About Toulouse
Toulouse is one of France's major cities, home to around 511,684 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Where to eat
Local favourites
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L'oasis
This Turkish place is quite popular with students, and it's not hard to see why when they serve a generous portion of good food at low price
Les Halles Victor Hugo
The ground floor is a big food market. Upstairs are five little restaurants open until 15:00, with a string more on the street east.
Le Gout en Train
The best of the cluster around the market, with home-style cuisine.
Restaurant Le May
Good value home-style cuisine at this cosy brick-lined bistro. French cuisine.
Le Safran
Simple authentic vegetarian Moroccan dishes, charming boss.
Au Gascon
Cuisine of Gascony, the southwest corner of France. Great value for the quality.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Hotel Le Grand Balcon
Built in the 19th century, given a 1930s make-over commemorating aviation in the city: St-Exupery was one famous guest. Mostly clean and eff
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Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson
Convenient hotel, usually smart and clean.
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Hotel le Clocher de Rodez
The hotel is an 18th-century building and feels its age, with mixed reviews for comfort and cleanliness.
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Hotel Innes
Standard reliable Best Western chain hotel.
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Novotel Toulouse Purpan Aéroport
Clean, efficient friendly place 3 km from airport, with shuttle bus.
Nightlife
- Hopscotch
- La Beer Fabrique
- Le Biergarten
Museums & culture
- Saint Raymond Museum
In pictures
Toulouse gallery
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