The charm of Toulouse’s old town

A lovely little stroll between the Garonne, medieval alleyways, mansions and lively squares in the historic heart of the Pink City. A short sightseeing tour that takes you through the Saint-Georges, Capitole, Carmes and Saint-Étienne districts. A circular route starting from the François Verdier metro station.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.85 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 36 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 36 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 479 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 440 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Toulouse (31500|31400|31300|31)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.600455° / E 1.451697°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2043ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Starting from the François Verdier metro station.

(S/E) Head straight on along Rue de Metz; then take the second street on the right (Joseph de Malaret). Turn immediately left onto Rue d’Astorg and continue straight on.

(1) At the end of Rue d’Astorg, continue in the same direction along Rue Cantegril, which becomes Rue Antoine Mercié as it runs behind the Église des Augustins. Keep going straight on, passing through Place de la Bourse, until you reach Place de la Daurade and its basilica.

(2) From this square, head down to the banks of the Garonne and turn left onto them. Walk along the river, passing under the Pont Neuf, until you reach a flight of steps on the left.

(3) Take the steps and continue straight ahead along Rue du Pont de Tounis. Pass the Église de la Dalbade and the mansions on the street of the same name on your left. Behind the church, take Rue des Polinaires, walk along the left-hand side of the Marché des Carmes, continue straight ahead and you will arrive at the magnificent Place Mage.

(4) Continue in the same direction along Rue Merlane. You will come out onto Rue Fermat and turn right onto Place Sainte-Scarbes. Turn left onto Rue Ninau, which is lined with some very beautiful mansions.

(5) At the end of Rue Ninau, turn left onto Rue Montoulieu-Saint-Jacques and walk past the Palais Niel. Turn left into the car park under the trees to reach the entrance to the prefecture. Then turn right onto Rue Saint-Anne, which runs alongside the chapel of the same name and Saint-Étienne Cathedral, until you reach the François Verdier metro station (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 476 ft - François Verdier metro station
  2. 1 : mi 0.21 - alt. 476 ft - End of Rue d’Astorg
  3. 2 : mi 0.67 - alt. 440 ft - Place de la Daurade - Garonne (fleuve)
  4. 3 : mi 0.93 - alt. 440 ft - Stairs on the left - Garonne (fleuve)
  5. 4 : mi 1.3 - alt. 476 ft - Place Mage
  6. 5 : mi 1.55 - alt. 472 ft - End of Rue Ninau
  7. S/E : mi 1.85 - alt. 476 ft - François Verdier metro station

Notes

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Lukowiak Michel
Lukowiak Michel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little walk

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Tsephei
Tsephei

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The urban routes offered on Visorando are excellent. I have explored several of them (Montpellier, Nice, Lille, and Toulouse, etc.).
They're a great way to discover a city and its historical heritage.

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ChristianQ
ChristianQ

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk in old Toulouse

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chomienne
chomienne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A route through the city that allows you to discover the city in a different way, with typical streets and unusual places without the tourist crowds.
Places frequented mainly by locals, with local shops and a variety of high-quality boutiques.
Allows you to discover the architecture of Toulouse and its mansions.
Recommended for a pleasant time before or after visiting Le Capitole.

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