Day 1: Historical Toulouse
Start at Basilica of Saint-Sernin (45 min), then explore Old Town streets (1 hour). Visit Church of the Jacobins (30 min), lunch in a local café. Afternoon: Toulouse-Lautrec Museum (2 hours). Evening: sunset at Pont Neuf, dinner in Rue Croix Baragnon.
Day 2: Art & Museums
Morning: Augustins Museum (1.5 hours), explore adjacent Rue de la Pomme (45 min). Lunch near museum. Afternoon: Paul Dupuy Museum or Natural History Museum (1.5 hours). Evening: Grand Rond gardens stroll, casual dinner.
Day 3: River & Nature
Morning: Canal du Midi boat tour (2 hours) or cycling the towpath. Lunch riverside. Afternoon: Botanical Garden (1.5 hours) or Jardin de la Berge walk. Evening: sunset walk in Saint-Cyprien district.
Day 4: Day Trip to Carcassonne
Early morning train or car to Carcassonne. Spend 4-5 hours exploring the medieval fortress, walking ramparts, visiting the basilica, and enjoying lunch with views. Return to Toulouse for evening relaxation.
Day 5: Local Culture & Markets
Morning: Victor Hugo Market and shopping in boutiques. Lunch with local specialties. Afternoon: Airbus Factory Tour (2.5 hours, book ahead). Evening: explore Saint-Cyprien galleries, final dinner sampling Toulouse cuisine.