Local Living France: Toulouse

7 days, Toulouse to Toulouse

Settle into the good life in one of France’s most charming cities. With its rosy-hued architecture and laid-back vibe, Toulouse makes the perfect home base for a week of slow travel, great food, and cultural discovery. Unpack once and soak it all in — from café-lined squares and riverside strolls to day trips that bring you to the fairytale walls of Carcassonne, the sacred sites of Lourdes, and the UNESCO treasures of Albi. This is your chance to live like a local in the heart of the French south — and fall for everything it has to offer.

7 days

Toulouse to Toulouse

From$1699USD

Valid on Jul 18 2026

Trip Code: EFTL

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Travel Style: Local Living

Intimate unpack-just-once adventures that bring out the best of the world’s best destinations.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 14, average 12.

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7 days

Toulouse to Toulouse

From$1699USD

Valid on Jul 18 2026

Trip Code: EFTL

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Map of the route for Local Living France: Toulouse

Places visited

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Itinerary

Day 1Toulouse

Arrive at any time. Meet your fellow travellers at an evening welcome meeting, then set off with your CEO to explore Toulouse on a short orientation walk.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Toulouse

Set off on foot to discover the neighbourhoods and food scene of Toulouse like a local. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the bustling Victor Hugo Market and sample some of the most mouth-watering treats and fresh ingredients around. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free to explore some of the city's many highlights, museums and parks.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Toulouse Food Tour

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Carcassonne / Toulouse

Climb aboard a local train this morning and set off through vineyards and olive groves for Carcassonne, a beautifully preserved medieval city known as "La Cité." Head out on foot on a walking tour of the area to learn about what makes it so special before some free time to explore on your own. Return by train to Toulouse in the afternoon and enjoy a free evening and optional dinner out with the group.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Albi / Toulouse

Set off again by local train for the short trip to Albi, an historic town located on the Tarb River. Discover Albi's charm and history on a guided walking tour along its medieval streets lined with beautiful buildings and intricate architecture. Enjoy some free time to choose from some of the many wonderful restaurants and cafes or to walk along the river before returning to Toulouse for the evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Lourdes / Toulouse

Set off today for Lourdes, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in France. This quaint town is nestled in the foothills of the French Pyrenees mountains, at the base of the Pic du Jer. Head off on a walking tour and discover the Neo-Gothic Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, visiting the sanctuary and the grotto. Enjoy free time to explore the town before returning to Toulouse in the late afternoon.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Toulouse

Take advantage of a full free day in Toulouse to explore on your own or relax in one of the city's many charming cafes to watch the world go by. Perhaps visit the Cité de l'Espace, Halle de la Machine, or the Aeroscopia experience, or join your CEO on a trip to Foix, a medieval gem said to be the gateway to the Pyrenees and home to the largest navigable subterranean river in Europe. Regroup in the evening for an optional final dinner out on the town.