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Toulouse

Toulouse is a city in southwestern France, the regional capital of Occitanie and the prefecture of the Haute-Garonne department. Situated on the banks of the Garonne river near its junction with the Canal du Midi, it is often called La Ville Rose for the pinkish hue of its brick-built architecture.

Historically, Toulouse developed from a Roman-era settlement into a major medieval center associated with the County

Economically, Toulouse is one of Europe’s leading hubs for aerospace and aviation. Airbus maintains large production

Culturally, Toulouse combines a strong Occitan heritage with a modern research and technology profile. Landmarks include

Transport and demographics: The city proper is home to roughly half a million residents, with a metropolitan

of
Tolosa
and
later
the
Crown
of
France.
Its
historic
core
comprises
the
Capitole,
the
Basilica
of
Saint-Sernin,
and
the
Convent
of
the
Jacobins.
The
University
of
Toulouse,
founded
in
1229,
has
been
a
long-standing
center
of
learning
and
today
forms
part
of
a
larger
university
system.
and
engineering
facilities
in
the
city,
complemented
by
a
network
of
suppliers,
research
institutes,
and
high-tech
firms.
The
city
also
hosts
universities
and
engineering
schools,
hospitals,
and
research
centers
such
as
CNRS.
the
Capitole,
Saint-Sernin,
the
Jacobins
Monastery,
and
the
Pont
Neuf.
The
Cité
de
l’Espace
and
a
vibrant
gastronomy
scene
contribute
to
its
profile.
area
around
1.2–1.3
million.
Toulouse
is
served
by
Toulouse-Blagnac
Airport
and
a
tram
and
metro
network,
with
high-speed
rail
connections
to
Paris
and
other
major
cities.