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A delightful location to enjoy dance clubs, speciality shops and the French culture... that's what Toulouse is all about. Untie your hair, let it loose, you're on holidays in Toulouse. It's time to brush up on your French, lace up your undeniably comfortable walking shoes and hit the town. The city centre in Toulouse is small, so no need to worry about public bus timetables.

Essentials in Toulouse

When you book cheap flights to Toulouse, don't sweat about a sightseeing itinerary. This city is more about experience than anything else. St. Pierre Place is the perfect place to meet other travellers and some locals, especially students from the university. Sit down for a latte and a croissant before renting a bike from one of the many stations throughout the city. They cost 1 Euro a day!

Basilique Saint Sernin: Built in the 11th century, is considered the largest Romanesque building in the West. It's huge nave never fails to impress even the locals who pass it day by day. Don't miss the crypt which holds the remains of the saint after which the church is named.

Museums: Toulouse's rich culture and heritage don't go unnoticed by the city's museums. There are 14 major museums which cover everything from fine art, antiques, city history, photography to botany. The Abattoirs and the Old Toulouse Museum come recommended.

Canal du Midi: The oldest in Europe, this canal was built during the reign of Louis XIV and links the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. There are three canals in Toulouse, Canal du Midi being the most popular and arguably the most picturesque.

Artist squats: Toulouse is alternative, there's no other way to say it. It was home to half a million Spanish anarchist 'rebels' at one time. Check out artist squat houses like MixArt Myrys and Les Motivées.

Walking tours: Toulouse, thanks to its proximity to the sea and Spain, is very sunny, making it a great walking city. Start at the Grand Rone and head to the Jardin Royal and the Jardin des Plantes. An afternoon walk along the canal or the quays of the Garonne are also essential.

Find more information on uk.toulouse-tourisme.com.

Accommodations in Toulouse

Toulouse has a wealth of hotels that come in different shapes and styles to suit the vast variety of travellers that head to Toulouse for holidays. From high-rolling luxury to modest city central guesthouses, apartment hotels, bed & breakfasts, youth hostels and even camp-sites further outside of the city. During the summer, it's recommended to book hotels in Toulouse as soon as possible to secure the cheapest room rates. If you arrive without any planned accommodations, head to the Tourism Office who can usually get travellers a last-minute deal.