Toulouse and More
Overview
Toulouse is France’s 4th largest city and is known as the ‘ville rose’, because its redbrick buildings turn pink at dawn and sunset. See the architecture, history and culture of this lively city.
Format
Locations
- Toulouse
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Toulouse (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 7 nights of accommodation
- Private round-trip airport transfers
- 7 breakfasts
- More Moments activities until October 31, 2024 include:
- Audio-guided city tour of Toulouse by minibus
- 1 oenological introduction (private session) with tasting of three wines and three cheeses by a specialist
- Dinner at local restaurant JGO or similar
- Introduction to chocolate making and tasting
- Cruise on the Garonne & Canal
- More Moments activities starting as of April 1, 2025 include:
- Audio-guided city tour of Toulouse
- 1 oenological introduction (private session) with tasting of three wines and three cheeses by a specialist
- Dinner at local restaurant JGO or similar
- 1 chocolate workshop with creation of your own chocolate (private session)
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Toulouse.
Day 2
Welcome to Toulouse
Upon arrival in Toulouse, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
Day 3
Toulouse: Sightseeing
Enjoy an afternoon guided city tour of Toulouse, followed by a dinner at a typical local restaurant.
More Moments Activities Included
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Audio-guided City Tour of Toulouse by Minivan
Arrive at your meeting point to start your 70-minute panoramic city tour to visit highlights like Place Wilson, St Etienne Cathedral, the Royal Gardens, the Museum of Toulouse, the Sorano Theatre, Quai des Tounis, Museum of Abattoirs, the Japanese Garden and Basilica of Saint-Sernin.
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Restaurant JGO
Enjoy a typical Toulousain restaurant with a 3-course meal excluding drinks, while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Toulouse: At Leisure
Take the day to check out the sights of Toulouse at your own pace. Known for their artistic and musical traditions, Toulouse is a lively city with many open-air events throughout the year.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Toulouse: Visit
Explore Toulouse during day at your own pace before making your way to the meeting point for your tasting session.
More Moments Activities Included
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Oenological Introduction (Private Session) with Tasting of Three Wines and Three Cheeses by a Specialist
Enjoy the evening with tasting of 3 wines accompanied by a plate of three cheeses from an AOC local producer. The wine bar in central Toulouse is a 3-time winner of the Best Wine Bar of the World award in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The owner will present the tasting and initiation.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Toulouse: Visit
After breakfast, head to your workshop and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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Introduction to Chocolate Making and Tasting
With a master chocolatier, you will learn the history of chocolate and its manufacturing secrets. Then enjoy a complete tasting of cocoa beans, ganache, pralines and grand cru raw chocolates.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Toulouse: Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy your day visiting Toulouse and its beautiful surroundings.
More Moments Activities Included
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1-hour Cruise on the Garonne & Canal (2024 departures only)
Cruise on the charming Canal du Midi to discover its history, navigate under a majestic avenue of plane trees and pass under the Pont-Canal des Herbettes, a bridge that spans the motorway. The tour is presented in French; you can follow the presentation in English from your phone.
($) Optional Activities
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1-hour Cruise on the Garonne & Canal (2025 departures only)
Cruise on the charming Canal du Midi to discover its history, navigate under a majestic avenue of plane trees and pass under the Pont-Canal des Herbettes, a bridge that spans the motorway.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Toulouse: At Leisure
Explore the pedestrianized riverside area of Toulouse, as well as its many parks, most notably the Botanical Gardens (‘Jardin des Plantes’) and the riverside Prairie des Filtres. Look out for signs of its Occitan heritage. Spend the day discovering Toulouse at your own pace.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Toulouse - Return to Canada
Take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bedding type: 1 double or 2 single beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Bedding type: 1 double or 2 single beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily from April 1 – October 31
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Not included:
- Meals or drinks, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Local taxes
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
- 1 audio-guided city tour of Toulouse (daily with bilingual or French speaking guide): Tour departs from 9 rue Lafayette at 2:45 p.m. Hotel transfer not included.
- Dinner at local restaurant JGO or similar; with 3-course meal, excluding drinks
- 1 oenological introduction with tasting of three wines and three cheeses by a specialist. Closed Sunday & Monday.
- Introduction to chocolate making and tasting is offered daily. Duration approximately 1.5 hours.
Activities included until October 31, 2024:
- 1-hour cruise on the Garonne & Canal or similar: Tour operates daily. Meeting point: Port de la Daurade, Toulouse. Hotel transfer not included.
Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in France and are payable in local currency upon arrival.
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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.