Toulouse

Description

A major hub in southwest France, Toulouse is a beautiful city with a vibrant lifestyle and bustling city life. On one hand where visitors can see canals lined with lush vegetation and cobble stone streets lined with small shops and cafes, on the other hand they can experience and witness attractions like the Space City. Toulouse also boasts of several cultural attractions that depict the heritage of the area.
There are several beautiful pieces of architecture in Toulouse including the Capitole, Hôtel d'Assézat and the Pont-Neuf. The Georges Labit Museum has an exclusive collection of Egyptian antiques and Asian arts. The City Park makes a great place to sit back and relax. The Le Musée des Augustins is an interesting museum with an excellent collection of paintings and sculptures. A ride along the Garonne River is highly recommended.
Toulouse offers an excellent shopping experience. The rue saint Rome is the main shopping street in the city. There are also some good shops along the rue de la Pomme. The Galeries Lafayette is also a great place for shopping. There are a number of markets along the Place du Capitole where people can find local produce and several affordable items.

Nearby Airports

Toulouse is served by the Blagnac airport, which is located about 11Km from downtown Toulouse. The airport caters to domestic and international flights. Shuttle buses are available from the airport to the city and one ticket costs 5 Euros. The buses leave every 20 minutes and ply visitors to the main bus station or train station. Taxis are also available from the airport to and cost around 20-25 Euros to reach the city center.

Halal Restaurants

There are a number of Halal restaurants in Toulouse where visitors can find a range of delicious cuisines. Some of the Halal restaurants in Toulouse include the Nabab Kebab, Restaurant Kashmir, Soliel de Sahara and Boum Burger.

Mosques

There are a few mosques in Toulouse including the Mosquee Mirail Toulouse, Grande Mosquée de Toulouse, Mosquée Es-Salam, Mosquée Al Rahma, etc. The mosques in Toulouse  can be located easily with a little help from locals.

Things to Do and See in Toulouse

• Hôtel d'Assézat  
• City park  
• Pont-Neuf  
• Canal du Midi  
• Georges Labit Museum  
• Le Musée des Augustins  
• Les Abattoirs  
• The space city  
• Capitole  
• Boat ride on the Garonne River