Midi-Pyrénées invites you to discover new discoveries in the midst of vast spaces, villages of character, towns with preserved architecture, rivers and vineyards. Renowned for the harmony of its landscapes and for its conviviality, the region also has a gastronomic tradition which is difficult to resist.
With more than 30000 kilometers of marked trails, Midi-Pyrénées is a paradise for hikers. You can take legendary routes to Santiago de Compostela, but also the path of the guys in the footsteps of the Cathars, the GR10 which runs along the Pyrenees or the tour of Larzac which leads you from one Templar and hospitable city to another. But the region invites you to practice many other outdoor sports : swimming, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing on its beautiful lakes and rivers, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, golf... In winter, regional tours also promise you long hours of skiing.
Then go to meet unforgettable cities. Fall under the spell of Toulouse by walking along these pedestrian streets and discovering the prestigious Place du Capitole, the beautiful Saint-Sernin Basilica, the Jacobins cloister, the Musée des Augustins, the Abattoirs museum, dedicated to modern art and the city from space. Then discover Albi, the beautiful Tuscan which will seduce you by its narrow streets lined with half-timbered houses, its superb cathedral Sainte-Cécile and its museum Toulouse-Lautrec. But also take time to visit Rodez which seems built around its monumental cathedral Notre-Dame, Cahors for its superb bridge Valentré and its cathedral Saint-Étienne, Auch, in the heart of Gascony, for its Tour d'Armagnac and its cathedral Sainte-Marie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If the region impresses with the brilliance of its big cities, it also shelters its fabulous heritage in the heart of smaller cities. To convince you, join Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Conques, La Couvertoirade, Rocamadour, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Moissac... Do not miss either other major sites such as the Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges cathedral, The thermal town of Luchon, the old county castle of Foix, the circus of Gavarnie, the Pic du Midi, the Marian city of Lourdes, the Canal du Midi, the impressive viaduct of Millau... And, to convince you quite, take a look at the long gastronomic tradition of Midi-Pyrenees where you can taste foie gras, black truffle, cassoulet, garbure, aligot, roquefort, spit cake, pastis gascon...