Canal du Midi
The Canal du Midi is a UNESCO-listed 17th-century canal that starts in Toulouse and runs 240 kilometers to the Mediterranean. The tree-lined towpath along the canal is free to walk or cycle.
Church in Toulouse
Basilique Saint-Sernin
The Basilique Saint-Sernin is the largest Romanesque church in Europe, a UNESCO-listed building on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route. Free to enter the nave. The octagonal bell tower, the ambulatory with its carved capitals, and the crypt (small fee) are the highlights. Budget travelers visit for free and see a church that has been welcoming pilgrims for over 900 years.
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Before you go
- Address
- Place Saint-Sernin, 31000 Toulouse
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Place du Capitole
Place du Capitole is Toulouse's grand central square, dominated by the neoclassical Capitole building (city hall and theater) with its pink brick facade. Free.
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The whole of Toulouse