Many Irish have travelled to Toulouse in the last few years for rugby reasons. That looks set to continue as Leinster and reigning champions Munster continue to do well in the European cup. Aer Lingus offers flights from Dublin Airport to Toulouse Airport. Toulouse Airport or Blagnac Airport as it’s also known is situated 5 miles northwest of Toulouse.
Toulouse is situated between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coast. It is famed for its stunning architecture and also its involvement in Europe’s space programme. In the east of the city you will find Space City. Here you can discover many exciting and interesting facts about space and what exists outside Earth. The centre houses a full size replica of the Mir Space Station. There are lots of virtual technology items to try including space shuttle landing. It’s a really fun place for both kids and adults.
The Musée des Augustins is a definite stop for those keen on the arts. The building was once an Augustinian monastery in the fourteenth century. You will find works here dating back as far as the fourteenth century right through to the twentieth.
The Basilique St-Sernin church is a wonderful example of Toulouse architecture. It is considered to be the biggest Romanesque structure ever built. It was built in the sixteenth century and remains virtually untouched by time. Inside the church you can discover items such as tombs and holy relics. Located in the old town, the Church of The Jacobins is a gothic style building constructed in the thirteenth century. The famed philosopher Christian Aristotle is buried here as is Saint Thomas d’Aquin (Theologian)
If you decide to hire a car in Toulouse then you have the option of visiting some nearby towns and attractions. Recommended locations include Limoux, Albi, La Penne and St Antonin.
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