Visit Toulouse Toulouse is one of the most stylish cities of Southern
France. Situated between the Mediterranean (150 km away) and the Atlantic
(250 km), and just 110 km from the ski resorts of the Pyrenees and 730 km
from Paris, Toulouse is the chief city of the huge Midi-Pyrénées Region and
the fourth largest city in France. With over 700,000 inhabitants and
growing, Greater Toulouse is among the leading great metropolises of
Southern Europe.
Toulouse is the centre of the European aerospace industry, with the
headquarters of Airbus, Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite
system, and CNES's Toulouse Space Center (CST), the largest space center in
Europe. Thales Alenia Space, Europe's largest satellite manufacturer, and
EADS Astrium Satellites, EADS's satellite system subsidiary, also have a
significant presence in Toulouse. It worldwide known university is one of
the oldest in Europe (founded in 1229) and, with more than 120,000 students,
is the second largest university campus of France after Paris.
Travel - News
Villa Duflot 28/04/2008
The Villa Duflot welcomes you to its special atmosphere, both warm and relaxed. Just a stone's throw from the shops with a beautiful country backdrop and close to the sandy Mediterranean ... Properties in the South of France 13/01/2008
From Scandinavian sun seekers, to British retirees and North American investors - not to mention a roster of movie stars, singers and Formula One drivers - everyone is attracted to the south of ... Highgrove Fine Foods launches two traditional French dishes 03/01/2008
Wiltshire based Highgrove Food Distribution adds to its Fine Food range two new authentic French dishes from La Belle Chaurienne - Cassoulet and Coq au Vin.
The La Belle Chaurienne range is ... Marriott to open Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Toulouse 24/10/2007
Marriott International is to open an 187-room, Courtyard by Marriott hotel opposite the Aeronautic Park, approximately one kilometer from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport in 2009 in France. ... Airbus A380 to be delivered to Singapore Airlines 15/10/2007
Airbus will today handover the first Airbus A380 to launch customer Singapore Airlines. The dedicated delivery ceremony will take place from 10.00 to 11.30 am CET (Central European Time). The ...
Appart'city Toulouse Hippodrome
This recently opened residence offers a range of accommodation from fully equipped one and 3 bedroom apartments to studios.
Ideally located near the heart of the city, the residence is situated in front of the Hippodrome, next to Arênes underground station. It is just 15 minutes from Blagnac Airport and the Airbus area.
With an outdoor swimming-pool and 2 private car parking places, Appartcity is ideal for groups or couples travelling on leisure or business.
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Head for rue d'Alsace-Lorraine,
which is rich in clothing and housewares. At the well-stocked shopping mall,
the Centre Commercial St-Georges, rue du Rempart St-Etienne, you can fill
your suitcases with all kinds of glittery loot. For upscale boutiques, head
to rue Croix-Baragnon, rue des Arts, and rue St-Antoine du T. The pearly
gates of antiques heaven are on rue Fermat. More down-market antiques spread
out each Sunday from 8am to noon during the weekly flea market adjacent to
the Basilique St-Sernin. In addition to that, in the same spot, a brocante
(knickknack) sale takes place on the first weekend (Fri-Sun) of each month
from 8am to 1pm.
Violets grow in abundance in meadows on the outskirts of Toulouse. Two
shops that sell everything imaginable connected with violets include
Violettes & Pastels, 10 rue St-Pantaléon (tel. 05-61-22-14-22), and Péniche
Maison de la Violette, Canal du Midi, just in front of the rail station
(tel. 05-61-90-01-30). Inventories include violet-scented perfume, and
clothing -- especially scarves -- patterned with the dainty purple flower.
Eating and Drinking Toulouse
Les Jardins
de l'Opéra - 1 PLACE DU CAPITOLE
The elegant dining rooms under a glass roof and separated by a fountain
dedicated to Neptune. Unusually, the menu offers dishes in "trilogy": three
dishes on the same plate. Brasserie de l'Opéra - 1 place du Capitole
Chic 1930s style brasserie where you meet everyone in Toulouse, along with
stars who leave their photo to mark a visit. Typical, seasonally influenced
brasserie cuisine. La Corde - 4 RUE CHALANDE
This impressive 15C tower, all that remains of a mansion that used to belong
to prominent families of Toulouse, is home to the city's oldest restaurant
(1881). Updated regional dishes. Brasserie Flo "Les Beaux Arts" - 1 quai de la Daurade
This brasserie at the Garonne's edge was once frequented by Ingres, Matisse
and Bourdelle, and is appreciated by the locals. Retro decor. Highly varied
menu.
The climate in Toulouse is temperate: like the climate throughout Southern France, it is very pleasant. Winters are mild, summers are long and hot, the autumns are sunny.
