Toulouse Travel Guide
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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
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Bazacle (Le)
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Built on a natural ford, the Bazacle has blocked the passage of the River Garonne since the 12th century. The 21 lords who were the old equivalent of customs officers received payments in the form of flour for allowing people to cross. In …
Novotel Toulouse Centre
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This hotel is spread over 10 leafy hectares, close to the Japanese garden and opposite the Palais des Congrès. Its architecture is typical of the …
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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.
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, …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 800000 Area : 118km² Longitude / Latitude : 1.43799996376 / 43.5999984741 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
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 …
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 …
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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