Explore the atmosphere, charm and heritage of Occitania's main cities: Toulouse, the region's capital, and Montpellier. These cities are acclaimed by French people themselves for their great quality of life and are among the European urban tourism capitals. You will also love the other towns with the Occitania Grand Sites South of France label: Albi, Carcassonne, Auch, Perpignan, etc.
Warm, spontaneous, passionate, Toulouse is the capital of Occitania. It welcomes you to its orange-rose brick setting, shaped by 2000 years of history.
Top landmarks and sites devoted to aeronautical and space culture happily sit side by side. The blend of sunshine, party atmosphere and carefree lifestyle make it a city where lots of French people dream of living.
Cities with the Grands Sites Occitanie label.
Carcassonne and hilltop citadels
Crédits photo Cité de Carcassonne, la château comtal, Josep Monter Martinez de Pixabay
Towns & cities by train !
Practical, economical, and less polluting, reach the city center by train! LiO, Intercités, travel with the Occitanie Rail Tour, which allows you to travel in a slow, eco-friendly, and original way!
Be inspired by our experiences in the heart of Occitanie's cities.
Montpellier
Cathédrale de Cahors, D.Viet-CRT Occitanie
Arènes de Nîmes
