Toulouse West

Toulouse
Airbus showing interior views and aircraft
In contrast to the busy Old Quarter of Toulouse, this area is more modern but just as fascinating, with a university campus and a factory where famous aircraft are made.

Toulouse West, along the western bank of the Garonne, is the perfect place for lovers of modern French architecture. The architects and planners of the area have been able to experiment, resulting in an interesting mixture of building styles from the early 20th century to today. Go on a walking or driving tour to explore the parks and neighborhoods that make this area one of the most distinctive in southern France.

With more open space than the eastern side of Toulouse, Toulouse West is the perfect place to take in some fresh air. Explore the hidden Parc de Reynerie and its attached castle, whose artificial lake and French-style gardens are the perfect place to spend a few hours. The Reynerie castle was created by Comte du Barry, whose name was given to the Jardin du Barry. With its children’s playground, this garden is a lovely spot for a family picnic. At Garden Golf Toulouse play some holes amid an oak forest on ancient farmland.

Admire the modern architecture of the Mirail quarter, home to the University of Toulouse II, the university’s humanities campus. Be inspired by the Le Corbusier-inspired buildings, then go all the way back in time to the Roman Amphitheater at Purpan, which was once the recreation center of ancient Tolosa. Duck under the narrow brick archways or jog along the 200-foot (63-meter) long walls.

The Roman ampitheater may have been abandoned long ago, but you can get a sense of the atmosphere that must have existed there at the thoroughly modern Hippodrome de la Cépière, where horse races happen all week long. Even more modern is the technology you will see on a tour of the Airbus headquarters.

Toulouse West is easily accessible from the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, which is located in the area. Toulouse’s metro and bus systems crisscross the area, making it easy to get from one end to the other. Cars can be rented from the airport or from the Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau across the river, a 15-minute drive from the start of Toulouse West.


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Top hotels in Toulouse West

B&B Hotel Toulouse Université
B&B Hotel Toulouse Université
3 out of 5
44 rue Jacque Babinet, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is HK$519 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
HK$519
HK$610 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Cité de l'Espace ...
8/10 Very Good! (327 reviews)
Superb staff
"The hotel itself is beginning to look a little dated compared to othe ibises, but it was clean and tidy and had the usual ibis comfort, however what it lacked in modernness it more than made up for by it’s amazing staff , a special mention has to go the young man who greeted me on my very late arrival ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2021

B&B Hotel Toulouse Université
Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Le Parc de l'Escale
Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Le Parc de l'Escale
4 out of 5
8 Rue De Caulet, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is HK$475 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
HK$475
HK$584 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Saint ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (577 reviews)
"Nice location."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2024

Zenitude Hôtel - Résidences Le Parc de l'Escale
Courtyard by Marriott Toulouse Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Toulouse Airport
4 out of 5
4Bis, Rue Alain Fournier, Saint Martin du Touch, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is HK$762 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
HK$762
HK$899 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)
"Great staff. Perfect rooms and great breakfast."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Toulouse Airport
Residence de Diane
Residence de Diane
4 out of 5
Route de Saint-Simon 3, Toulouse, Occitanie
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$689 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
HK$689
HK$818 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly residence in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Place du Capitole and La ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (417 reviews)
"Nice apartment, needs a bit off an update to some items in apartment"

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2024

Residence de Diane
Residhome Toulouse Tolosa
Residhome Toulouse Tolosa
3 out of 5
279 Avenue De Grande Bretagne, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is HK$483 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
HK$483
HK$570 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Cité de l'Espace ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (733 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, location, close to transportation and friendly staff! And the price per night eas very convenient!"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2024

Residhome Toulouse Tolosa
Nemea Appart Hotel Toulouse Aéroport
Nemea Appart Hotel Toulouse Aéroport
3 out of 5
4 Rue Alain Fournier, St Martin du Touch, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is HK$399 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
HK$399
HK$478 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly residence in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (573 reviews)
"I like the place and the service"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Nemea Appart Hotel Toulouse Aéroport
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Other neighbourhoods around Toulouse West

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Toulouse Left Bank

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Toulouse Left Bank is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Toulouse Hippodrome and Zenith de Toulouse are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bagatelle Station or Mermoz Station to get around.

Toulouse Left Bank
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Purpan

4/5(6 area reviews)

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Purpan. You might consider stopping by Roman Amphitheater at Purpan while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Purpan
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Saint-Cyprien

3/5(1 area review)

Well liked for its restaurants and museums, Saint-Cyprien is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Centre de l'Affiche and Les Abattoirs, and jump on the metro at Saint Cyprien-Republique Station to get around the city.

Saint-Cyprien
Jardin des Plantes which includes a park and a river or creek

Saint Michel, Le Busca, Empalot, Saint Agne

Get to know Saint Michel, Le Busca, Empalot, Saint Agne and its many features like its museums and parks. You might want to explore sights like Stadium de Toulouse and Jardin des Plantes, and you can jump on the metro at Saint Michel Marcel Langer Metro Station or Empalot Station to get around the city.

Saint Michel, Le Busca, Empalot, Saint Agne
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Carmes

If you're spending time in Carmes, check out sights like Pont Neuf or Notre-Dame of Dalbade Church and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Carmes Station or Esquirol Station.

Carmes
Garonne which includes a river or creek, heritage architecture and a bridge

Toulouse City-Centre

4/5(114 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Toulouse City-Centre. Top attractions like Place du Capitole and Basilica of Saint-Sernin are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Capitole Station or Jeanne d'Arc Metro Station to see more of the city.

Toulouse City-Centre

Toulouse West