Midi-Pyrénées Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Garonne featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and a bridge
Lourdes - Tarbes showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a sunset
Saint Etienne Cathedrale which includes a city and a fountain
Garonne featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and a sunset
Toulouse showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as a couple
Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

Larger than some European countries, Midi-Pyrénées has a picturesque landscape, rich traditions and cultural attractions. Visit medieval hilltop villages, Roman remnants and vineyards.

Enjoy the youthful and progressive setting of the metropolis of Toulouse. Stroll through the University of Toulouse 1 and its two counterparts for a glimpse of college ambiance. Marvel at the Saint Etienne Cathedral, sit by a pond in the Jardin Royal and relax in the grounds surrounding the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel west to reach LourdesOpens in a new window, one of Catholicism’s most important pilgrimage sites. See the Grotte de Massabielle, where it is believed the Virgin Mary appeared 18 times to a young girl. Close to Lourdes is the charming spa town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre popular for canyoning, caving and bicycling.

Midi-Pyrénées contains many small villages hidden in valleys. Spend time in Cahors for the Cahors Cathedral and the 14th-century Pont Valentré. Bring skis and snowboards to the spa town of Cauterets, camp in the snowy mountains resorts of Luz-Saint-Sauveur and go ice climbing in Gavarnie.

Enjoy the stunning countryside in the Pyrénées National Park. Picnic near one of the pristine lakes and capture photos of imposing mountains.

Anticipate fairly dry weather year-round with hot summers and mild winters in the valleys with very occasional snow. Join locals and vacationers occupying the banks of the Garonne River while the sun is out.

Try regional delicacies containing hints of spices. Among the popular dishes is the Toulouse cassoulet, which includes duck, sausages and beans. The region is known across the globe for its Aerospace Valley, with hundreds of companies relating to aviation and space based here.

Fly to the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and get around the region by car or train. This vast area is in southwestern France on the border with Spain, not far from Barcelona. To its west is Aquitaine region.

The Midi-Pyrénées has a varied terrain with snowy peaks for skiing and ice climbing, quaint valley villages and college towns.

Where to stay in Midi-Pyrénées

Garonne which includes a river or creek, heritage architecture and a bridge

Toulouse City-Centre

Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Toulouse City-Centre. Top attractions like Church of the Jacobins and Place du Capitole are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Capitole Station or Jeanne d'Arc Metro Station to see more of the city.

Toulouse City-Centre
Capitole de Toulouse showing outdoor eating, dining out and a city

Capitole

Discover Capitole, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Capitole include Place du Capitole and Church of the Jacobins, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Capitole Station.

Capitole
Jardin des Plantes featuring flowers, wild flowers and a garden

Toulouse South-East

Get to know Toulouse South-East and its many features like its parks and casinos. You might want to explore sights like Casino Theater Barriere of Toulouse and Jardin des Plantes, and you can jump on the metro at Faculté de Pharmacie Metro Station or Rangueil Station to get around the city.

Toulouse South-East
Basilique Saint-Sernin showing heritage architecture

Arnaud Bernard

Arnaud Bernard is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Basilica of Saint-Sernin and Place du Capitole.

Arnaud Bernard

Matabiau

Matabiau is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal du Midi and Cafe-Theatre Les 3T.

Matabiau
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Saint-Cyprien

Get to know Saint-Cyprien and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Centre de l'Affiche and Les Abattoirs, and you can jump on the metro at Saint Cyprien-Republique Station or Fer à Cheval Tram Stop to get around the city.

Saint-Cyprien
Plaza Hotel Capitole Toulouse
Plaza Hotel Capitole Toulouse
4 out of 5
7 Place Du Capitole, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is AU$169 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Central, clean"

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Plaza Hotel Capitole Toulouse
The Social Hub Toulouse
The Social Hub Toulouse
4 out of 5
1 Rue de Sébastopol, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is AU$122 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (205 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly & helpful. Small practical & convenient."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

The Social Hub Toulouse
Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
The price is AU$133 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
"Central , well served by bus from the airport . Modern and comfortable"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
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Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
"Central , well served by bus from the airport . Modern and comfortable"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
4 out of 5
16, Boulevard Bonrepos, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star residence in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,532 reviews)
"Near main station"

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
Odalys City Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport
Odalys City Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport
4 out of 5
6 Place Marcel Dassault, Blagnac
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Blagnac. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (384 reviews)
"Very good rooms, close to the airport. Limited vending machine choices, though."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Odalys City Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport
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