Toulouse City Guide

Eating

In Toulouse, gastronomy is part of the lifestyle. Eating well and enjoying the experience is part of the culture! Why not take your pick from the traditional regional flavours on offer or indulge in some world cuisine! No matter what takes you’re fancy, Toulouse is sure to have it…enjoy!

Drinking / Entertainment

You will be not short of things to do at night in Toulouse! The theater, dance, and opera in Toulouse are often on a par with that found in Paris. Don’t forget your dancing shoes as Toulouse caters for all ages and lifestyles! A visit to the Office de Tourisme is a must for first time visitors… you don’t want to miss out!

Things To See & Do

- Basilique St-Sernin - is France’s largest Romanesque church. Its most eye-catching feature a pointed roof is sure to take your breath away! A day for your walking shoes as Toulouse is full of exciting architecture all best discovered on foot!
- Place du Capitole is one of Frances most exciting City Halls. The dazzling pink building dominates the city and is well worth a look! With an abundance of café close by why not take a minute to watch the world go by!
- The National Space Centre – a must for all aviation enthusiasts! A visit to the National Space Centre is a great way to indulge Toulouse history of aviation and a fun day out for all the family!! What’s more it is located just 10kms from Toulouse and with the tour lasting less than 2 hours you are guaranteed to make it back before the shops close! A real family winner!

Shopping

An abundance of shops awaits you in Toulouse! From high-street fashions to up market boutiques Toulouse has it all! Don’t forget to check out Toulouse’s outdoor markets where you could grab a bargain or two! (The market runs every morning except Sunday & Monday).

Key Phrases

Yes - Oui
No - Non
Hello - Bonjour
Goodbye - Au revoir
Please - S’il vous plaît
Thank you - Merci
My name is … - Je m’appelle …
How are you? - Comment ça va?
I’m very well - Ça va bien
I feel ill - Je ne me sens pas bien
How much does it cost? - Combien est-ce que ça coûte?
Do you speak English? - Est-ce que vous parlez anglais?
I don’t understand - Je ne comprends pas
Where is …? - Où est …?
Entrance - Entrée
Exit - Sortie
Danger - Danger
Open - Ouvert
Closed - Fermé
Toilets - Toilettes
Doctor - Médecin
Hotel - Hôtel
Restaurant - Restaurant
Beer - Bière
Wine - Vin

 

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Useful facts on Toulouse

Country dialling code: 33

Dialling within France: France is divided in 5 zones, dial either 01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 + 8 digits

Dialling International:
dial 00 + country code (33) - area code/ city code + number

Time zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October)

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard

Average January temp: 4°C (39°F)

Population: 398,500

Useful information
Useful tel. no. for Toulouse

Emergency number (police / fire / ambulance): 17/18/15

Tourist office:
05 61 11 02 22

Train info:
05 61 10 18 97

Taxis bleus:
05 61 30 02 54


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