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Toulouse: A Journey Through Time and Nature

Chehab Ahmed

30 Nov 2023

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Embark on a 10-day adventure to Toulouse, France, where ancient marvels and natural beauty await. Explore historic landmarks, stroll through enchanting gardens, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this vibrant city. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Toulouse

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Toulouse's Past

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$7

Pont Neuf

Stone road bridge with 7 arches completed in 1632 spanning the Garonne river & stretching 722 feet.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Crypte archéologique de l'ancienne église Saint-Pierre-des-Cuisines

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$4

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Raymond VI Garden

Park adjacent to an art museum, with a carousel, a cafe & views of the river & La Grave chapel dome.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

Day 2Divine Beauty and Spiritual Grandeur

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$12

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$ 2

Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse

Medieval basilica with relics of 128 saints & a thorn said to have come from the Crown of Thorns.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$5

1032 - 1239 min

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Directions

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

Day 3Hidden Gems and Tranquil Gardens

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$12

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$ 4

Église Saint-Aubin

Incomplete church from the 1800s with a dome & stained-glass windows, hosting a weekend market.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Hôtel du Vieux-Raisin

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$3

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Jardin Compans-Caffarelli

Landscaped park featuring tree-shaded benches, paved walkways, grassy lawns, statues & more.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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$4

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Jardin Japonais Pierre Baudis

Landscaped Japanese garden with a pond crossed by a small red bridge overlooked by a tea pavilion.

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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$4

Day 4Riverside Bliss and Architectural Wonders

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$4

Prairie des Filtres

Shaded riverside meadows & picnic spot with a summer beach area, playground, bar & city views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Dôme de La Grave

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

Day 5Botanical Delights and Historical Treasures

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$8

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$ 2

Jardin des Plantes

Public park & 18th-century botanic gardens with a pond, playground & medicinal plant collection.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$3

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Agence française des Chemins de Compostelle

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

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$1

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Donjon du Capitole

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$4

Day 6Castles, Basilicas, and Royal Gardens

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$8

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$ 4

Château de la Reynerie

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$3

13 - 16 min

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Basilica of Our Lady of the Daurade

Basilica with origins in a Roman temple, housing an 1807 copy of a 15th-century Black Madonna.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$4

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Jardin Royal

Free entry to 1750s wooded public park, with exotic tree species, a pond & a Saint-Exupéry statue.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$1

Day 7A Wild Encounter at Plaisance du Touch

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$9

Parc zoologique de Plaisance du Touch

Safari zoo with around 100 African species from lions to elephants, plus driving & walking routes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$9

Day 8Parks, Mansions, and Medieval Mysteries

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$9

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$ 2

Grand Rond

This historic park includes a fountain, gazebo & flower gardens, plus sculptures, bridges & benches.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$1

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Hôtel de Bernuy

Palace built in the early 1500s featuring Renaissance & Gothic architecture & a tall tower.

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

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$3

3 - 4 min

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Couvent des Jacobins

Striking Dominican edifice housing Thomas Aquinas' tomb & known for its Gothic vaults.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$5

Day 9Roman Ruins and Commemorative Monuments

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$8

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$ 2

Amphithéâtre romain de Toulouse-Purpan

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$4

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Square Charles de Gaulle

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Monument of the Combatants of Haute-Garonn

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

Day 10A Farewell to Toulouse's Charms

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$0

Budget breakdown: $88 In total

Activities & Food:$73

Transport:$16