3 Days in Toulouse — Complete Itinerary
Place du Salin Historical Walk
Explore the 12th-century square with its Roman-era foundations and 18th-century facades; join the free 10am guided walk led by local historians at the Fontaine des Carmes.
Musée des Augustins
View the 12th-century Romanesque cloister and Renaissance art collection in the former Augustinian convent; see the iconic "Sculpture of St. Michael" by Jean Goujon.
Le Mirail Market Dinner
Eat at Le Mirail (17 Rue des Carmes), a 1920s market hall serving €12 "cassoulet" with white beans and duck confit; sit at the counter with locals.
Canal du Midi Boat Tour
Depart from Quai de la Daurade at 9am for a 1.5-hour guided tour of the UNESCO-listed waterway; spot the 18th-century aqueduct at Pont Gondran.
Saint-Cyprien Quarter Stroll
Wander the medieval streets near Place du Capitole; discover the 15th-century Maison de l’Échevinage and the hidden courtyard at 10 Rue de la Daurade.
La Cité de l'Espace Dinner
Dine at Le Petit Clos (12 Rue du 11 Novembre), a 1920s bistro with €25 "cassoulet" and local wine; sit in the sun-dappled courtyard.
Jardin des Plantes
Walk the 22-acre botanical garden (17 Rue de la Libération) to see the 18th-century glasshouses and native lavender fields; spot the rare "Toulouse lily" in bloom.
Capitole Market & Wine Tasting
Browse the 18th-century Capitole market (Place du Capitole) for €3 "pâté" samples; join a free 3pm wine tasting at Le Petit Château (4 Rue du Taur).
Saint-Étienne Cathedral
Attend the 8pm "Gothic Choir" performance at the 13th-century cathedral; hear the 12th-century organ during the 30-minute service.
Local Insider Tip
Ask for "marrons glacés" (candied chestnuts) at La Maison des Marrons (10 Rue de la Daurade) – it’s a 1920s recipe tourists miss.
About These Attractions
Verified descriptions from Wikipedia · Last checked 2026-04-12
The Musée des Augustins de Toulouse is a fine arts museum in Toulouse, France which conserves a collection of sculpture and paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The paintings are from throughout France, the sculptures representing Occitan culture of the regio
The Jardin des Plantes, also known as the Jardin des Plantes de Paris when distinguished from other jardins des plantes in other cities, is the main botanical garden in France. Jardin des Plantes is the official name in the present day, but it is in fact an elliptical form of Jar
Saint-Étienne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Charles Borromeo, in Saint-Étienne, Loire, France.
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