Discover Toulouse must do’s. Toulouse is a city located in southwest France, close to the Pyrenees and at the center of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. This city is also popularly known as the pink city. It has a lot of history, and in the past, Toulouse was among the wealthiest cities in France because of its manufacture and sale of the blue pastel which were made from woad plant extracts. Only when Portugal began importing the color indigo to Europe did this monopoly of Toulouse fall. Up to the present, more than 50 mansions and hotels are witness to the earlier greatness of this city. You, too, can experience the history and richness of culture in Toulouse with these top 5 must do’s in this city.

The humble city of Toulouse is not very big, which suggests walking as the best option when you want to explore all the beauty of the city. If you want to go someplace else other than the center of the city, you can take public transport through a system of trains and buses. The train system basically has two routes, one is traveling from east to west (line A) and another traveling from north to south (line B) and vice versa. On the other hand, the bus always misses its estimated time of arrival, but it is definitely worth the wait.

Toulouse is ranked second in France to have the largest number of students. Students come to learn engineering, aeronautics, business and other courses through a the many universities in Toulouse. As a result, there are a number of libraries you can visit.

Toulouse offers the best food in the region. The main specialty of Toulouse is duck and a lot of restaurants are offering this delicacy in their menus, especially dinner. At lunchtime, visit the Victor Hugo market and experience local dining at very affordable prices.

Enjoy shopping in different places. Boutiques in Toulouse are open from Monday to Saturday. You can also check out souvenirs sold by the Airbus Company, or you can buy second-hand items through their shops.

Toulouse offers more than 50 chains of hotels. Get a five-star treatment from a hotel’s friendly management and staff.