hkskyline's 2026 in TOULOUSE

[hkskyline]

Toulouse is a really good short getaway from my base in London. Not yet bursting with tourists on the streets, it has a nice historic centre, beautiful riverfront, and delicious food. This place is a must-see for aviation enthusiasts, with Airbus having a huge factory presence here. I could even see their huge Beluga airplanes from the civilian side of the airport.





Heading into the city centre, there are a lot of pink-coloured buildings, whose bricks are made from the local area's reddish-pink clay, giving the city the nickname "ville rose" (pink city).



























More photos on my website : https://www.globalphotos.org/toulouse.htm

[mrnyc]

lovely place -- i encourage everyone to check this thread out as you have nothing to lose.

[mousquet]

Originally Posted by mrnyc

i encourage everyone to check this thread out as you have nothing to lose.

In case anybody would be in doubt or wouldn't get it, that was the pun of the week, cause English is a weird language.

First time I see hkskyline posting some France... He's wandering in hostile territory now, lol.

[hkskyline]

Originally Posted by mousquet

In case anybody would be in doubt or wouldn't get it, that was the pun of the week, cause English is a weird language.

First time I see hkskyline posting some France... He's wandering in hostile territory now, lol.

It has definitely been a while since I posted something from France. I might have an old Paris thread here but I did find a 2008 Avignon thread.

I actually had a good time in Toulouse. I do speak some French so getting around, ordering food, and buying tickets were not an issue, and this city was a bit laid back and felt quite safe.

[hkskyline]

Don't be fooled by the ugly white exterior. This is the oldest covered market in France, now in a modern building and turned into a major tourist attraction. With over 80 stalls, the Victor Hugo Market is a great place to stock up on groceries, which are attractively laid out in style.





































A low-profile set of stairs leads you up to a white door. Behind it on the first floor are a number of restaurants that offer local fare at very reasonable prices, including specialties such as cassoulet for a fulfilling lunch.





More photos on my website : https://www.globalphotos.org/toulouse.htm

[mousquet]

Originally Posted by hkskyline

Don't be fooled by the ugly white exterior. This is the oldest covered market in France, now in a modern building and turned into a major tourist attraction.

There would be a multi-story parking garage above the market itself.
The former, older structure definitely looked more attractive like a 19th-century market hall, but you know, using a modern car may still be handy for groceries...

Otherwise, yes, food in that region is much appreciated. It would rival Lyon as the country's food capital IMO.

[sopas ej]

Very nice photos! It's nice to see photos of "The Pink City."

And being that I have not yet eaten this morning, looking at the market photos is making me really hungry!

[ColDayMan]

Great photos!