Midi-Pyrenees
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Midi-Pyrenees (French, Midi-Pyrénées; [1]) is a large inland region of south-west France.
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- 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
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The main international airport for the region is at Toulouse.
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For the fastest access by train, take the TGV from Paris to Toulouse
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678 km to Toulouse from Paris, via the A20 and the A62 motorways
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- 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
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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 [2] 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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