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.

Such a lovely and amazing city. I had such a good time here with my friend. There's a lot to see…read moreand explore and you can do it alone and not feel lonely. I did 50/50 of all my activities alone or with my friend. Transportation by metro and on foot is perfect. Tisseo is the name of the metro company. I will say Tisseo needs to open more agencies because sometimes you have a bit of trouble with the paper bus pass and they are the only ones who can fix it.

I've studied in Toulouse, spent 8 years. Since Toulouse has a metro system which is amazing…read moreconsidering the changes they had to make to retrofit this 2000 year old city. Indeed, under Toulouse there are archeological sites from the Roman time. It is also in Toulouse where Space City can be visited. Space ships, a planeterium, astronauts simulation experience and much more are a must see while in Toulouse. I'd like to see Toulouse clean up its act in regards to the homeless and gangs of dirty looking people with hordes of dogs hanging out downtown. For this reason here are four stars instead of five.