{"id":2409,"date":"2026-09-21T16:50:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chalets-de-fiolles.com\/village-gites-toulouse\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T15:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T14:13:13","slug":"village-gites-toulouse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chalets-de-fiolles.com\/en\/village-gites-toulouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Toulouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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G\u00eete village<\/strong> near Toulouse<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Just 40 minutes by car<\/strong> from les chalets de fiolles, or by<\/strong> train <\/strong>from Gaillac station, Toulouse is yours for a day of discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pink City is one of the most dynamic cities in the South-West \u2014 perfect for a city break from your g\u00eete village in the Tarn<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Toulouse,<\/strong> the Pink City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Built from warm-toned bricks that gave it its nickname, Toulouse<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> is a city full of character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

France\u2019s third-largest city<\/strong> by population, it blends a thousand years of history, student buzz, and generous gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One day won\u2019t be enough \u2014 but here\u2019s our pick of the must-sees!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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A day in Toulouse:<\/strong> our must-sees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Place du Capitole<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The beating heart of Toulouse, Place du Capitole<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> and its pink neoclassical fa\u00e7ade are the perfect starting point for exploring the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terrace caf\u00e9s, markets, and events: there\u2019s always a lively atmosphere here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Saint-Sernin Basilica<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The largest Romanesque church in the Western world still standing, Saint-Sernin Basilica<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> is a UNESCO World Heritage<\/strong> site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A must-visit for lovers of architecture and history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Cit\u00e9 de l\u2019Espace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For a family day out, the Cit\u00e9 de l’Espace<\/a><\/strong> is a must: simulators, full-size models, a planetarium, and a permanent exhibition on space exploration. Allow a full day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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A\u00e9roscopia Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In Blagnac, the A\u00e9roscopia<\/mark><\/a> <\/mark><\/strong>museum retraces the story of aviation and space. A Concorde, an A380, and other rare pieces of French aeronautical history to explore as a family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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The banks of the Garonne<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Garonne<\/strong> runs through Toulouse, and its landscaped riverbanks<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> are made for strolling. From Pont Neuf to Prairie des Filtres, the Garonne banks are the city\u2019s green lung \u2014 perfect for a picnic or a bike ride.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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The Saint-Cyprien district<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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On the left bank of the Garonne, the Saint-Cyprien<\/strong> district is Toulouse\u2019s trendy, multicultural neighbourhood. Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Eau gallery, Les Abattoirs \u2014 modern art museum, little shops, and hip restaurants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Victor Hugo Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Under the arcades of the Victor Hugo market hall<\/strong>, producers from the South gather every morning. A covered market with restaurants upstairs \u2014 for lunch like a true Toulousain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Treat yourself<\/strong> in Toulouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Toulouse is also a major gastronomic capital. Cassoulet<\/strong> (not to be confused with the one from Castelnaudary!), Toulouse sausage<\/strong>, violet<\/strong> in all its forms, wines from Fronton\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Occitan cuisine can be enjoyed on every street corner. And if you love market-fresh cooking, the bistros in the Carmes or Minimes districts are our favourite spots.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Getting to<\/strong> Toulouse <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our g\u00eete village<\/strong> lies between Albi and Toulouse (right off the motorway): <\/p>\n\n\n\n