Toulouse is named the student city after Lyon, Paris and Lillie. It is not only a buzzing university city but a cultural hub and a leader in innovation. There's a high-quality student life regarding living, transportation and social amenities.
There's no shortage of things to do in Toulouse.
Walking tour: Carcassonne Castle (Cité de Carcassonne)
A historical landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on a hilltop above the River Aude.
What to explore- You can explore the citadel on a self-guided tour and cover a few places like the Theatre de la Cite, St-Nazaire Basilica, Narbonnaise Gate, etc.
Available- The free admission fee for the castle, ramparts, and museums. Audio guides are available in many leagues to guide you for the tour. You can find shops, restaurants, and bathrooms for your needs.
When and how to get there: It is located 20 minutes walk from the town, and you can find many taxis, buses, and little trains running to the entrance gate.
Interesting fact: These places are not far from student accommodation in Toulouse.
St. Sernin Basilica (Basilique Saint-Sernin)
It is one of Europe's most considerable Romanesque structures in the city's heart. Over the years, it has welcomed many St. James and Santiago pilgrims.
What to explore- You can take a self-guided tour, walking or bike tour. The highlights include high, beautiful, soaring ceilings, old-century spires, five-tiered towers, relics, etc.
Available- The free admission fee and opening times can vary depending on the season.
When and how to get there: It is within walking distance of the Old Quarter, you can get a metro which is 20 minutes walk away.
Pont Neuf
It is a 400 years old bridge in the city and represents 16th century engineering work.
What to explore- You can stroll along the Garonne River, which flows through many important cities in France. It also links up with the UNESCO World Heritage Site Canal du Midi.
Available- It is open to the public all year round, and to get a good view of the city, you can walk or bike across the bridge.
When and how to get there: It is a 20-minute walking distance to the central train station.
Place du Capitole
It is an example of neo-classical architecture and home to the exquisite Capitole building in the main square. There's an ample open space to sit and chill with sidewalk cafes.
What to explore- It is a melting point for locals and tourists, and you can take a walking or biking tour. As you cross the square, you will see that below, there is a colored cross laid into the paving, paying tribute to the Cathar period.
Available- It is open and accessible to the public all year round. There are several cafes serving snacks, drinks, etc.,.
When and how to get there: It is a 20-minute walking distance to the central train station.
Toulouse Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Etienne)
It is a magnificent cathedral that merges two different structural designs. The architectural style and structure present the classic grandeur of France's old cathedral.
What to explore- The interiors and exteriors of the cathedral are impressive with its designs and stories to tell about the time of the century.
Available- It is open and accessible to the public all year round.
When and how to get there: It is a 20-minute walking distance to the central train station.
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