Toulouse and the Canal du Midi Day Trip from Carcassone
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Experience Highlights
Discover Toulouse and the Canal du Midi on this tour from Carcassonne. This private tour lasts around nine hours and you will be accompanied by a professional guide as you explore these two Unesco World Heritage sites in the south of France.
You won't have to worry about transport, as an air-conditioned vehicle will take you from Carcassonne to Toulouse, a distance of over an hour by road. He will also pick you up and bring you back to your hotel.
- Take this excursion to Toulouse and the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne on a private tour.
- Learn about the history of these areas in the South of France from a professional guide in an activity that lasts around nine hours.
- Don't worry about transportation, as an air-conditioned vehicle will make the transfers, as well as pick you up and drop you off at your hotel.
What’s included
- Excursion to Toulouse and the Canal de noon
- Professional guide
- Transfer to and from the hotel in Carcassonne
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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Step by Step
Explore Toulouse and the Canal du Midi on this tour from Carcassonne. A professional guide will accompany you throughout this tour which lasts around nine hours on a private tour. An air-conditioned vehicle will make the different transfers from Carcassonne, more than an hour away from Toulouse, as well as the pick-up and drop -off at the hotel.
You will have the opportunity to see the main sights of Toulouse in just a few hours, such as:
- Basilica Saint-Sernin: a Romanesque church located in the heart of Toulouse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.
- Place du Capitole: a large public square in the centre of Toulouse, surrounded by beautiful 18th century buildings and home to the town hall.
- Pont Neuf: a 16th century bridge spanning the Garonne River with stunning views of the city and surrounding countryside.
You will also visit the village of Castelnaudary, where you can get a better view of the Canal du Midi. It is a fantastic waterway where you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere surrounded by wonderful scenery, as well as take a boat ride, bike ride or walk.
It is worth noting that this canal was built in the 17th century to connect the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, so it played an important role in the economic development of the region.
