{"id":197330,"date":"2026-01-23T12:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/?page_id=197330"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:42:40","slug":"city-breaks-in-france-where-to-go-for-an-easy-authentic-weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/en\/why-toulouse\/city-breaks-in-france-where-to-go-for-an-easy-authentic-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"City breaks in France: where to go for an easy, authentic weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a great city break in France?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most travellers from the UK, the perfect French city break usually means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy access by plane or train<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A walkable city centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good value for money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plenty to see and do in a short stay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great food and a lively atmosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a French city break beyond Paris?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more travellers are now choosing alternative city breaks in France \u2014 cities that are vibrant and authentic, without the crowds. Cities where you can explore at your own pace, enjoy terraces and local life, and feel part of the destination rather than just a visitor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"is-style-h3-surtitle\">culture &amp; lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Toulouse ticks all the boxes for a perfect city break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the south of France, <strong>Toulouse<\/strong> combines culture, lifestyle and southern charm \u2014 all in a compact, walkable city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">Toulouse offers a rich cultural heritage without feeling overwhelming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The historic city centre is home to remarkable monuments, intimate museums and beautiful squares, all set within a compact, walkable area.<br>It\u2019s the kind of city that invites you to slow down and explore on foot \u2014 wandering from one neighbourhood to another, browsing independent shops and stopping for coffee along the way.<br>In the evening, a walk along the Garonne River is one of the highlights of a stay in Toulouse. Locals gather by the water, terraces fill up and the city takes on a relaxed, southern atmosphere that\u2019s perfect for a long weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city isn\u2019t affected by over-tourism, which means accommodation remains affordable \u2014 even in the historic centre. You\u2019ll find a wide range of hotels within walking distance of major landmarks, restaurants and bars, allowing you to stay central without paying premium prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting around is simple and inexpensive. Toulouse has two metro lines, but most of the main sights are close enough to explore on foot. Fewer transport costs, less time commuting \u2014 and more time enjoying the city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignfull is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Venez d\u00e9couvrir Toulouse !\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WuJbgrJeT2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-color-scheme\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy to reach from the UK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Toulouse has an international airport with direct flights from London, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham. The airport is just 9 km from the city centre, making arrivals quick and stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A city made for walking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The historic centre is compact and easy to explore on foot. From lively student districts to elegant squares, everything is within walking distance \u2014 perfect for a short stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Southern atmosphere, all year round<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With its pink-brick architecture, sunny climate and riverside walks along the Garonne, Toulouse has a relaxed southern feel. Terraces are lively most of the year, from morning coffee to evening aperitifs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Culture, food and local life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Romanesque landmarks, small museums, local markets and a vibrant food scene make Toulouse an ideal destination for travellers who want a real French city break, not a theme-park destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b79bb87951&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b79bb87951\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"1300\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take time to stroll through the streets \u00a9 R\u00e9mi Deligeon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b79bb88386&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b79bb88386\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/gastronomie-emilie-eychenne.jpg\" alt=\"Gastronomie\" class=\"wp-image-189510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/gastronomie-emilie-eychenne.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/gastronomie-emilie-eychenne-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/gastronomie-emilie-eychenne-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/gastronomie-emilie-eychenne-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restaurant in Toulouse \u00a9 Emilie Eychenne<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-h3-surtitle\">Foodie destination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Toulouse, we love to eat and we love to go out. You can sample all kinds of cuisine, from the latest street food trends to slow-cooked dishes whose recipes are discreetly passed down among family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toulouse brings together all the excellent produce from the surrounding areas: Lot, Gers, Ari\u00e8ge\u2026 and often adds a twist from a young generation of highly creative chefs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b79bb89187&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b79bb89187\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/toulouse-basilique-saint-sernin.jpg\" alt=\"La basilique Saint-Sernin\" class=\"wp-image-197334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/toulouse-basilique-saint-sernin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/toulouse-basilique-saint-sernin-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/toulouse-basilique-saint-sernin-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/toulouse-basilique-saint-sernin-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" 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data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b79bb89beb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b79bb89beb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/musee-des-augustins-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mus\u00e9e des Augustins\" class=\"wp-image-192375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/musee-des-augustins-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/musee-des-augustins-1-600x900.jpg 600w, 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\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mus\u00e9e des Augustins \u00a9 R\u00e9mi Deligeon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b79bb8a5c9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b79bb8a5c9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"1300\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/restaurant-terrasse-toulouse.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant \u00e0 Toulouse\" class=\"wp-image-7705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/restaurant-terrasse-toulouse.jpg 867w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/restaurant-terrasse-toulouse-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/restaurant-terrasse-toulouse-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/restaurant-terrasse-toulouse-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meet up on the terrace of a restaurant \u00a9 R\u00e9mi Deligeon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Looking for a city break in France that feels easy, authentic and welcoming? Toulouse is the perfect place<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-text-image has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-text-image__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-h3-surtitle\">Flights from UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct flights from<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Birmingham, Bristol, London and Manchester with British Airways, Easyjet and Ryanair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse.aeroport.fr\/en\/flights-and-destinations?country=19&amp;precision=1day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-text-image__media is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0b79bb8b6be&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b79bb8b6be\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/aeroport-toulouse-blagnac.jpg\" alt=\"A\u00e9roport de Toulouse Blagnac\" class=\"wp-image-197342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/aeroport-toulouse-blagnac.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/aeroport-toulouse-blagnac-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/aeroport-toulouse-blagnac-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/aeroport-toulouse-blagnac-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" 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Deligeon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center pattern-text-image__content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-h3-surtitle\">City break by train<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Paris+Toulouse combo by train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\">save a night&#8217;s hotel accommodation!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take the Eurostar from London, spend a day in Paris and then board a Paris-Toulouse sleeper train. 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https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/toulouse-garonne-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/toulouse-garonne-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/toulouse-garonne.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3  class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-post\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<use href=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/themes\/tourisme\/icons\/sprite.svg#post\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/en\/why-toulouse\/best-weekend-breaks-in-the-south-of-france\/\">Best weekend breaks in the south of 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La place Saint-Georges\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/ou-sortir-place-saint-georges-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/ou-sortir-place-saint-georges-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/ou-sortir-place-saint-georges-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/ou-sortir-place-saint-georges-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/ou-sortir-place-saint-georges-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.toulouse-tourisme.com\/assets\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/ou-sortir-place-saint-georges.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3  class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-post\" 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