Hostels in TOULOUSE, FRANCE

City Toulouse in France

Situated in south of France, Toulouse is a lively capital of the Midi Pyrenees that boasts of number of historic buildings of the Renaissance era and contemporary art galleries truly worth a visit. The bustling cosmopolitan life of Toulouse makes it a cultural heart in the South of France.

History:
Aquitanians were said to be the early inhabitants of Toulouse, followed by Iberians. Toulouse earned its fair recognition as the fourth largest city of the Roman Empire and it was during this period when Christianity forayed there. Toulouse has however remained prosperous and stable despite several invasions throughout its history.

Popular Places and Attractions:
Admire Roman architecture at its best at Basilique St-Sernin, Europe’s largest Romanesque church built of stone, brick and tile. Cathedrale St-Etienne promises architectural delight too. Jacobin Convent, a jewel of Languedoc Gothic, is a magnificent building built entirely in brick. Le Capitole, housing a theatre and the City Hall, is another important tourist attraction featuring painted ceilings and gilt decorations. 

For viewing spectacular natural beauty and landscapes, you can visit gardens, parks and lakes such as Canal du Midi, the Jardin Compans-Caffarelli and prairie des Filtres, etc. Enjoy the sunshine in chilled winters at the roadside cafes at for a relaxing evening.

Getting Around in Toulouse:
A well developed public transport service at Toulouse includes an extensive bus system and a modern metro system. The automatic rubber tired trams run from east to west and north to south connecting remote corners of Toulouse, check the maps and timetables to guide you in the right direction for any of the public transport..

Places for Entertainment:
Nights at Toulouse are crazy and long with various art centres such as museums, parks, theatres, clubs, cafes and bars promising an electrifying atmosphere. Musical concerts and dance performances makes nightlife at Toulouse splendid and lively. UGC Toulouse and The Gaumont Wilson are the two most popular cinemas equipped with latest technology. Some famous bars and discos in Toulouse are Disco Le Maximo, Bar La Bodega, La Tantina de Bourgos, etc.

Visitors can browse through high street stores and chic boutiques for shopping in Toulouse. Antique shops in central Toulouse and open air bric-a-brac market are important shopping centres for local and regional specialities. To have a glimpse of the Romanesque sculpture, ancient art, photography and archaeology of Asia and Egypt, you can visit museums such as Musee des Augustins boasting of an outstanding collection and Espace d’Art Moderne et Contemporain for modern works. 

Accommodation Options:
For a comfortable and quiet time, you can book your stay in one of the many luxury hotels, 3-star hotels, discount hotels, Backpackers hostels, rental apartments, budget hotels, bed and breakfast, guesthouse, motels and Youth hostels in Toulouse.

Currency:
The currency Euro is used in Toulouse and one can visit a currency exchange for converting foreign currency, the best ay to get the best exchange rate is to compare the News, Internet and the currency exchanges if the rates in one place are not good try another.

Toulouse is not only the city of distinguished past but also a city that promises a future of glory and prosperity by being home to a burgeoning aerospace industry and huge infrastructure development.

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