26 days in Toulouse Itinerary

On the Garonne River, Toulouse is on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, and even today, many of the smaller streets follow their Roman counterparts, while many of the red brick buildings are built in a pseudo-Roman style.

Change things up with these side-trips from Toulouse: Montauban (Place Nationale, S Room Agency, &more), Lourdes (Grotte de Massabielle, Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes, &more) and Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Bourg (in Rabastens). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Le Capitole, steep yourself in history at Church of Les Jacobins, admire the masterpieces at Musee des Augustins, and admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Toulouse journey maker.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Carcassonne Airport and Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport. In November, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 7°C.