Pullman Hotels in Toulouse

From Victor Hugo market to Saint-Cyprien, Toulouse reveals its Occitan roots and Spanish flair. Known as the ‘Ville Rose’, the Pink City, it’s shaped by Roman remains, Renaissance mansions and vibrant cultural contrasts.

On foot, by bike or by barge, the Canal du Midi is the ideal conduit for discovering the local heritage under the southern sun. Popular with boaters and fans of outdoor life, who are drawn to the reflection of the plane trees on the water, this UNESCO site has connected Toulouse to the Mediterranean port city of Sète since the 17th century.

More recently, the Occitan capital has become the centre of Europe’s aerospace industry. With a century-long saga in the city, the Airbus group is well established as a pioneer in this sector. If you like beautifully engineered machines, you should visit the A380’s assembly lines and the Aeroscopia museum, located in Blagnac, as well as the Cité de l’Espace. Aerospace fosters a culture of innovation, and contributing to that ambiance is the University of Toulouse – among the oldest in the country. Founded in the 13th century, it now has more than 100,000 students. The dynamism of this most attractive city is an indelible part of Toulouse’s long history.

But even as the Toulouse of today draws its vitality from a rich past, its social life seems to celebrate every day of the present. The banks of the Garonne – the river bisecting the city – are alive with people from morning until night. Stroll the riverside walkways before picnicking under the shade of a plane tree, or taste the generous gastronomy and fine wines of southwestern France aboard a floating restaurant. Other barges housing bars or dance clubs welcome revellers in the evenings, when lights on the Pont-Neuf, Pont Saint-Pierre and Pont des Catalans illuminate the river. The party scene also has a distinctively Spanish flavour between concert halls, trendy pubs, tapas and wine bars, cocktail lounges and more. From Place Saint-Pierre to the alleyways of the historic centre, from flamenco to electronica, Pullman hotels place you at the heart of it all.

Last but not least, Toulouse is also seen from the stands. Sports, especially rugby, are at the heart of local life. For an authentic local experience, attend a match at the Stade Toulousain or Stade Ernest-Wallon stadiums. A great time is guaranteed in Toulouse with Pullman hotels!