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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Midi-Pyrenees [2025]
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Cité de l'Espace
4.8
/5
18 reviews
5.1
Based on 3,629 reviews
Toulouse East | 55.6 km from downtown
Phone +33567222324
Address: Av. Jean Gonord, 31500 Toulouse, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Astronaut life & seven exhibitions
Panoramic view of Pyrenees
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Toulouse, nestled at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains, is known as the Cité des Étoiles (Space City) due to the Airbus headquarters located there. Its historic old town is a must-see. Its brick-red buildings exude a romantic charm, earning it the nickname "The Rose City." The University of Toulouse, home to a rich history, is a prime choice for studying science and engineering. Lonely Planet ranked it among the world's best cities to visit in 2025.
Toulouse Space City is also quite interesting. There are many space facilities and unique experience projects here. The Space City can help you learn some important aerospace knowledge. It is also a very worthwhile amusement facility. The Space City is also very large.
Airbus
4.9
/5
31 reviews
4.9
52.7 km from downtown
Phone +33581317500
Address: entrée Allée André Turcat, 31700 Blagnac
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
A380 assembly up close
Global aerospace industry landmark
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Visit Airbus Headquarters
I came to Toulouse because I wanted to visit Airbus.
Toulouse is the headquarters of Airbus, which is actually the office and production workshop. The security here is very strict. You can only visit along the designated route for about 1 and a half hours. The guide introduces the entire production process of A380, which is very shocking. Because taking photos is prohibited during the visit, the photos were taken outside the factory.
Toulouse is the headquarters of Airbus, which is very large and has strict security. Visitors can only visit it in a restricted area. There are many exhibits such as real aircraft and engine models, and aviation fans will definitely like it.
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Garonne
4.8
/5
30 reviews
4.6
Based on 729 reviews
Toulouse City Center | 54.3 km from downtown
Phone 41616389696
Address: Quai de la Daurade, Toulouse 31000 France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
New & St. Pierre bridges illuminated
50 locks: harmony of nature & humans
44% positive reviews
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The Garonne River is also a very interesting landscape in Toulouse. The river scenery here is also quite interesting. The night view is very good. You can also see some bridges across the river. It is also quite good to experience some feelings of this city. It is very good for night tours.
[Toulouse] Among the big cities in France, there are not many beautiful ones, but this is one of them. This place feels very gentle and elegant, and the old city is very large, and the overall area is neither big nor small. It feels very livable, probably because I haven’t been affected by Haussmanization. I don’t like any cities that have been Haussmanized. They are too political, such as Paris, Lyon, and Montpellier.
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Aeroscopia Museum
4.7
/5
12 reviews
4.5
49.1 km from downtown
Phone +33534394200
Address: 1 All. André Turcat, 31700 Blagnac, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
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very big display with many airplanes that you can enter. you can spend 2 hours here
The museum is located at the base of the Monument to the Conquerors of Space, which was built in 1964. It was officially opened in 1981 and is also a branch of the Korolev Museum. The main exhibits are technical equipment and historical documents from Gagarin's space flight. The museum has more than 50,000 collections. Visitors can see pictures and materials about space flight and film clips shot by astronauts during space flight.
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Place du Capitole
4.7
/5
21 reviews
4.4
Based on 5,830 reviews
Toulouse City Center | 53.9 km from downtown
Phone +33517423131
Address: JC3V+P8, 1 Rue Ernest Roschach, 31000 Toulouse, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Zodiac signs at square's end
Oak Cross emblem at center
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nice and big place with good history. it’s free entry veut sometimes there is construction
Toulouse is located in the southwest of France and is the fourth largest city in France. One of the characteristics of Toulouse's architecture is that its bricks and tiles are rose red, so it is also called the Rose City. Toulouse's aviation industry is very developed, and Airbus's headquarters is in Toulouse. People who like to study aircraft can come here to visit.
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Sainte-Cecile Cathedral of Albi
5.0
/5
9 reviews
4.2
Based on 4,484 reviews
52.7 km from downtown
Phone +33563384740
Address: 5 Bd Général Sibille, 81000 Albi, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
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The Cathedral of Saint-Cecile in Albi is an ancient church with a history of more than 600 years. There are very delicate and ancient carvings on the gatehouse of the church, and the interior of the church is deep and mysterious, giving people a sacred feeling. There are many believers who come to pray every day, and it is very solemn.
The Cathedral of Saint-Cécile is the largest and oldest church in Albi. The church has a history of more than 700 years. Its cylindrical structure is very unique. The space inside the church is very large. The statues on both sides are very beautifully carved. With the exquisite organ, the mass music is very melodious. It is definitely worth visiting.
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Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse
4.8
/5
31 reviews
4.2
Based on 3,641 reviews
Toulouse City Center | 53.5 km from downtown
Phone +33561218045
Address: Basilica of St. Sernin, 7 Pl. Saint-Sernin, 31000 Toulouse, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
Sunday organ performance experience
Largest Romanesque church & 800 columns
29% positive reviews
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I have lived in Toulouse for two years. It is definitely worth a visit and a place to live. The environment is beautiful and the transportation is convenient. The old town is surrounded by rivers. The streets and buildings have a sense of age, but they are not shabby. Shopping is convenient.
It is a famous church in Europe. This cathedral looks quite interesting. Many of the facilities here have a long history. The cathedral is open to visitors and the facilities inside are also very good. You can hold your wedding here.
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Saint-Etienne Cathedral
4.5
/5
10 reviews
4.2
Based on 795 reviews
Toulouse City Center | 54.3 km from downtown
Phone +33561520382
Address: Pl. Saint-Étienne, 31000 Toulouse, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Ideal starting point for exploration
Religious architecture & history
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✨Toulouse Cathedral, France | A historical architectural treasure, a building with unique characteristics and historical value
🏰Architectural style and structure:
This church is a merger of two churches. It was expanded on the basis of Roman architecture and integrated with the Gothic style of northern France, becoming a unique architectural hybrid. One side is a red brick structure and the other side is a white wall, with a sharp contrast and a strong visual impact, making it unique among many churches. Its dome is 42 meters high and is one of the largest Gothic buildings in Europe. The interior space is extremely spacious, allowing people to fully experience the grandeur of the building. Its complex architectural structure shows the superb architectural skills and design level at that time.
🖼Artistic decoration and cultural value:
The church has 6,500 square meters of large painted glass windows, which were painted by artists from different periods from the 13th to the 20th century, such as Herman de Manste and Thiebaud de Rixen. The colorful and beautifully patterned glass windows bring brilliant light to the interior of the church, earning it the wonderful nickname of "God's Lantern". The sculptures and carvings in the church are also extremely rich, with wall reliefs, niche statues, and choir chair carvings, all of which show exquisite craftsmanship and profound artistic heritage. The pagan and mythological stories carved on the choir chairs provide important physical materials for studying the culture and religious beliefs of the time. Moreover, this church was built in 844 and has a history of at least 1,200 years. After centuries of construction and renovation, it has witnessed the historical changes of Toulouse and even France, and its historical and cultural value is extremely high.
🙏 Religious status and influence:
As the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Toulouse, this is the seat of the Archbishop of Toulouse and has an extremely important position in the religious field. It is the spiritual sustenance and religious activity center of local believers, and has played an important role in the inheritance and development of religious culture.
🚶 Tour experience:
The church is located in the city center, surrounded by a green land, which is in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city, providing people with a quiet and solemn visiting environment. The transportation is also very convenient. It only takes a few minutes to walk to the city, which is convenient for tourists to visit. Occasionally, organ music will sound, adding a strong artistic atmosphere to the tour, allowing tourists to better immerse themselves in the sacred atmosphere of the church and feel the perfect combination of religion and art.
😉 Of course, the Toulouse Cathedral is not perfect. Due to the long construction period, the overall style of the building is not uniform; the repair and maintenance work in some areas may not be perfect. But these minor flaws cannot cover up its brilliance. Overall, the Toulouse Cathedral is a historical architectural treasure that is worth visiting and studying. 💕
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The Catholic Church in Toulouse is a huge facility. This cathedral is also very famous and can be seen on local postcards. The cathedral is also a very important place in the old town. Visitors here can take a look at the houses in the old town.
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