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Toulouse owes its nickname of \u00ab Ville Rose \u00bb to the use of brick. Listed as a \u00ab local craft \u00bb in the south around Toulouse, it has formed part of local heritage from Antiquity to present day. It dresses the fa\u00e7ades with warming colours, from soft pinks to the most flamboyant oranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, so that you miss nothing of the city\u2019s cultural richness, you should throw open the doors to its museums and explore the remarkable collections of classical and medieval art, as well as contemporary works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Capital city<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Capitole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the emblematic building of the Ville Rose: set across from the Place du Capitole since the XVIII century, it houses both the town hall and the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre du Capitole. It can be crossed via the Henri-IV courtyard behind the central gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The state rooms are lined up on the first floor, including the superb Salle des Illustres, a vast gallery of mirrors whose paintings retrace the history of Toulouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The basilica of Saint-Sernin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This basilica of brick and stone from the XI Century is actually one of the largest romanesque buildings in the Occident! An ancient stop on the Way of St James, it is a listed UNESCO heritage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beneath its octagonal bell tower you will discover an immense vaulted nave, as well as a crypt that contains numerous relics. Among them are those of Saint Sernin, bishop and martyr from the III century, to whom the basilica owes its name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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gothic Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Jacobins Convent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most remarkable feature that is sure to surprise visitors is the unique vault in the form of a palm tree. The church, with its double nave featuring a painted d\u00e9cor and superb stained-glass windows, is also home to the relics of Saint Thomas Aquinas. As for the cloister of the convent, an island of tranquillity within the city, it regularly hosts concerts and exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A jewel of southern Gothic art, this ensemble was established in the XIII and XIV centuries by the Dominican order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renaissance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The H\u00f4tel d’Ass\u00e9zat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the Renaissance, the city, grown rich from the pastel trade, witnessed the creation of many sumptuous buildings, including the H\u00f4tel d’Ass\u00e9zat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sumptuous courtyard of honour serves as the backdrop from two fa\u00e7ades marked by antique columns linked by a staircase tower. Nicolas Bachelier, the architect, worked for a great many of Toulouse\u2019s families. The building was bequeathed to the city of Toulouse in 1895 and is home to academies and learned societies, including the Jeux Floraux founded in 1323.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A green setting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canal du Midi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several canals cross the city: the Canal du Midi, the Canal de Brienne and the Garonne Lateral Canal. Listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, the Canal du Midi links Toulouse and the Mediterranean Sea. Constructed under the reign of Louis XIV by Pierre-Paul Riquet and completed in the XIX Century by the addition of the Garonne Lateral Canal allowing boats to reach the Atlantic, this waterway can be travelled on foot or by bike, but can also be explored by boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summer, take advantage of the cooling shade of the Plane trees and the peaceful green waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Panorama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The banks of the River Garonne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most beautiful views of the city features the Pont Neuf, the H\u00f4tel-Dieu Saint-Jacques, the dome of La Grave and the River Garonne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promenades or sunbathing: in the very heart of the city, you can enjoy the banks of the river, most notably, along the Promenade Henri-Martin and at the Place de la Daurade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Iconic landmarks, southern French charm
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Toulouse owes its nickname of \u00ab Ville Rose \u00bb to the use of brick. Listed as a \u00ab local craft \u00bb in the south around Toulouse, it has formed part of local heritage from Antiquity to present day. It dresses the fa\u00e7ades with warming colours, from soft pinks to the most flamboyant oranges. Finally, so […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":207732,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/magazine.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10606","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nOur unmissables - Visit Toulouse, France - Toulouse Tourisme<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What to see in Toulouse? 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