The Place du Capitole
The place that best represents Toulouse is the Place du Capitole. It's always the photo you see in the newspapers. At the same time, this place is really amazing. Have you seen the Occitan Cross marked on the ground? Have fun trying to find your zodiac sign in its corners. Walk under the arcades in front of the Capitole and look up, you will admire 29 frescoes illustrating the history of the city for over two millennia drawn by Raymond Moretti. This place can accommodate 12,000 people, which is pretty cool for rugby or football matches broadcast on the square or when the City Hall organizes free concerts. A little tip: come take photos here during the week, as there are often events on the square during the weekend.
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The dome of the La Grave hospital
In truth, the most photographed monument in Toulouse is the dome of the La Grave hospital, which you can see from afar with its green roof. When strolling along the riverbanks, it's the main landmark that catches your eye, so naturally, it ends up in photos. On Instagram, there's even a special hashtag for this monument to post on Thursdays: #jeudicestgrave. Seeing this dome at the office reminds us of the sunny days and long evenings spent on the riverbanks.
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Hôpital La Grave
7, place Lange
Le quai Lombard et la place de la Daurade
The perfect place to chill when the weather is nice or to go for a jog in the morning along the Garonne River. You can snap photos of the Saint-Pierre Bridge, Quai Lombard, and Place de la Daurade from this spot where you're feeling #chill, or from the Pont Neuf, Saint-Pierre Bridge itself, or even from Port Viguerie across the way. In short, it's a super cool and pretty spot where you can have a great time, so what are you waiting for to share this moment on Instagram?
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The Lombard quays and the Place de la Daurade
Place de la Daurade
The Saint-Sernin Basilica
Why take a photo of a basilica? Well, first because this one was built in the 4th century AD and it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. Also, because it's seriously impressive, you can walk around it in the square to admire its architecture, and if you decide to visit inside, you'll be amazed by what you see. Have you seen that awesome organ? And if you want to feel a bit special, you can go look for the feet of Saint Christopher sticking out of one of the columns of the basilica. Rumor has it that touching them will bring you luck and protection.
It's a lucky charm. Don't forget to make a wish! Little tip from Bonbon: they can be found in the south transept of the basilica, at the back on the right when you enter the building.
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The Basilica of Saint-Sernin
place Saint-Sernin
The Convent of the Jacobins
Here, you can access the church for free, but the entrance to the convent is paid. In the church part, you can admire the palm trees, which are pillars of 22 meters topped by a stellar vault with eleven branches intersected by bisectors. It's pretty amazing, and on the base of one of the palm trees, you can find a huge mirror reflecting the ceiling. It's a bit dizzying. The cloister, on the other hand, is very pleasant to visit. It's a very quiet place where it's nice to cool off, especially in the summer.
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The Jacobins Convent
Parvis des Jacobins
The rooftops of Toulouse from the Carmes parking lot
Go up to the top floor of the Carmes parking lot to admire the view of Toulouse. Luckily for you, you can take the elevator up to the second-to-last floor and then finish the climb on foot. Look straight ahead, you can see the green dome of La Grave hospital! It's the place to be for amateur photographers.
Parking des Carmes
1, place des Carmes
Ouvert 7/7 24h/24
Toulouse Rooftops from Galeries Lafayette
All fashionistas know that the rooftop terrace of Galeries Lafayette gives you access to a stunning view of the pink city. On the left, Saint-Etienne Cathedral, on the right, the towers of Jolimont, a little further right, the bell tower of Saint-Sernin, in front the tower of the Capitole and the bell tower of the Jacobins. If you look closely, you can even see a bit of the dome of La Grave! So, hurry up and take the elevator of the department store to admire the view!
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Galerie Lafayette
4/8, rue Lapeyrouse
Open from 9:30am to 8pm - closed on Sundays
L'Hôtel Assezat
This 16th-century private mansion is a hidden architectural gem in the city center. Designed by Nicolas Bachelier, the greatest Toulouse architect of the Renaissance, for the wealthy pastelier Pierre d'Assezat. Today, the building houses the Bamberg Foundation museum where you can admire the art collection of Argentine art enthusiast Georges Bemberg. Wedding photographers and fashion bloggers flock to this place for their photo shoots. So, go ahead and explore this stunning location!
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The Assezat Hotel
Place d'Assezat
The City of Space
This scientific themed park focused on space and space exploration is a must-visit in Toulouse. Bring along your little brother/sister/cousin or any youngster in your life because it's a place for kids too. But the life-size replica of the Ariane 5 rocket is something you shouldn't miss, it's quite impressive up close. Don't forget to take a selfie with it or inside one of the rooms of the Mir space station replica!
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La Cité de l’espace
Avenue Jean Gonord
Tél : 05 67 22 23 24
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Le jardin japonais
Come take a stroll in the Japanese garden at Compans Caffarelli Garden (gardens within gardens). It is really cute and cherry blossoms in the spring will make you want to lounge on the grass where you're not supposed to walk! The Japanese garden in Toulouse is a classified park remarkable garden of France and just for that reason, it deserves to appear on your Instagram feed!
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Compans Caffarelli Garden, Boulevard Lascrosses
Open from 7:45 am to 9 pm