Attractions
In Toulouse, the quest for attractions worthy of your sightseeing prowess will not be a hard one. Almost every district will have something to offer you in this respect and your sole challenge will be to choose what to see first.
Historic Landmarks
- Le Capitole
Address: Place du Capitole
Directions: take the metro and get off at the Capitole station
General info: It may be only as old as the 19th century, but the Capitole is quite a sight. And it house the Capitole Theatre and the Town Hall.
- Basilique St. Sernin
Address: 13 Place Saint-Sernin
Directions: take the metro and get off at the Capitole station
General info: A very old church (11th century), this is also the last Romanesque church left standing. Quite a beautiful and unique sight.
- Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Taur
Address: 12 Rue du Taur
Directions: take the metro and get off at the Capitole station
General info: The Notre-Dame-du-Taur stands out because of its beautiful slender form and wall of bells.
Museums
- Espace d’Art moderne et contemporain: Les Abattoirs
Address: 76 Allée Charles-de-Fitte
Directions: take the St Cyprien-République metro
General info: As far as art museums go, this one is pretty unusual. Besides being housed in the city’s old “abattoir”, the sculptures, paintings and photos on display are original and often shocking.
- Centre municipal de l’Affiche, de la Carte postale et de l’Art graphique
Address: 58 allée Charles-de-Fitte
Directions: take the St Cyprien-République metro
General info: If you want to admire the masterpieces of the poster world, this is the place to do it; you’ll be surprised by the artistic depth of many of the works on display.
Tourist attractions
- Observatoire de Jolimont
Address: 1 avenue Camille-Flammarion
Directions: take the Jolimont metro
General info: The atmosphere of this place is great: the 19th century architecture and the old clump of forest surrounding the tower make you feel like in a Jules Verne or H.G. Wells novel.
- Pont Neuf
Address: Quai de la Daurade
Directions: take the Esquirol metro
General info: Remember those medieval bridges in swashbuckling movies where the hero brazenly rode his steed, cape flowing behind? That’s the Pont Neuf for you.