Day trips from Toulouse
6 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Toulouse, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
65 km01 · Hidden townAlbiA red-brick cathedral like a fortress above the river Tarn.
Trains from Toulouse take about an hour. The centre is walkable.
85 km02 · Popular townCarcassonneA double-walled medieval citadel with over fifty towers.
Trains connect with Toulouse and the coast. Park below La Cité and walk up.
95 km03 · Hidden townSaint-Cirq-LapopieA village clinging to a cliff high above the Lot river.
Easiest by car, about 30 minutes from Cahors.
135 km04 · Popular townRocamadourA pilgrimage village stacked up a cliff face above a gorge.
You need a car. Park at the top or at the bottom; an elevator links the levels.
135 km05 · Hidden townConquesA pilgrim village of slate roofs around a Romanesque abbey church.
Easiest by car. Conques is on the pilgrim route to Santiago.
145 km06 · Popular townSarlat-la-CanédaA golden-stone medieval town in the Dordogne, famous for its markets.
You'll want a car to explore the Dordogne valley.Questions
Day trips from Toulouse: good to know
What are the best day trips from Toulouse?
Our favourite hidden places near Toulouse are Albi (65 km), Carcassonne (85 km), Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (95 km) and Rocamadour (135 km). All 6 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Toulouse?
All of them are within about 150 km of Toulouse in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.