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PLACE WILSON
Begin your exploration at this
popular hotspot, named after
US president Thomas Woodrow
Wilson and generally considered
to be the entrance to downtown
Toulouse. A circular park surrounded
by sweeping arcs of attractive old
buildings, it is one of the liveliest
places in the city, with plenty of
shops, restaurants and a cinema- university studentsfrequent the
fountains, sit in the shade of the
trees or drink coffee at alfresco cafés.
Near one entrance to the square is
an eye-catching carousel.
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PLACE SAINT-
GEORGES
Exit Place Wilson and walk
south down Rue Saint-Antoine du
T, and soon you’ll find yourself in
Place Saint-Georges. This charming
square has a dark history, as it was
the site of public executions in the
1500s. An extensive refurbishment
effort during the 1970s transformed
it into a major tourist attraction,
with many cafés and restaurants
setting up shop in the vicinity.Clement Huangexplores the southern French city’s many charms
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Restaurant Emile, located at 13
Place Saint-Georges, is highly
recommended. Once a hotel during
the 1940s, it is now famous for
its modern take on classic French
cuisine. Open daily 12-2pm and
7.30-9.45pm; tel +33 05 6121 0556;
restaurant-emile.com3
CAPITOLE DE
TOULOUSE
A ten-minute walk
northwest along Rue de la Pomme
brings you to Capitole de Toulouse,
a vast, picturesque square that
is home to the city hall, as well
as the Théâtre du Capitole opera
house. The theatre building draws
the eye with its eight columns of
pink marble, the beautiful Henry
IV courtyard, and its“Salle des
Illustres”interior artwork – inspired
by the Farnese Gallery in Rome.
The Théâtre du Capitole showcases
several performances throughout
the year. Entrance to the building
is free and guided group tours are
also provided. Open daily 8.30am-
4.45pm; tel +33 05 6122 3412;
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