This lovely little park area, on the banks of the River Garonne, has a fabulous playground for…read morechildren and a great view across the river. Down below street level, there is access to the river. The play structures are new, and feature imaginative ships with lots of ways to climb on and around them. My five year old loved playing here for the afternoon, and I enjoyed sitting to keep watch on him, and enjoy the views around!

This place caught me be surprise, it was so beautiful! I had never seen a picture of it so I was…read morejust following my google maps directions and when I looked up, there it was! So grand, so majestic. It's such a lovely square, with fancy restaurants all around and a market in the middle.

The Capitole is the City or Town Hall, with magnificently decorated historic rooms and the immense…read moresquare in front with its Occitan cross. The building houses the Mairie and a theatre, and was started in 1190 by the Capitouls, the city leaders or consuls, to establish a centre for municipal authority. However, the building that we see today, although incorporating some older structures, dates essentially from the 18th century. It is named after the ancient Capitol, the temple of Jupiter. Its interior courtyard and the Salle des Illustres are well worth visiting. In the Donjon (former keep) is the modern tourist office.

I walked into this place accidentally, surprisingly it was very spacious, with a high ceiling and…read morenatural light seeping through the window. Instantly, feels calm and concentrated... sat down and finished a book . =) It is free to go in and to check out the place. Unlike the libraries in London, this one I didnt see any bums there, mostly students trying to study, research, do assignment. Oh and Wifi available. I am a Fan!

My favourite bridge to cross to get into the city. I would usually walk about 20 minutes from my…read morehouse and walk along this bridge in the morning and then late afternoon. Gorgeous views!

Oldest bridge in Toulouse, called 'neuf' (new) because at the time, a stone bridge was kind of new…read moretechnology. Watch-Out: By car, it is only one way. Drive towards St-Cyprien but take the bus back (or drive back on Pont Saint-Michel, upstream). Best pictures are from taken from Quai de Tounis or the opening Avenue de la Garonette, downstairs from Rue du Pont de Tounis. At night, the bridge is enlighted and the nicest colour is green, in my opinion. At night, later, especially on Thursdays, the area benefits from the Bar Les Filochards, showing live concerts and attracting lots of the local mixed youth. You can take your drink out in a plastic cup and drink it up on the Pont Neuf.

From the owner: Construit grâce au commerce du pastel Comme la plupart des hôtels particuliers construits au XVIème…read moresiècle, c'est grâce au commerce prospère du pastel que son propriétaire a pu le faire construire. Jean de Bernuy, juif d'origine espagnole, avait eu des démêlés avec l'inquisition. Implanté à Toulouse, il devint un riche négociant dans le pastel, dont on tire le fameux bleu par la décoction ses feuilles. L'édifice est réalisé par l'architecte Louis Privat et possède les principales caractéristiques de l'architecture du début de la Renaissance française : une cour intérieure et des appartements desservis par un escalier en vis bâti dans une tour hexagonale. Seules la façade et la cour sont visibles, le reste est interdit d'accès au public.

This cathedral built in 11 century. It is UNESCO world heritage site for Toulouse. It was the abbey…read morefor Saint Sernin. The abbey did not survive, only the church remains. It is an important stop for the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela. This cathedral has unique bell tower. It is the first thing you spot when you get close to the church. This church has a lot relic collection. No wonder is the pilgrims visited place. The collection of saints' bone can be found as relic. The crypt is the location for most of the relic. The church has semicircular round ceiling in compare to many churches are vaulted ceiling. The church display a lot of statues. Some of statues are Saint Roch, Louis of Toulouse, and more. These statues are famous people. Visit the church only need 1 hour.

This had been on my bucket list of places to visit in Toulouse because it is part of the Compostela…read moreroute and UNESCO designated. Upon entering, it is easy to see why. First, measures were taken to ensure proper social distancing by putting lines on the floor to direct traffic. The frescoes are in excellent shape and worth seeing. Everything in the basilica is well preserved.