France Day 10: Toulouse, La Ville Rose

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The Sights

We took the public bus into town which was effortless. The new metro is open but it is still only one line and only gives access to the most populous places. Old Toulouse is pretty small so it was not too much trouble to get around town.

Toulouse is really an incredible city and probably does not get its due credit despite being the 5th largest city in France. The town has changed and the population of North Africans has increased significantly to the point where it was shocking. Toulousains joke that in the center city you will no longer find any French people, this was sadly near to the truth.

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Photos

Toulouse, le Grand Rond
Near the Jardin Royal.

In the Jardin Royal, Toulouse
Beautiful garden, a bit off the center but worth the visit.

Toulouse, the Pont Neuf
This is Toulouse's main and main, the most depicted place, probably.

The Garonne River and Hotel Dieu
Weather could have been better . . .

La Coupole
I believe this is part of Hotel Dieu - the old hospital - as well.

Place du Capitole
This is Toulouse's main square with the city hall, the Capitole.

Le Donjon Comtal
At the rear of the Capitole, Toulouse was ruled by a Count and this was his castle.

Toulouse, Les Augustins
Another one of the great cathedrals in Toulouse, all made of brick of course.

Sainte Etienne Cathedral
In Toulouse, photo of the rose window, transept.

Yum! Eclair
That will buy me some peace and quiet for a half hour.

Comments

[Toby]

Nice picture in front of the "Capitole" ! :D