Albi: This remarkable World Heritage City lies on the Tarn River, about an hour’s drive north-east of Toulouse. An important medieval city, Albi is dominated by a magnificent fortress-like cathedral. The Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile is the largest brick-built cathedral in the world, and one of the most splendid Gothic cathedrals in Southern France.
Cordes-sur-Ciel: Perched on a hilltop less than 90 minutes from Toulouse by car, this tiny, walled medieval town is one of the region’s most charming locations. Cordes-sur-Ciel boasts many architectural treasures — wandering through the town’s narrow lanes is like taking a trip back in time to the Middle Ages, and an experience that should not be missed.
The Pyrenees National Park: The Pyrenees National Park can be reached from Toulouse in around an hour and 40 minutes by car. Boasting some of the most incredible scenery that France has to offer, the park provides a breathtaking landscape of high mountains, lakes, waterfalls, forests and dramatic cliffs.