About
Saint-Georges Square is a tree-lined square in the centre of Toulouse, in the Occitania region of southern France. It is a calm place to pause during a day of walking the city's streets.
What to expect
The square is framed by elegant 18th-century buildings, and its sidewalk cafés make it a natural spot to sit down with a drink and watch the surroundings. The atmosphere is peaceful, so it suits a slower part of a visit rather than a rushed stop.
The architecture around the square shows the typical pink brick that gives Toulouse its nickname, La Ville Rose, "the Pink City." Looking up at the façades is one of the simplest pleasures here.
Why visit
- A shaded, quiet space in the middle of the city
- Eighteenth-century buildings in the local pink brick
- Cafés on the square, ideal for a relaxed break
Because the square sits in central Toulouse, it is easy to combine with other walks through the old quarters and along the streets nearby. It works well as a resting point between sights, or as a place to simply take in the city at an unhurried pace.