We're flying into Toulouse en route to Dordogne in September. Wondering if we ought to spend a day or two there, and if so, what's to see and where to stay...
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
There's no place not worth exploring, but it's mostly a university and aerospace city.
The architecture is pretty standard for southern France, but the city is huge, so there's a lot of newer stuff as well. The Saint-Sernin basilica and the cathedral (Saint-Etinne?) are worth a look.
Personally, I wouldn't give it a lot of time if I were headed into the Dordogne.
Posted by
Boston
4132 posts
We found Toulouse a pretty and agreeable place to de–Jet Lag, but I agree with Ed's assessment if you are pressed for time.
Highlights for us included the area around the old Romanesque cathedral, a stroll along the canal, and Basque food.
Posted by
OP
Bethesda
31 posts
Merci bien Ed & Adam.
Marty
Posted by
Ottawa
1446 posts
Between Toulouse and the Dordogne is Cahors and the Lot Valley. Find a B&B due west of Cahors, along the Lot river, and spend a quiet couple of days chilling in this area. Look into the village of Albas, as a base. You will be in the middle of vineyards... and a day trip to the Grotte de Pech-Merle is easily done from there.