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La Ville Rose, so called because of its blushing pink-hued buildings with terracotta decorations, is a picturesque city draped along the banks of the River Garonne in the southwest of France. It enjoys a mild, sunny climate year-round and exudes a laid-back friendly atmosphere. Within its central Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter), among a labyrinth of narrow lanes, visitors on trips to Toulouse can trace its past through UNESCO-listed buildings and Gothic churches. Pavement cafes line sun-dappled squares and cobbled streets providing perfect people-watching vantage points. Toulouse also has some of the most lip-smacking regional cuisine in France, with hearty stews, sausage, goose and duck specialities, and violet confectionary.
Whether you come to revel in the outdoor cafe culture, admire stunning architecture or take a trip around a museum, at the end of a flight to Toulouse, there is plenty to see and do. Majestic buildings include the Romanesque Basilica of Saint-Sernin and 13th century Couvent des Jacobins, while the central Place du Capitole showcases typical Toulouse architecture. The city also plays host to a collection of superb art galleries and museums. Toulouse is also the jumping off point for UNESCO-listed Albi and Carcassonne.
When visiting Toulouse, be sure to:
Passengers on flights to Toulouse may land at the city's main airport, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, close to the city centre. Alternatively, low-cost airlines also operate flights via Salvaza Airport, Carcassonne (also known as Carcassonne Salvaza Airport), currently a hub for Ryanair flights.
Ryanair operates cheap flights to Toulouse via Salvaza Airport, Carcassonne. Ryanair,
Salvaza Airport, Carcassonne, is approximately 55 miles from Toulouse city centre.
From Salvaza Airport, Carcassonne, TGV trains run from Carcassonne train station to Toulouse. The train station is a short bus or taxi ride from the airport.
There are a number of large airlines operating flights to and from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport including: Air France, easyJet and British Airways.
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is located five miles northeast of Toulouse city centre.
For Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, there is an airport shuttle bus that runs to and from Toulouse city centre and the main railway station, Toulouse-Matabiau railway station. The buses run approximately every 20 minutes. Alternatively, passengers can catch the T2 tram line from the airport to the city centre. Taxis are available in the arrivals area.