Toulouse Accommodation

Set on the Garonne River, Toulouse enjoys an enviable location in the south west of France, sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. The city’s rich history can be seen from every corner in the beautiful pink brick buildings that give the city its cherished pseudonym of La Ville Rose (the Pink Town) as well as the magnificent gothic churches and fascinating Roman archaeological sites that are dotted about the city – and it is all on the doorstep of your Toulouse accommodation.

Despite being a popular tourist destination Toulouse is a major hub for a number of industries namely aeronautics, space, electronics, biotechnology and IT, making it an important location for business travellers from all over the world. Conveniently placed accommodation in Toulouse puts you in the heart of the city and within easy reach of the major business areas. And, after a long day at the office, your comfortable and welcoming Toulouse accommodation offers the perfect retreat.

Toulouse is a relatively compact city putting everything within easy reach of your Toulouse accommodation. If you have any spare time on your hands then your convenient accommodation in Toulouse makes visiting other fascinating parts of France very easy. Why not visit the World Heritage Site of Carcassonne or experience the enormous carnival in the nearby town of Albi.

Did You Know?

The first Concorde test flight took off in 1969 from Toulouse.

Climate/Weather

Toulouse benefits from a temperate, oceanic climate with mild winters and hot summers. Winter temperatures range between 2.2°c (36°f) and 9.4° (49°f) and summer temperatures range from 15.7°c (60°f) to 27.6°c (82°f).

Sightseeing

Toulouse is a truly fascinating destination with so much on offer for you to see and do. Here are some of the highlights:

•    The Capitole de Toulouse – located on the Place du Capitole, this beautiful building is home to the Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) and the Théâtre National du Capitole (Opera House).

•    Canal du Midi – this picturesque 240km long canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the perfect spot for a romantic walk.

•    Pont Neuf (New Bridge) - the charming 16th century bridge that crosses the Garonne is also known as the Pont de Pierre.

•    Jardin de Plantes – this seven hectare public park and botanical garden offers the perfect place in which to relax.

•    Cité de l’espace (City of Space) – see a full size rocket, planetarium and a number of exhibits in this fascinating theme park.

Getting Around

The centre of Toulouse is easily navigated on foot however; there are a number of transport options available.

•    Metro – two lines cover the city.

•    Bus – an extensive network covers the city centre and the suburbs.

Eat/Drink

When visiting Toulouse there are a number of local specialities that are well worth sampling:

•    Poultry – high quality duck and geese are a regional speciality and are found in a number of Toulouse dishes such as Foie Gras.

•    La Saucisse de Toulouse (Toulouse Sausage) – considered to be the finest in France.

•    Cassoulet – this stew made with Toulouse sausage, white beans and preserved duck or goose is the most famous regional dish.

•    Wine – Toulouse is surrounded by some of the finest wine producing regions of France.

•    Truffles – the nearby Cahors area produces high-quality truffles and mushrooms.