10 Things to do in Midi-Pyrénées That You Shouldn't Miss

February 28, 2022 Christa Meece

Stretching from the wooded Dordogne to the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, this vast region is a popular winter sports destination, but one without the hordes that besiege the Alps. Spring's melted snows lure kayakers and rafting enthusiasts. In summer, amateur and advanced hikers take to the hills.
Restaurants in Midi-Pyrenees

1. Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile

5 boulevard General Sibille, 81000, Albi France +33 5 63 38 47 40 http://www.albi-tourisme.fr/fr/la-cathedrale-sainte-cecile-albi.html
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5.0 based on 4,251 reviews

Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile

Reviewed By soloflyer2018 - Brisbane, Australia

The magnificent brick building with its amazing Gothic entrance is very hard to describe because it is so huge and apparently the largest brick Cathedral in that part of the world. But... when you enter inside that is when your breath is taken away...it is beautiful. Although it is a French Cathedral the Art is Italian and it is spectacular. I actually visited more than once because I could not absorb everything. The history, the color, the Art ,amazing and a definite "must see" in Albi.

2. Grotte de Massabielle

1 route de la Foret, 65100, Lourdes France +33 5 62 42 77 40 https://en.lourdes-infotourisme.com/web/EN/343-grotte-des-apparitions.php
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5.0 based on 1,431 reviews

Grotte de Massabielle

Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France

Lovely experience to visit Lourdes once upon a time and pray while also benefitting of the Holy waters Sources.

3. Basilique Saint-Sernin

Place Saint-Sernin, 31000, Toulouse France +33 5 61 21 80 45 [email protected] http://www.basilique-saint-sernin.fr/
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4.5 based on 3,434 reviews

Basilique Saint-Sernin

Reviewed By KateJourney - Exeter, Canada

When we decided to explore Toulouse, we headed directly to the Musee d'Archaeologie ...and found it right beside the basilica...so after the museum we toured it as well. A lovely church with and interesting crypt with reliquaries...always great to immerse in local history.

4. Church of Les Jacobins

69 rue Pargaminieres, 31000, Toulouse France +33 5 61 22 21 92 http://www.jacobins.mairie-toulouse.fr/
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4.5 based on 1,610 reviews

Church of Les Jacobins

Reviewed By kathrynh992 - Sonoma, United States

I visited this historic ( it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the body of St. Thomas Aquinas has been there since 1369) and beautiful church during a Sunday mass. This is an active church with a dedicated congregation. I, along with other visitors, were quiet and respectful of the mass. It was acceptable to very quietly walk the inside perimeter and to unobtrusively take photos (make sure your camera or smart phone is set so that the “click” is silent - the clicking sound when a photo is taken is disruptive). It is difficult to describe the beauty and serenity of this space - the arches, windows, altars, parishioners, and stonework of the structure itself. This is a must-see place.

5. Gaube Lake

Cauterets France [email protected] http://www.cauterets.com
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4.5 based on 1,006 reviews

Gaube Lake

Le plus beau lac des Pyrénées, de France et du Monde évidemment ! En plein coeur du Parc national des Pyrénées.

Reviewed By Tiagusgv - Lisbon, Portugal

Very beautiful place, a nice walk and amazing photos for sure. Small restaurant there. Don’t miss this is you are near.

6. Viaduc de Millau

Millau France +33 5 65 61 61 54 http://leviaducdemillau.com
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4.5 based on 2,453 reviews

Viaduc de Millau

Reviewed By albertv1527 - Utrecht, The Netherlands

The bridge at Millau is a wonderful achievement of modern engineering. But being on the bridge is absolutely not the best place to admire the bridge. Take a stop at the aire on  the north side (aire viaduc de Millau), this has a very good viewpoint. Staying in the area for a while? The site of the Millau tourism office has a list of the best places that offer a good view on the bridge. Do note that there can be dense fog in the valley completely shrouding the structure.

7. Le Capitole

31000, Toulouse France http://www.toulouse-tourisme.com/offre/fiche/patrimoine-culturel/le-capitole-hotel-de-ville/PCUMID031FS000A3
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4.5 based on 5,645 reviews

Le Capitole

Reviewed By SteveRainville99 - Orlando, United States

This was definitely our favorite spot to be in all of Toulouse! The Capitole building, the surrounding buildings, all the cute little cafes and restaurants, we just had a blast there. This is an absolute must do while in Toulouse!

8. Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes

1 avenue Monseigneur theas, 65108, Lourdes France +33 5 62 42 78 78 http://www.lourdes-france.org/en
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4.5 based on 4,717 reviews

Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes

Reviewed By laurencC2840FK - Paris, France

Through walking the cute quiet town of montemarte, which has tons of quirky art and souvenir shops, you reach the beautiful church and climb up to the dome. Lots of stairs so be prepared but worth it.

9. La Foret des Singes

46500 Rocamadour France +33 5 65 33 62 72 [email protected] http://www.la-foret-des-singes.com
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4.5 based on 1,873 reviews

La Foret des Singes

La Foret des Singes A magical moment, a unique encounter ! An exciting walk amongst more than 150 free roaming Barbary Macaques. No bars, no cages to hinder your view. A direct contact with this amazing species. Feeding talks throughout the day.

Reviewed By MeganWick98 - Saint-Auvent, France

We had an ok trip to Rocamadour, but on our way home stopped at the Monkey forest. I am so pleased we did as it made the trip worth it!

10. Jardin Japonais

19 boulevard Lascrosses, 31000, Toulouse France +33 5 62 27 48 48
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4.5 based on 1,989 reviews

Jardin Japonais

Reviewed By D0ra2014 - King's Lynn, United Kingdom

My friend and I had a wonderful walk in this splendid spot, a Japanese garden within a public park. It was a delightful experience, a lovely walk on this Sunday afternoon. Worth the search... you will enjoy it! xxx

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