Midi-Pyrenees travel guide
Midi-Pyrenees (French, Midi-Pyrénées; ) is a large inland region of south-west France.
Regions
Départements:
- Ariège
- Aveyron
- Gers
- Haute-Garonne
- Hautes-Pyrénées
- Lot
- Tarn
- Tarn-et-Garonne
Cities
- Toulouse - the capital of the region
- Figeac
- Montauban
- Tarbes
Other destinations
- Lourdes - centre for the mystical veneration of Mary, mother of Christ, probably the most-visited destination within the region with over 6 million visitors a year
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By plane
The main international airport for the region is at Toulouse.
By train
For the fastest access by train, take the TGV from Paris to Toulouse
By car
678 km to Toulouse from Paris, via the A20 and the A62 motorways
Get around
See
- Albi and its famous Toulouse Lautrec museum
- Conques known for its abbey on the ways of Saint James
- Cordes sur Ciel a breathtaking perched village
- Gaillac for its wine tasting
- Cahors and its unique medieval military bridge
- Montauban and its Ingres museum
- Lourdes and its sanctuary
- Saint Bertrand de Comminges the Roman city, the Cathedral
- Bastides medieval towns built during the 13th century
Do
If you are an individual you can take daily excursions departing from Toulouse and that head towards all the major sights of the region: Small villages of the region, Albi, Carcassonne, Lourdes, Canal du Midi... The excursions take place on board 8 seater fully equipped minivans and are taken care of by professional driver guides. Languages include English and German. Visit the website Ophorus Tel: +33 561 575 139. The company is also specialised in Pyrenees ski transfers as well as Canal du Midi transfers departing from Toulouse and heading towards all major resorts.
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