Cheap flights to Toulouse, France
Find a cheap flight to Toulouse for a relaxing summer break or sporty winter adventure. Toulouse built its fortunes on the trade of woad (a flowering plant known as “pastel” which produces a blue dye) and is now famed for its violets, which you’ll find in every imaginable form, including as colouring for your fine-dining mashed potatoes! The city is known as “La Ville Rose” (the pink city) thanks to the rosy hues of its brickwork. But between the pinks and blues, you’ll find plenty of green – parks and open spaces abound – as well architecture that ranges from Gothic and Renaissance to industrial. Dining options include a bustling street market scene and Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as everything in between.
Make the most of a winter break and book a flight to Toulouse. Andorra is only a few hours away and has 5 ski resorts to choose from and it’s not just the snow which makes this an appealing destination, it’s the tax free status! For a resort closer to Toulouse try St Lary and Piau Engaly. St Lary is great for beginners and intermediaries but might not be stretching enough for the more experienced skier/snowboarder as the black runs are few and far between. Piau Engaly is one of the highest resorts in the Pyrenees and is also good for beginners and intermediaries.
We offer cheap flights to Toulouse from East Midlands up to 3 times a week.
Find Toulouse's best:
- Family
Family
Best for kids:
Space City Theme Park
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Blast off!! Toulouse is the world’s second-largest space research centre, and kids will love getting stellar at the Cité de l'Espace (Space City Theme Park) where little astronauts can train for their next expedition on rocket slides and moon buggies, and mini astronomers can gasp at the wonders of the Stellarium. Interactive exhibitions keep the kids involved and busy, while adults will also find plenty to enjoy: try your hand at Astro jumping, defy gravity in the Gyro Extreme or take off in the Ariane 5 Rocket, which reaches a height of 53 metres.
Where: Cité de l'Espace, avenue Jean Gonord, Tel: +33 (0)8 20 37 72 23.
Website: www.cite-espace.com
- Walking
Walking
Best walk:
Plan Lumière
Giving Paris a run for its money in the City of Light stakes, Plan Lumière (the Lighting Plan) was inaugurated in 2004 and uses up-to-the-minute lighting technology to transform Toulouse by night into a visual spectacle. Taking in sights ranging from historic monuments to modern architecture – Basilique Saint-Sernin, Pont des Catalans and Musée des Abattoirs to name a few – the walk lasts around two hours and places must be booked in advance.
Where: Toulouse city centre, Contact the Toulouse Tourist Office.
Tel: +33 (0)5 61 11 02 22
Email: infos@ot-toulouse.fr
Website: www.toulouse-tourisme.com
- Tin Tin
Tin Tin
Best for Tin Tin fans:
Espace Tin Tin
More than just a cartoon character, Tin Tin is almost as integral to the French literary tradition as Victor Hugo. He is, in fact, the creation of a French-Belgian cartoonist – but true fans won’t need to be told that. They probably won’t “need” the Tin Tin pyjamas, stationery, homewares and other paraphernalia that Espace Tintin stocks either, but since when has that ever stopped a fan?Where: Espace Tintin, Place des Puits Clos, 12, Toulouse, Tel: +33 (0)5 61 21 60 34.
- Patisserie
Patisserie
Best patisserie:
Maison Pillon
Face it: you’re in France, so resistance in the face of confection is useless – and why settle for inferior pastries when you can indulge at Maison Pillon, a temple of chocolates, biscuits and regional goodies housed in a gorgeous 19th century building? Don’t forget to try Le Pavé du Capitole, an orange praline and chocolate creation created in honour of La Place du Capitole [the city’s bustling central square] – it’s the award-winning house specialty.
Where: Maison Pillon, 23 rue du Languedoc, Toulouse 31000, Tel: +33 (0)5 61 55 03 08.
Website: www.maison-pillon.fr
Toulouse - (TLS)
Location
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is 8km (4miles) northwest of the city of Toulouse. The Capital of Occitania - Toulouse stands at the crossroads of Gascony (on the left bank of the River Garonne) and the Languedoc region (on the right bank).
Public transport
The airport and town centre buses are available from outside door C in the arrivals hall. They will take you to and from the airport and the city centre.
• From 05h00 am till 00h15 am
• 20 minute journey
• A bus leaves every 20 minutes
• 4 different stops
• Telephone 0033 (0)534606400
Taxi: Estimated journey time to the city centre is 10 to 20 minutes. Taxis are situated on ground level, the level arrival, between doors C and D.
Phone : 0033 (0)561300254 or 0033 (0)607412933
Check-in
Opens 2 hours prior to flight departure time. Desks close promptly 40 minutes prior to departure.
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