufQuai de la Daurade
A pleasant walk along the Garonne with views over the city.
Quai de la Daurade – Toulouse
Discover Quai de la DauradeThéâtre Garonne
Dance, theatre and music, with performers from around the world.
Avenue du Château d’Eau – Toulouse
Discover Théâtre GaronneWam Park Toulouse
A watersports park on Lake Sesquières.
Lac de Sesquière – Toulouse
Discover Wam Park ToulouseZénith de Toulouse
A large concert and events venue near the Palladia.
Avenue de Grande Bretagne – Toulouse
Discover Zénith de Toulouse
🙋 FAQ – Visiting Toulouse from Hôtel Palladia
Start on foot in the historic centre. The Place du Capitole, emblem of the Pink City, is unmissable. Continue to the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then to the Saint-Cyprien or Saint-Étienne district as you prefer. A guided or private tour from the tourist office adds depth to the experience.
Among them: the majestic Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the splendid Jacobins convent, the lively Place du Capitole, and the Muséum de Toulouse for all ages. The Canal du Midi, a World Heritage site, invites a quiet stroll. Together they capture the spirit of the city’s heritage.
Booking a guided tour through the tourist office is the simplest way to make the most of your time. Prices vary with the size of the group and the type of tour — a private visit, for instance. You can also follow one of the suggested itineraries, or build your own around the monuments and districts that interest you.
The Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Place du Capitole, the Canal du Midi, the Musée des Augustins, the town hall and the Saint-Étienne district. All of them repay a visit if you want to appreciate the architecture, the history and the charm of the Pink City.
Among the most popular: guided walks through the centre, time in the museums, a stroll along the Canal du Midi, and the gardens of the Grand-Rond and the Jardin des Plantes. Do not overlook the markets either, the Victor Hugo market above all.
The Basilica of Saint-Sernin, the Place du Capitole, the Jacobins convent and the town hall. They speak of the city’s world heritage, its history and the spirit of the Saint-Étienne district, its historic heart.
Head for the Saint-Georges district or the streets around the town hall to taste the local cooking. The Victor Hugo market is a reference point for food lovers: fresh produce, well-known chefs and an atmosphere all its own.

