Toulouse Apartment Types

Toulouse – with its unique pink brick architecture, famous aerospace industry and plethora of fine restaurants and popular bars is one of France’s best loved cities attracting tourists, engineers and food lovers alike.

History

Toulouse started out as a Roman town in around 120-100 BC before becoming the capital of the Visigoth Empire in the 5th century. From the 9th to the 13th century Toulouse was home to one of the most impressive courts in Europe before the city saw a change in political direction in the 13th century before the creation of the Parlement by Charles VII in the 15th century. In 1229 the Treaty of Paris saw the introduction of the University of Toulouse. The French Revolution had a great impact on the city changing its role and political and social structure with the end of Capitouls’ reign and the introduction of Joseph de Rigaud as Toulouse’s first mayor. The creation of the internationally renowned aeronautics firm, Aerospatiale in 1920 saw the start of flourishing industries, namely aviation and space exploration, in the city. Toulouse is today one of the largest cities in France, home to the second biggest university in the country and the aeronautic capital of Europe.

Getting In & Getting Around

Blagnac Airport serves regular domestic and international flights from a range of destinations including Paris, London and Munich. The airport is a 20 minute journey by shuttle bus from the city centre. Toulouse is also a major rail hub with TGV and normal rail connections from a range of domestic destinations. Paris is approximately five hours away by TGV, Bordeaux two and a half hours and Marseille four hours. The city itself boasts a comprehensive transport network of metro and bus services.

Culture, Sights & Attractions

Toulouse has plenty to offer its visitors from beautiful architecture to fascinating museums. The Place du Capitole is a great place to start. Here you will find the iconic palatial town hall and theatre which are both definite must-sees on any trip to the city.  From there you can explore some more of Toulouse’s magical architecture including the distinctive pink architecture, the imposing Les Jacobins monastery church, the 11th century Basilique Saint Sernin church and the impressive Pont-Neuf bridge. The city boasts a number of museums and galleries including Les Abattoirs, Georges Labit Museum and the former church Les Augustins. Toulouse is a pretty city with an abundance of scenery and green spaces to admire - stroll along the beautiful Canal du Midi or enjoy a picnic in City park.  The Cité de l’Espace (City of Space) gives visitors an insight into the home of Europe’s aerospace industry and is one of Toulouse’s top attractions.

Eating Out

Like the rest of France, Toulouse will not disappoint you with the fine fare it has on offer. From family restaurants and traditional eateries to quaint bistros and establishments serving Italian, Spanish, Japanese and even Australian cuisine – there is no shortage of options in Toulouse with something to suit every taste and budget.

Outside The City

If you have some spare time then why not venture out of Toulouse and explore some of the nearby towns and villages. Albi is a pretty red brick town located some 76 km (47 miles) from Toulouse. Here you will find the beautiful Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d’Albi (Albi Cathedral) and the world famous Musée Toulouse-Lautrec (Toulouse Lautrec Museum) as well as the largest annual carnival in south west France. The walled city of Carcassonne is also close by, just 70 km (43.5 miles) from the city. Famous for its old bridge crossing the river Aude, the Bastide St Louis and Canal du Midi this UNESCO World Heritage Site, medieval city is well worth a visit.

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