12 best things to do and see in Toulouse, the 'Pink city'

Perched on the banks of the river Garonne in the south of France, Toulouse is the country's 4th largest city. Nicknamed the 'Pink city' for the color that dominates the edifice of the city's buildings... Toulouse has a particular soft and laid-back ambiance that permeates its soul as well as its architecture. Here are 12 of the best things to do and see during your visit. 12. Couvent des Jacobins 11. Hotel d’Assézat 10. Place du Capitol 9. Les Abattoirs 8. Basilique Saint-Sernin 7. Augustine Museum 6. Canal du Midi 5. Pont Neuf and the Garonne. 4. Cité de l'espace 3. Guided Bike, Segway and Walking Tours. 2. Manatour (Aeroscopia & Airbus Museums) 1. Nightlife, Open Spaces and Gastronomy