'''Midi-Pyrenees''' (French, ''Midi-Pyrenees''; [http://www.tourism.midi-pyrenees.org/]) is a large inland region of south-west France.

Regions

Departements:

  • Ariege
  • Aveyron
  • Gers
  • Haute-Garonne
  • Hautes-Pyrenees
  • Lot
  • Tarn
  • Tarn-et-Garonne
  • Cities

  • Toulouse - the capital of the region
  • Figeac
  • Montauban
  • Tarbes
  • Other destinations

  • Lourdes - centre for the mystical veneration of Mary, mother of Christ, probably the most-visited destination within the region with over 6 million visitors a year
  • Understand

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    By plane

    The main international airport for the region is at Toulouse.

    By train

    For the fastest access by train, take the TGV from Paris to Toulouse

    By car

    678 km to Toulouse from Paris, via the A20 and the A62 motorways

    Get around

    See

  • '''Albi''' and its famous Toulouse Lautrec museum
  • '''Conques''' known for its abbey on the ways of Saint James
  • '''Cordes sur Ciel''' a breathtaking perched village
  • '''Gaillac''' for its wine tasting
  • '''Cahors''' and its unique medieval military bridge
  • '''Montauban''' and its Ingres museum
  • '''Lourdes''' and its sanctuary
  • '''Saint Bertrand de Comminges''' the Roman city, the Cathedral
  • '''Bastides''' medieval towns built during the 13th century
  • Do

    If you are an individual you can take '''daily excursions''' departing from Toulouse and that head towards all '''the major sights''' of the region: '''Small villages of the region''',''' Albi''', '''Carcassonne''', '''Lourdes''', '''Canal du Midi'''... The excursions take place on board 8 seater fully equipped minivans and are taken care of by professional driver guides. Languages include English and German. Visit the website '''Ophorus''' [http://www.ophorus.com/] Tel: +33 561 575 139. The company is also specialised in '''Pyrenees ski transfers''' as well as '''Canal du Midi transfers''' departing from Toulouse and heading towards all major resorts.

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