Victor Hugo District

Toulouse

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Victor Hugo District
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Try the oysters and prawns on sale at the stalls of this historic market and relax by the fountain in the scenic park of this lively commercial region.

The Victor Hugo District, in the center of Toulouse, is known for its namesake market. The area has a rich history and an intriguing relationship with French food. Learn about glorious French cuisine and culinary traditions in one of the largest food markets in the city.

Browse the range of stalls serving succulent seafood and regional specialties, such as foie gras. Visit the various delis and patisseries with typical French fruit tarts, macarons and other sweet delicacies. Dried meats from Spain and fresh fish from the coast adorn the many stalls. Chat with the vendors about their wine collections and try free samples.

Enjoy lunch at a small restaurant in this market or purchase some of the wonderful breads and cheeses to include in a picnic next to the nearby Garonne River. Sip white wine with your prawns and oysters.

In the Victor Hugo District surrounding the market are many boutiques, bakeries and bistros. See a film at the UGC Toulouse movie theater and watch people go by as you enjoy drinks at a café. Stroll through the green surroundings of the Jardin Pierre Goudouli and admire the Wilson Fountain.

The district takes its name from the preeminent 19th-century French writer Victor Hugo, famous for classic novels including Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. It was named after the author in 1885, the year of his death.

Note that the market opens Tuesday through Sunday from early morning until afternoon. It is free to enter. Arrive early to miss the lines and crowds that tend to gather as the day progresses.

The Victor Hugo District is in the heart of the city center of Toulouse. It stretches north for a few blocks from the Place Wilson, which is adjacent to the Jean-Jaurès and Capitole metro stations. If you are driving, leave your car in the large parking lot at the southern end of the market.

Consider visiting nearby sights, such as the Place du Capitole, the Museum of Old Toulouse and the Museum of the Augustins.


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Top hotels in Victor Hugo District

Ours Blanc - Place Victor Hugo
Ours Blanc - Place Victor Hugo
2 out of 5
25 Place Victor Hugo, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Cité de l'Espace are ...
7.4/10 Good! (500 reviews)
"The property is dilapidated but the staff are very friendly and willing to help. The location is a winner!"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

Ours Blanc - Place Victor Hugo
Hotel De France
Hotel De France
3 out of 5
5 rue d'Austerlitz, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is P4,975 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P4,975
P5,776 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Cité ...
8/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
"La chica de recepció muy amable! El hotel esta muy bien calidad-precio! La cama es cómoda. Está en pleno centro. Restaurantes en la misma calle. Repetiría."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hotel De France
Hôtel Ours Blanc Centre
Hôtel Ours Blanc Centre
3 out of 5
14 Place Victor Hugo, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is P3,583 per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
P3,583
P4,245 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Cité de l'Espace are ...
7.2/10 Good! (314 reviews)
"Leopoldine was very helpful and kind."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2024

Hôtel Ours Blanc Centre
Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson
Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson
4 out of 5
15 Place Du President Thomas Wilson, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is P6,909 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P6,909
P8,076 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Cité ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (972 reviews)
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"Lovely hotel space. NO PARKING NEARBY! Arrived late afyer flight delay. Given random tiny paper map with no conclusive directions to a car park and no instructions avout it. We got lost going around and around for 30 -40 ninutes and wnded up back at the hotle to ask advice. By then it was midnight. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

Novotel Toulouse Centre Wilson
The Social Hub Toulouse
The Social Hub Toulouse
4 out of 5
1 Rue de Sébastopol, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (272 reviews)
"Safe, clean, and comfortable room; super friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

The Social Hub Toulouse
Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
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The price is P4,582 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P4,582
P5,346 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
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9/10 Wonderful! (355 reviews)
Toulouse Hotel
"This was the friendiest, most helpful, most restful, most stress-free stay I've had anywhere."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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Museum of the Augustins featuring heritage architecture, a city and night scenes

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Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Saint-Georges. Make a stop by Place Wilson or Saint George Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jean-Jaurès Metro Station to get around town.

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Capitole

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