What to do in Occitanie

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Lourdes - Tarbes which includes a sunset, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Toulouse which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

Airbus featuring interior views and aircraft

Toulouse which includes street scenes and a city as well as a small group of people

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1. Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

Step into an explosion of color and artistry in the impressive Basilica of Notre Dame du Rosaire, which is also known as the Rosary Basilica. This Byzantine-styled cathedral is smaller than its two neighbors, but is perhaps more artistically striking. Visit this active place of worship and stay to marvel at the mosaics.

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Rosary Basilica featuring interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

2. Airbus

Airbus is an aeronautical designer with a fascinating factory that offers an insight into its history and processes. The site gives you a comprehensive overview of the assembly line, the eco-friendly features and many other aspects of the airplane manufacturer. Follow an informative docent on one of the three guided tour circuits available here.

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Airbus showing interior views and aircraft

3. Massabielle Grotto

The Grotto of Massabielle, also known as the Grotto of Apparitions, is visited by about 6 million pilgrims every year. Visit the site of a spring which was unearthed by a teenage peasant in the 19th century after a visitation from the Virgin Mary. Hear stories of how the water that flows here is said to have healed countless visitors since it was first discovered.

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Grotte of Massabielle showing religious aspects as well as a large group of people

4. Cité de l'Espace

The Cité de l’Espace is a theme park and interactive exhibition with a focus on the conquest of space. It contains full-scale models of rockets and a planetarium with several fascinating exhibits that explain humanity’s relationship with space. Gaze up beyond the sky and learn about the cosmos through the intriguing displays of this enlightening complex.

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Cite de l\'Espace which includes interior views

5. Comedy Square

Place de la Comédie is an expansive oval-shaped plaza in the center of Montpellier. The pedestrianized square is a popular meeting place and is surrounded by grand 19th-century buildings including an opera house.

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Comedy Square showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

What to do in Occitanie

Popular places to visit

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary

The smaller basilica in the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes is an artistic marvel, famed for its colorful mosaics and themed chapels.

Airbus

Learn about Toulouse’s long history of aeronautics with the three guided tours of this iconic developer’s factory and main sites.

Pont du Gard

Learn about the local history of Vers-Pont-du-Gard with a stop at Pont du Gard. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Massabielle Grotto

Join the millions of visitors who flock to one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the world, a place associated with miraculous visions and healing waters.

Cité de l'Espace

Watch your kids have fun learning, predict the weather and train physically for a mission into space in this hands-on museum.

Comedy Square

One of the largest pedestrianized squares in Europe is a great place to come for coffee, to see some opera and shop for food and fashion.

Font-Romeu Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via with a visit to Font-Romeu Ski Resort. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Place du Capitole

Learn about the local history of Toulouse when you spend time at Place du Capitole. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its cathedral.

Capitole de Toulouse

Attend a theatrical or orchestral performance and admire the artworks on the alleged spot where St. Saturnin of Toulouse was martyred.

Explore areas of Occitanie

Garonne which includes a river or creek, heritage architecture and a bridge

Toulouse City-Centre

4/5(114 area reviews)

Admire the artistic flair and marvel at the unspoiled architecture in the Pink City’s core on the banks of the Garonne River.

Naturist Village

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and seaside views in Naturist Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Plage Naturiste Cap d'Agde or Occitanie Beaches.

Montpellier City-Centre

4/5(11 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier City-Centre. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Fabre Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.

City of Carcassonne

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

City of Carcassonne is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse while in the area.

Nimes which includes a square or plaza and a pond

Nimes City Centre

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Nimes City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Theater de Nimes and Maison Carree.

Montpellier-Centre

Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier-Centre. Top attractions like Montpellier Cathedral and Canourgue Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.