Occitanie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Toulouse showing night scenes, a city and street scenes

Popular cities in Occitanie

Garonne featuring heritage architecture, a bridge and a sunset
Toulouse
Known for Business, Historical and Cafes
Walk amid the blush-colored terracotta façades in la Ville Rose (the Pink City) and find busy marketplaces, live music venues and the mighty Canal du Midi.

Reasons to visit

  • Cite de l'Espace
  • Zenith de Toulouse
  • Place du Capitole
Montpellier
Montpellier
Known for Walking, Historical and Business
Imagine yourself in medieval France in this ancient trade and university town. Then take advantage of the easy access to the Mediterranean Sea.

Reasons to visit

  • Comedy Square
  • Fabre Museum
  • Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier
Lourdes showing night scenes and performance art as well as a large group of people
Lourdes
Known for Temples, Walking and Cathedrals
This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Reasons to visit

  • Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
  • Massabielle Grotto
  • Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Carcassonne which includes a castle, heritage architecture and landscape views
Carcassonne
Known for Historical, Castle and Walking
Walk along charming cobblestone streets and admire views from medieval castle ramparts in one of Languedoc’s most visited cities.

Reasons to visit

  • Aude Gate
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
  • Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse
Nimes showing street scenes as well as a large group of people
Nîmes
Known for Cheese, Temples and Countryside
Explore a stunning assortment of Roman buildings in this Mediterranean town, including a temple and an amphitheater where gladiators fought for their lives.

Reasons to visit

  • Nimes Arena
  • Magne Tower
  • Fountain Gardens
Narbonne showing a bridge and a river or creek
Narbonne
Known for Walking, Cathedrals and Trendy
Spend time in this relaxed city in the south of France. It offers something to engage family members from youngest to oldest.

Reasons to visit

  • Etang de Bages-Sigean