The fourth-largest city in France, on the Garonne and the centre of the European aerospace industry: a Romanesque basilica, Renaissance mansions, covered markets, cassoulet, and space and aviation museums on the edge of town.
A first look at Toulouse
Aeroscopia Aerospace Museum
An aerospace museum in Blagnac, about 9 km from the centre, with two Concordes and over 40 aircraft; open every day.
Basilica of Saint-Sernin
The largest Romanesque church preserved in France, with crypts and relics; closed to visitors during services.
Bemberg Foundation, Hôtel d'Assézat
A 16th-century Renaissance mansion that houses the Bemberg Foundation art collection; closed on Mondays from August to April.
Cité de l'Espace
A space park with a planetarium and an IMAX cinema, Mir modules and Ariane 5 in a 4-hectare garden; closed Mondays.
Couvent des Jacobins
A Dominican convent with the tomb of Thomas Aquinas, a double nave of palm-tree pillars, a cloister and refectory exhibitions.
La Halle de la Machine
The home of a company that builds giant fantasy machines, with daily demonstrations and Minotaur rides; closed Mondays and in January.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Daurade
A minor basilica on the Garonne quay, with an 1807 copy of a 15th-century Black Madonna; open daily 9 am to 6 pm.
Restaurant Émile
A restaurant on Place Saint-Georges whose cassoulet with duck confit is its stated speciality; lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Victor Hugo Market
The covered market with regional produce on the ground floor and restaurants upstairs; open Tuesday to Sunday mornings.
Au Père Louis
A wine bar with a listed historic first room and a house quinquina; open Tuesday to Saturday at lunch and from 6 pm.
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