Toulouse city breaks Known as the Ville Rose - an ancient city packed with historical sites & fantastic restaurants.

Toulouse city breaks - Toulouse is the 4th largest city and the capital of the department of the Haute-Garonne in the Occitanie region of South West France. Nestled in a bend between the Garonne river and the famous Canal du midi Toulouse is a big place with lots to offer. Renowned for its space centre - La Cité de l'Espace and its aeronautic engineering, Toulouse is also a vibrant, colourful city with a rich history and diverse culture. The old town - Vieux Quartier is well worth a visit.

The city sprawls and so there are many areas of interest and you are never far from water with two main waterways going through and around Toulouse with the Garonne river and the Canal du Midi. This provides beautiful backdrops & views when stopping for a coffee, lunch or a glass of wine while exploring this wonderful city. Circa 2 000 years old, Toulouse known as the Ville Rose has so much history which can be discovered by visiting its numerous monuments, museums and places of interest. Add to that an incredible gastromic scene and cool bars and cafés this is a really cool city.

At a glance...
Restaurants 50+
Mountain biking
Walking trails
Wine tasting tours
Spa & wellness
Family friendly
Car recommended
Nearest beach Pins Beach (60kms)
Nearest airport Toulouse Lasbordes airport (6kms)
Nearest train station Toulouse (TGV)

Featured holiday rentals in Toulouse

Toulouse self-catering holiday villas and apartments are ideal for families, friends and groups. They provide the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want allowing you to explore this wonderful part of Occitanie at your own pace.



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Things to see & do in Toulouse

Toulouse and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic sites and countryside to explore whilst on your city break.

A few suggestions...
Cruise along the Canal du Midi
Guided tour of the fortified city of Carcassonne
Toulouse walking tour
Private & luxury trip to Paradise Valley
Visit the beautiful Saint-Nazaire Cathedral
Explore the caves of the Black Mountain
Wine tasting at the vineyards
albi near toulouse

Our view on city breaks in Toulouse

We think that renting a self-catering villa or holiday home in Toulouse is a great choice for a city break in France. Toulouse is steeped in history which is reflected in its many monuments and museums and there is plenty to see and do in and around Toulouse to keep the whole family entertained. Plus, there is a rich culture and fantastic cuisine with many local wines that will bring you back time and again.