Welcome to Toulouse

Picture of Toulouse

Toulouse is located between the Mediterranean see and the Atlantic ocean, 456 miles away from Paris and is the 4th largest city in France. Its name first appeared in the 4th century B.C. inhabited by a Celtic tribe at the origin, named Volques Tectosages. The city has had a rich history since then from her influence at the times of the Romans to the present day with the development of the aircraft industry which makes its pride, through the Wisigoths (capital of the Kingdom), the Counts of Toulouse in the Middle Age, the golden age of the Pastel and the building of the Canal du Midi, without forgetting, of course, the Cathare epic and the Aeropostal's pionners adventure whose exploits are still present in memories. There are many interesting sites to visit in and around Toulouse. Here are some practical links to help you to prepare your stay in the city :

Arriving in Toulouse

Airport

Airlines

Airport shuttle

Taxis

There are plentiful in Toulouse. Taxi ranks are located strategically throughout the city centre: Place Wilson, Place Esquirol, Matabiau Railway station, Place Jeanne D'Arc, Place St-Cyprien, Toulouse Blagnac Airport.

  • Taxi Radio Toulousains: Tel. 05 61 42 38 38
  • Capitole Taxis: Tel. 05 34 250 250

Railway Station

  • Gare Matabiau, 64 boulevard Pierre Sémard: Tel. 05 61 10 10 00
  • SNCF For information/reservation: Tel. 36 35 (0,34 euros/mn) in french

Metro and bus

  • Espace Transport: 7 place Esquirol
    Allô Tisséo: Tél. 05 61 41 70 70

Toulouse, the charms of a southern capital

Toulouse is the capital of Midi-Pyrénées, the largest region in France. As big as Denmark, it includes 8 departments and has a population of 2,600,000 inhabitants

Accommodation

4-star hotels

3-star hotels

2-star hotels

  • Hôtel Castellane: 17, rue Castellane - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 61 62 18 82, Fax 05 61 62 58 04
  • Hôtel Albert 1er: 8, rue Rivals - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 61 21 17 91, Fax 5 61 21 09 64
  • Hôtel Capitole: 10, rue Rivals - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 61 23 21 28, Fax 05 61 23 67 48

Apartment hotels "Citadines"

  • Citadines Toulouse Wilson: 8 boulevard de Strasbourg - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 0 825 010 354 / 05 34 41 75 00, Fax 05 61 99 07 55, e-mail: wilson@citadines.com
  • Appart'Valley Toulouse Halle-aux-Grains: 7, rue du Pont Montaudran - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 34 41 76 50, Fax 05 61 63 08 89, e-mail: toulouse@appartvalley.com

Restaurants

In Toulouse

  • 7 Place St Sernin: 7, Place St Sernin - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 62 30 05 30
  • Michel Sarran: 21, boulevard Armand Duportal - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 61 12 32 32
  • Le Bouchon Lyonnais: 12 rue de l'Industrie - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 61 62 97 43
  • L'Assiette à l'Oie: 28, rue Peyrolières - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 61 21 50 91
  • Au Chat Dingue: 40 bis rue Peyrolières - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 61 21 23 11
  • La Brasserie des Beaux Arts (Chez Flo): 1, quai de la Daurade - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 61 21 12 12
  • Le Toubkal: 7 rue Perchepinte - 31000 Toulouse, Tel. 05 61 53 72 20

Around Toulouse