Getting Around in France

France is a nation with a republic government type that gets its independence in the year 486. With a population of around 60 million people scattered on 180,000 square miles of land, France has a lot of charms that attract millions of travellers to come to this country. Aside from the famous Eiffel Tower, The Louvre Museum and The Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, France also has other attractions that are less famous but has the same grandeur like the country’s capital city. Come to Toulouse, the fourth largest city in France that is known as a place for spaceflight and aviation for the past 20 years. About 10% of the city population work in the civil aviation industry and despite the economic boom, the historic city is still unchanged.

To get to Toulouse, you can buy a flight ticket to Blagnac Airport that is located about 20 minutes from the city. This world-class airport serves passengers from the inside and outside the country as well including popular places like London and Munich. From the airport, you can employ car hire France that is strategically placed at the airport for your travelling convenience.

One of the most popular places to visit in Toulouse is the Saint-Sermin basilica, a Romanesque building that is known as the biggest in the western world. The sheer size and beauty of this building has never fail to amaze the visitors of this place. This building is open to visitors all year except on the 25th December which is the Christmas Day in France. The entry fee to this building is free unless you want to enter the crypt for only €2. It is truly remarkable that this building still stand strong after a thousand years and the use of bricks in building he cathedral adds a sense of warmth and lightness to the surroundings.

Other places that you must visit in Toulouse are the Capitole, Pont-Neuf and George Labit Museum which is unique and special in its own way. Aside from visiting places, you can also spend your time walking through the city along the Canal du Midi which is a great place for you to watch the beauty of this city or you can also have a walk along the Garonne River. Toulouse is also a hub for students from all over the world to continue their degrees so you can expect parties and events to be held throughout the year. In conclusion, Toulouse is a perfect place for those who are searching for a humble city to spend your time visiting historical places in the day and have a small party during the night.