Bravo Toulouse, the French city hitting all the right musical and culinary notes
This newly-crowned Unesco City of Music in south-west France has historic and innovative cultural venues, and superb regional cuisine to boot
March 2023
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Toulouse, France: ‘the sun bounces off the pink brick and everything glows’
Food tour operator Jessica Hammer on where to eat, drink and tango the night away in ‘la Ville Rose’
July 2017
Holiday guides
Toulouse city guide: what to see plus the best bars, restaurants and hotels
In France’s sunny ‘pink city’, ancient palaces show world-class art and crowds sip pastis and eat cassoulet and top-notch tapas at lively food markets
December 2016
Yoga for beginners in the south of France
A trip outside the comfort zone can often feel a bit of a stretch. Our writer travels to an idyllic rural retreat near Toulouse with some concerns. As it happens, it proves to be a life-changing trip
June 2016
Euro 2016: travel guide to France’s host cities
The Euro 2016 host cities all offer a delicious taste of France to go with the football – from glorious food and chic bars to world-class art and architecture
May 2009
Ask Tom
Ask Tom
Tom Hall of Lonely Planet answers your questions about worldwide travel. This week Spain by bus, cool campsites and hotels in Toulouse
April 2007
Flying visit
Toulouse
September 2005
Flying visit
From November 5-13 some 300 antique dealers congregate at the Parc des Expositions with their wares - a fine assortment of furniture, ceramics, jewellery and books.
June 2003
Rich pickings
Home to the Airbus, Toulouse has grown wealthy off the profits of its aeronautical industry. Three pairs of shoes, two books and some wine later, Ros Taylor couldn't say the same.
June 2002
Cathar's cradle
In high-tech Toulouse and surrounding Languedoc, Ben Mallalieu meets demons, mystery and genius.
