Bristol Airport is constantly expanding the range of places travellers can fly to, and in 2025 the airport is offering some of its best destinations yet.
As well as Zurich, Almeria, and two Greek Islands, starting May 3, 2025, holidaymakers will now be able to fly direct to Toulouse in France. Flying twice a week with Ryanair, Toulouse is the perfect summer destination, boasting temperatures of 28° during the day.
The flight is under two hours, and currently a return ticket from Bristol to Toulouse comes in at roughly £62.
Known as ‘La Ville Rose,’ Bristol Airport says Toulouse: “blends history, culture, and relaxation with its terracotta charm. Explore lively Capitole Square, stroll boutique-filled streets, and enjoy scenic Garonne River walks or boat cruises.”
The city is also described as “an aviation hub”, with tourists told not to miss the Airbus factory or the Cité de l’Espace museum.
For those who enjoy exploring the culinary offerings of other cities, nearby vineyards offer wine tastings, and you’re encouraged to “savour the local cassoulet.” TripAdvisor recommends tourists take part in local food and history tours on offer to get a deeper sense of the city.
The top rated attraction is the Basilique Saint-sernin Toulouse, a church and former abbey church of the Abbey of Saint-Sernin or St Saturnin. Previous visitors have described the church as a “work of art” and “the best of Toulouse”, and has the added bonus of being free to visit.
One review read: “Saint-Sernin Basilica is the most important Catholic religious building in Toulouse. It was erected in honor of Bishop Saint Saturnine who gave Saint Serenius. It dates from the late 11th century. Its architecture is Romanesque. It is one of the very beautiful churches I have been able to visit. It would be a shame to miss such a beautiful building.”
The Jardin Japonais Toulouse is also considered a must-visit. Located in the Compans-Caffarelli park, according to its website, “the Pierre Baudis Japanese garden surprises with its exoticism. A true invitation to meditation and rest, it is the synthesis of the existing gardens in Japan in Kyoto, built between the 14th and 16th centuries.”
A previous visitor said: “I absolutely recommend visiting this Japanese garden, located in the interior of the Compans-Caffarilli gardens. Entrance is free, the garden is very beautiful and cared for down to the smallest detail, inside it is possible to admire a splendid Japanese house, a beautiful red bridge, with a small pond full of carp, the atmosphere is beautiful, it almost seems like being in the Far East and not in France.”
So, if you’re looking to try somewhere new this Summer, Toulouse is perfect for a blend of good food, culture, science, and beautiful spots to relax in.