VISIT TOULOUSE

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TOULOUSE, BETWEEN SCIENCE AND CULTURE,
STROLL IN THE PINK CITY FROM OUR CAMPSITE NEAR TOULOUSE

The "pink city" is renowned for its cultural heritage, with its monuments and various events, and for its attraction for science. It will be the European Capital of Science in 2018.

DISCOVER TOULOUSE
THE PINK CITY

Toulouse, located 1 hour from Albi and Cahuzac-sur-Vère, is the capital of the Haute-Garonne.

As you stroll through the city, you'll see why it's nicknamed " la ville rose " (the preferred building material is terracotta brick). The capitol (home to Toulouse's town hall) is built from these terracotta bricks. It's also the city's central square. At the back, don't miss the Archives Tower. Its distinctive slate roof.

In the vicinity of the Capitol, you can visit:

  • The Jacobins convent: built in 1229.
  • Saint Sernin basilica: Romanesque church.
  • Saint-Étienne Cathedral: built in the 5th century, this cathedral combines two Gothic styles.

And many other places...
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For nature lovers, Toulouse offers several gardens to visit. Among them the jardin des Plantes. This garden, located near the Canal du Midi, is more than 7 hectares and includes 1300 species. Another garden to visit is the Japanese garden. It gathers in one place all that makes the richness of Kyoto gardens. For this reason, it is part of the remarkable gardens. Towards Purpan, you will find the remains of an amphitheater. This one was built around the year 50.

For the more sporty, Toulouse is bordered by the Canal du Midi, linking Toulouse to the Mediterranean. You can take this route by bike. The Canal du Midi is also a great way to get out of town.

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Toulouse is also a city of festivals. Among them, Rio Loco from June 15 to 18, a festival dedicated to the culture of the islands. Of the Indian Ocean. But also the Marathon of words where poetry is invited in unusual places. And the International Tango Festival from June 30th to July 9th where concerts, dances and initiations are proposed.

Toulouse can also be explored from the Canal du Midi from March to June, and from the Garonne and the Canal de Brienne from June to October.

For science enthusiasts, the city offers the Cité de l'espace, just 20 minutes from the city center. Here, you can see life-size machines, admire rare objects, test life aboard spaceships, and take part in conferences on current affairs. The Cité de l'Espace celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2017!

Many things to discover during your stay at our campsite near Toulouse.

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