🇫🇷 Toulouse in One Day | The Ultimate "Pink City" Itinerary 🌸✨
As France’s fourth-largest city and the capital of Occitanie, Toulouse dazzles with its rose-hued brick architecture—earning its nickname "La Ville Rose" (The Pink City). Here’s how to soak up its history, food, and charm in just one day! ⛪ Morning: Gothic Grandeur 1️⃣ Cathédrale Saint-Étienne Why Go? A stunning mix of Romanesque + Gothic styles, with stained glass that paints the floors pink at noon 🌈. Photo Op: The red-brick plaza outside (📸 golden hour magic!). 🚶 Next Stop: 13min walk 🍽️ Lunch: Taste of Toulouse 2️⃣ Maison du Cassoulet Must-Eat: Cassoulet (slow-cooked beans + duck confit + sausage 🦆). Deal: €28.50 for 2 courses (or €35 for 3)—worth every cent! Local Tip: Ask for extra crusty bread to mop up the sauce 🥖. 🚶 Next Stop: 24min walk 🌿 Afternoon: Culture & Green Spaces 3️⃣ Muséum de Toulouse Highlights: Dinosaur skeletons 🦕 + Occitan natural history. Budget Hack: First Sunday = free entry! (We missed it 😅). Alternative: Picnic in Jardin des Plantes 🌳 (if skipping the museum). 🚶 Next Stop: 20min walk ⛪ Late Afternoon: Cloisters & Perfume 4️⃣ Couvent des Jacobins Hidden Gem: Palm-tree pillars in the cloister (🌴 in France?!). Freebie: Perfume samples from friendly promoters 🎁. Rest Spot: Chill on the stone benches under vaulted ceilings. 🚶 Next Stop: 11min walk 🌇 Evening: Sunset & Souvenirs 5️⃣ Basilique Saint-Sernin Pro Tip: Climb the bell tower (€5) for 360° pink-city views 🌆. Alternative: Shop at Rue du Taur for violettes candies (💜 local specialty). 🍷 Bonus: Nightcap Drink: Pastis at Le Bar Basque (near Place du Capitole). Snack: Toulouse sausage baguette from Marché Victor Hugo (open till 8PM). #ToulouseDayTrip #PinkCityGuide
