Location: Toulouse
Top Things to do in Toulouse
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Toulouse, Occitanie
The southern France city of Toulouse is a study in contrasts. Visit the Academie des Jeux Floraux, the oldest literary society in the western world, as well as the Galerie du Chateau d'eau, the world's first photography museum. Stroll the Garonne, before visiting France's most beautiful pipe organ at the Saint-Sernin Basilica. Yet for all its medieval architecture, Toulouse is a modern city, home to the European aerospace industry, as well as bars and restaurants in bustling Place du Capitole.
Restaurants in Toulouse
1. Basilique Saint-Sernin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,434 reviews
Reviewed By KateJourney - Exeter, Canada
When we decided to explore Toulouse, we headed directly to the Musee d'Archaeologie ...and found it right beside the basilica...so after the museum we toured it as well. A lovely church with and interesting crypt with reliquaries...always great to immerse in local history.
2. Theatre du Capitole
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,286 reviews
Reviewed By billand1 - Vienna, Austria
The main hall on the second floor is of unparelleled beauty in terms of design and paintings as well as pictures on the walls. Great history is obvious!
3. Church of Les Jacobins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,610 reviews
Reviewed By kathrynh992 - Sonoma, United States
I visited this historic ( it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the body of St. Thomas Aquinas has been there since 1369) and beautiful church during a Sunday mass. This is an active church with a dedicated congregation. I, along with other visitors, were quiet and respectful of the mass. It was acceptable to very quietly walk the inside perimeter and to unobtrusively take photos (make sure your camera or smart phone is set so that the “click” is silent - the clicking sound when a photo is taken is disruptive). It is difficult to describe the beauty and serenity of this space - the arches, windows, altars, parishioners, and stonework of the structure itself. This is a must-see place.
4. Garonne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 710 reviews
Reviewed By 18philippeb - Toulouse, France
The Garonne river in Toulouse offers nice walks along the banks with amazing views on brick-made historical buildings both at night and during daytime. It’s also an opportunity to learn a lot about the history of the city that was organized around the river.
5. Le Capitole
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,645 reviews
Reviewed By SteveRainville99 - Orlando, United States
This was definitely our favorite spot to be in all of Toulouse! The Capitole building, the surrounding buildings, all the cute little cafes and restaurants, we just had a blast there. This is an absolute must do while in Toulouse!
6. Chapelle des Carmelites
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By JJH12345678 - Market Harborough, United Kingdom
This is now run by the council. There are fantastic paintings on the walls and ceiling. A mini Sistine Chapel. The text explaining the pictures is a bit complicated to work out. Concerts are held here quite regularly and worth the experience of the music in such a beautiful space.
7. Musee Departemental de la Resistance & de la Deportation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
8. Quai de la Daurade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 608 reviews
Reviewed By Climb14ers - Colorado Springs, United States
We took a stroll down the Quai at sunset. There is a place where you can buy beer and wine. We then walked down the length of the Quai. Tons of people also taking advantage of the setting.
9. Pont Neuf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 840 reviews
Reviewed By LokiFreya
This is an attractive bridge in itself and right in the city centre and it’s worth walking out along it when strolling around the Place Esquirol area.
10. Jardin Japonais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,989 reviews
Reviewed By D0ra2014 - King's Lynn, United Kingdom
My friend and I had a wonderful walk in this splendid spot, a Japanese garden within a public park. It was a delightful experience, a lovely walk on this Sunday afternoon. Worth the search... you will enjoy it! xxx
