Toulouse – Explore The Pink City of France And Enjoy A Surreal Time
Tourist love France for many reason-food, art and culture remains the topmost. France has the highest number of tourists coming in every year among the other European countries. There are several 17th-century architectural explorations around the city. Toulouse is the fourth largest in France and has a Spanish influence as it borders with Spain. Toulouse is also called the Pink city (La Ville Rose) of France due to its appearance that is caused by the Terra Cota bricks for buildings. A tour through the city will not only allow you to explore the new avenues of travel but also enjoy the authentic cuisines and the beautiful landscapes of the place.
Let's check out the best possible spots to visit in Toulouse.
Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse
The Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse is a church that was a part of the former abbey, however, nothing remains other than this old church at present. The construction of this basilica was said to be started in the 4th century. The Saint Sernin was built in memory of the Saint and also is one of the well-preserved largest churches in the world with Romanesque style and design. The church is also listed on the World Heritage site from the year 1998.
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Cité de l'Espace
The Cité de l'Espace is an educational and entertainment center that pulls 200,000 tourists on an average every year. It was first inaugurated in the year 1996 in the outskirts of the city. The theme of the center is Spaceflight and Air and Space Park. There are several replicas of famous space crafts and flights that look not less than the original ones. So if you are with your kid this place will the best to visit.
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Les Abattoirs
The Les Abattoirs in Toulouse is a museum that has the best of modern and contemporary art of the city. The museum also exhibits various regional art collections that are part and parcel of the history of the city. Les Abattoirs is located in the Occitainie region of Toulouse. The vicinity of the museum is quite an attractive one. People love the interior of the museum as well as the surroundings. The museum is normally closed on Monday’s rest of all days tourists are welcomed!
