Toulouse Travel Guide

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Capitole square and building. in Toulouse Interior of Cathedrale St Etienne.

In Toulouse, it all starts with the Capitol, the very heart of the city. Wandering through the surrounding areas, however, stretching north, east, south, and west to the city boundaries, reveals the life behind that pulse. Through this sort of exploration, the city gradually unveils its many faces, its treasures and contrasts: reminders of the past … Read Toulouse introduction

This is a great city, with a lot of people walking in the center place called "la place rose" every warm evenings. You need to go there !

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Introduction

Located between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coast, Toulouse is a city of students, a centre of cutting-edge European technology, and the capital of the good life; its taste for celebrations and fine food is attracting a growing number of new inhabitants.

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Not to miss

Clément Ader factory Aerospace company Airbus runs tours of its huge Clément Ader factory. You can see its Airbus assembly line and the newer JJ Lagardère factory, where the earliest models of the A380, the world's largest airliner, are assembled. Reservations are essential, …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 800000 Area : 118km² Longitude / Latitude : 1.43799996376 / 43.5999984741 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport is 8km (5mi) northwest of the city centre. There are over 30 flights daily to/from Paris (mainly Orly). There are also daily or almost-daily flights to/from many other cities in France and Europe. There is a shuttle bus to the …

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History

Recent History In recent years Toulouse has continued to lead the way in European high-technology manufacture. Infrastructure development is ongoing, with a second metro line under construction. Industry-wise, the city is also notable for hosting the assembly plant for the giant Airbus …

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Weather

Near both the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, Toulouse enjoys a mild and sunny climate. Spring is an especially pleasant season. The temperature can top 30°C (85°F) in the summer, when the heat can become oppressive. Autumn is often rainy. It snows infrequently in winter, the …

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