Toulouse travel guide

Toulouse, in the heart of southwest France, combines medieval architecture with bohemian music, delicious food and constant innovation. As the region’s largest city, Toulouse disguises both its size and cutting-edge aerospace industry with leafy green canals, tiny cobbled streets and some excellent cuisine.

Fuelled by the energy of its student population, Toulouse’s calendar bursts with outdoor concerts, arts festivals and food markets. It’s the home of one of France’s finest rugby teams, several Michelin-starred restaurants and more than one UNESCO World Heritage site. Its centuries of rich history are, quite literally, visible in its pink-brick walls – which is why the city is also called La Ville Rose (the pink city).

Above all, Toulouse is a place where people know how to enjoy life. The Tour de France may zoom through and the adrenaline of the slopes is only a drive away, yet residents still know how to take it easy. Top priorities include dining together with plenty of cheese, bread and wine.